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Amazon and Google sued again over bootleg recordings
Amazon and Google sued again over bootleg recordings24 January 2020

Former Grammy Awards boss Neil Portnow and others respond to allegations made by Deborah Dugan
Former Grammy Awards boss Neil Portnow and others respond to allegations made by Deborah Dugan23 January 2020

George Clinton accused of suing his former producer to promote a book
George Clinton accused of suing his former producer to promote a book23 January 2020

FCC questions the majors about their anti-payola policies
FCC questions the majors about their anti-payola policies23 January 2020

Ousted Recording Academy CEO goes nuclear in legal filing alleging sexual harassment, rape claims, corruption, misogyny and vote fixing
Ousted Recording Academy CEO goes nuclear in legal filing alleging sexual harassment, rape claims, corruption, misogyny and vote fixing22 January 2020

Culture Minister outlines plans for new government music strategy
Culture Minister outlines plans for new government music strategy22 January 2020

Aerosmith drummer sues his bandmates ahead of Grammy Weekend appearances
Aerosmith drummer sues his bandmates ahead of Grammy Weekend appearances22 January 2020

Prince wrongful death lawsuit dismissed, but estate wrangling continues
Prince wrongful death lawsuit dismissed, but estate wrangling continues21 January 2020

Judge trims down sample lawsuit over Kanye West's Ultralight Beam
Judge trims down sample lawsuit over Kanye West's Ultralight Beam20 January 2020

Ariana Grande latest artist sued for alleged song-theft
Ariana Grande latest artist sued for alleged song-theft17 January 2020

REM hit out at Donald Trump using their music (again)
REM hit out at Donald Trump using their music (again)17 January 2020

US broadcasters hit back at government intervention in Global Music Rights case
US broadcasters hit back at government intervention in Global Music Rights case16 January 2020

Kanye West and EMI confirm settlement deal close
Kanye West and EMI confirm settlement deal close16 January 2020

UK Music says IP and other music matters should be brought together in government department rejig
UK Music says IP and other music matters should be brought together in government department rejig15 January 2020

US government sets out six times it believes Live Nation breached its consent decree
US government sets out six times it believes Live Nation breached its consent decree13 January 2020

R Kelly girlfriend Azriel Clary reunites with family, says she has been a victim of abuse
R Kelly girlfriend Azriel Clary reunites with family, says she has been a victim of abuse13 January 2020

New allegations made against R Kelly as his girlfriends fight on camera
New allegations made against R Kelly as his girlfriends fight on camera10 January 2020

Two US agents arrested over bogus Justin Timberlake and Bruno Mars bookings
Two US agents arrested over bogus Justin Timberlake and Bruno Mars bookings10 January 2020

Baseball player Bieber hits snag in his Not Justin trademark application
Baseball player Bieber hits snag in his Not Justin trademark application9 January 2020

Sofar Sounds agrees $460,000 settlement with New York authorities over its use of volunteer staff
Sofar Sounds agrees $460,000 settlement with New York authorities over its use of volunteer staff8 January 2020

UK music industry sets out priorities as 'Boris' Johnson starts
UK music industry sets out priorities as 'Boris' Johnson starts "getting Brexit done"8 January 2020

US court rules fair use didn't apply to unofficial Prince videos on YouTube
US court rules fair use didn't apply to unofficial Prince videos on YouTube8 January 2020

One Liners: BTS, Mura Masa, Ash, more
One Liners: BTS, Mura Masa, Ash, more8 January 2020

First Access responds to lawsuit over the death of Lil Peep
First Access responds to lawsuit over the death of Lil Peep7 January 2020

Californian courts revive Michael Jackson abuse lawsuits following change to law
Californian courts revive Michael Jackson abuse lawsuits following change to law7 January 2020

Rod Stewart charged with battery after children's party fight
Rod Stewart charged with battery after children's party fight7 January 2020

Miley Cyrus settles lyric-theft battle with dancehall artist Flourgon
Miley Cyrus settles lyric-theft battle with dancehall artist Flourgon7 January 2020

EMI re-opens its Kanye West litigation after failing to agree a settlement
EMI re-opens its Kanye West litigation after failing to agree a settlement27 December 2019

Spinnin Records founder welcomes ruling in Martin Garrix dispute, though management say he's the winner
Spinnin Records founder welcomes ruling in Martin Garrix dispute, though management say he's the winner27 December 2019

Unison welcomes latest Spanish court ruling against SGAE
Unison welcomes latest Spanish court ruling against SGAE24 December 2019

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