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Afroman Defamation Lawsuit: Key Takeaways for Independent Artists
March 20, 2026
The March 18th jury verdict in the matter of Shawn D. Cooley et al. v. Joseph Edgar Foreman a/k/a Afroman, et al. offers a timely case study for artists who...
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AI Marketing Claims Come Under FTC Scrutiny
March 9, 2026
AI Marketing Statements Are Being Picked Apart by the FTC If you sell or integrate AI in your products, the text on your website and in your marketing could quickly...
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What Did Britney Spears Actually Sell to Primary Wave?
February 24, 2026
Reports that Britney Spears has sold the rights to her entire music catalog to Primary Wave have generated enormous attention—but surprisingly little clarity. For artists, rights holders, and investors, the...
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A Music Lawyer’s Top Five Albums of 2025
December 30, 2025
As 2025 comes to an end, music law has become much more than contracts and copyrights—it’s about understanding the art behind the business. For any music attorney, staying connected to...
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Top Five Music Law Moments of 2025
December 22, 2025
2025 will be remembered as the year music law joined the conversation with the realities of streaming, AI, and superstar leverage. From Supreme Court arguments to headline-grabbing catalog deals, the...
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Drake Defamation Lawsuit Explained: Why Sue the Label vs. the Artist
October 10, 2025
Even with the dismissal of Drake’s defamation suit against Universal Music Group (UMG), it still highlights the liability of a corporate entity for distributing potentially defamatory content. Drake’s approach of...
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Taylor Swift, George Michael, and Why Permission Matters in Music Law
October 3, 2025
Taylor Swift’s interpolation of George Michael’s “Father Figure” for her song of the same title on her new album, The Life of a Showgirl, is a lesson in creativity...
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Chiefs vs. Chargers NFL Game Makes History: First Free Football Live Stream on YouTube & What It Means for Streaming and Distribution
September 5, 2025
The streaming of the Kansas City Chiefs vs. Los Angeles Chargers NFL game on YouTube marks a major shift in how professional football is delivered to fans, representing the NFL’s...
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