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Can Artists Perform Songs After Selling Their Catalog? Justin Bieber Coachella Explained
April 23, 2026
Speculation following Justin Bieber’s recent Coachella performance suggested that his emphasis on newer material was driven by his catalog sale and an alleged inability to perform his older hits in...
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VOGUE v. DOGUE, Jack Daniels and the Newest Edition of Parody Trademark Litigation
April 15, 2026
When does a parody cross the line into trademark infringement? In Condé Nast’s Vogue v. Dogue lawsuit, the publisher of VOGUE claims a dog‑themed fashion magazine called DOGUE goes too...
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Supreme Court’s Cox v. Sony Decision: Rethinking Online Piracy Rules for Internet Providers
March 26, 2026
The Supreme Court’s decision in Cox Communications, Inc. v. Sony Music Entertainment is widely viewed as a win for internet providers, but the separate opinion by Justices Sotomayor and Jackson...
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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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