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U.S. Copyright Office Open Music Streaming Fraud Inquiry
October 26, 2026
The US Copyright Office published a notice of inquiry (NOI) in the October 7 Federal Register seeking information on streaming fraud affecting sound recording and musical-work royalties. It seeks commentary...
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FTC Settles With Greenway Auto Group Over Hidden Fees: What Businesses Need to Know About Price Transparency
October 26, 2026
• On October 8, 2026, the Federal Trade Commission announced a settlement with Greenway Auto Group. Under the deal, the Florida dealership group's price ads must prominently show the actual...
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UMG and Capitol Sue DistroKid Over AI-generated Music and Allegedly Unlicensed Recordings
October 8, 2026
On September 15, 2026, UMG Recordings, Capitol Records, and Capitol CMG filed a complaint in the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware against DistroKid, LLC, Kid Distro Holdings...
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Why Dancing with the Stars Often Uses Cover Songs Instead of Original Recordings
September 29, 2026
As Dancing with the Stars returns for its 35th season, viewers will once again see celebrity contestants perform elaborate routines to instantly recognizable songs. But attentive listeners may notice that...
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FTC Reaches Settlement Over Deceptive AI Marketing Claims
September 15, 2026
On August 27, 2026, the FTC announced it finalized a settlement with Cox Media Group, MindSift, and 1010 Digital Works totaling $930,000 over alleged misrepresentations about an AI-powered “active listening”...
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Cookie Banner That Passes Privacy Review May Still Void Your Arbitration Clause
September 3, 2026
Cookie banners are no longer only a privacy-compliance tool. Recent Ninth Circuit and district court decisions in 2025 and 2026 have made clear that cookie banners can play a meaningful...
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FTC's Personalized Pricing Announcement Signals Enforcement Crackdown Is Coming
August 27, 2026
On August 19, 2026, the Federal Trade Commission announced it is seeking public comment on a draft enforcement policy statement addressing personalized pricing positioning the move as “the latest in...
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Netflix “KPop Demon Hunters” Trademark Lawsuit Highlights Brand Protection Risks
August 21, 2026
Netflix and concert promoter AEG Presents have been sued in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California by Hyde Lane Inc., doing business as the Christian metal...
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