Policy & Legal

Copyright fights, new laws, and important court rulings.

Policy & Legal

Copyright fights, new laws, and important court rulings.

Policy & Legal

Jun 10, 2026

2 min read

Fix the Tix Launches Fan Action Center to Fight Ticket Resale Fraud

Comes as NIVA identifies 6,000 deceptive ticketing URLs and websites in the US

Fix the Tix Launches Fan Action Center to Fight Ticket Resale Fraud

Comes as NIVA identifies 6,000 deceptive ticketing URLs and websites in the US

Rod Yates

Policy & Legal

Jun 10, 2026

Policy & Legal

Jun 10, 2026

1 min read

Universal Music Confirms €1 Billion Bond Offering

The offering is expected to close on June 16, subject to customary conditions

Universal Music Confirms €1 Billion Bond Offering

The offering is expected to close on June 16, subject to customary conditions

Rod Yates

Policy & Legal

Jun 10, 2026

Policy & Legal

Jun 9, 2026

1 min read

UMG and Sony Move to Prevent Suno From Concealing Audio Files Used for AI Training

The two major labels filed a memorandum of law to reveal the total number of files Suno used to train its models

UMG and Sony Move to Prevent Suno From Concealing Audio Files Used for AI Training

The two major labels filed a memorandum of law to reveal the total number of files Suno used to train its models

Harry Levin

Policy & Legal

Jun 9, 2026

Policy & Legal

Jun 9, 2026

1 min read

CISAC Members Sign Declaration to Protect Human Creativity in AI Era

The landmark document was signed live on stage at the CISAC General Assembly

CISAC Members Sign Declaration to Protect Human Creativity in AI Era

The landmark document was signed live on stage at the CISAC General Assembly

Rod Yates

Policy & Legal

Jun 9, 2026

Policy & Legal

Jun 8, 2026

1 min read

Merlin and Jamen Capital Acquire Curve Royalty Systems from Universal

The deal follows UMG’s acquisition of Downtown Music in February

Merlin and Jamen Capital Acquire Curve Royalty Systems from Universal

The deal follows UMG’s acquisition of Downtown Music in February

Rod Yates

Policy & Legal

Jun 8, 2026

Policy & Legal

Jun 8, 2026

2 min read

Musicians’ Union Sues Major Labels Over Artists’ Share of Suno & Udio Settlements

Claims that WMG and UMG are refusing to compensate musicians

Musicians’ Union Sues Major Labels Over Artists’ Share of Suno & Udio Settlements

Claims that WMG and UMG are refusing to compensate musicians

Rod Yates

Policy & Legal

Jun 8, 2026

Policy & Legal

Jun 5, 2026

1 min read

Youssou N’Dour Named Vice-President of CISAC

The news comes as the global creators’ rights organization turns 100

Youssou N’Dour Named Vice-President of CISAC

The news comes as the global creators’ rights organization turns 100

Rod Yates

Policy & Legal

Jun 5, 2026

Policy & Legal

Jun 4, 2026

1 min read

“Telekinesis” Copyright Suit Against Travis Scott, SZA, and Future Dropped by Plaintiff

The case was dismissed with prejudice, meaning charges can not be refiled

“Telekinesis” Copyright Suit Against Travis Scott, SZA, and Future Dropped by Plaintiff

The case was dismissed with prejudice, meaning charges can not be refiled

Harry Levin

Policy & Legal

Jun 4, 2026

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