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TikTok says Donald Trump's big ban ignores legal process
TikTok says Donald Trump's big ban ignores legal process10 August 2020

Appeals court orders Copyright Royalty Board to reconsider some of its decision on streaming rates
Appeals court orders Copyright Royalty Board to reconsider some of its decision on streaming rates10 August 2020

Missy Elliott sues producer over early-1990s recordings
Missy Elliott sues producer over early-1990s recordings10 August 2020

Setlist: What Donald Trump's TikTok ban means for the music industry
Setlist: What Donald Trump's TikTok ban means for the music industry10 August 2020

Donald Trump begins the process that could effectively ban TikTok in the US
Donald Trump begins the process that could effectively ban TikTok in the US7 August 2020

Canadian domain registry urges the country's courts to reject web-blocking
Canadian domain registry urges the country's courts to reject web-blocking7 August 2020

Migos' Takeoff accused of rape
Migos' Takeoff accused of rape6 August 2020

musicFirst hits out at NAB as majority of US representatives oppose radio royalty for artists and labels
musicFirst hits out at NAB as majority of US representatives oppose radio royalty for artists and labels6 August 2020

Neil Young sues Donald Trump
Neil Young sues Donald Trump5 August 2020

Invitation for Killers tour crew to take part in sexual assault was an
Invitation for Killers tour crew to take part in sexual assault was an "unacceptable" joke, investigation finds4 August 2020

Roundhill sues TuneCore over unpaid mechanicals on tracks it distributes
Roundhill sues TuneCore over unpaid mechanicals on tracks it distributes4 August 2020

Hello Kitty hired to spread awareness of new Japanese copyright laws
Hello Kitty hired to spread awareness of new Japanese copyright laws3 August 2020

Russian stream-ripping sites plan to take jurisdiction debate to US Supreme Court
Russian stream-ripping sites plan to take jurisdiction debate to US Supreme Court31 July 2020

Triller sues TikTok for patent infringement
Triller sues TikTok for patent infringement31 July 2020

Solo 45 given 29 year sentence following rape conviction
Solo 45 given 29 year sentence following rape conviction31 July 2020

Killers to conduct
Killers to conduct "thorough investigation" following abuse claims against former tour crew30 July 2020

BMI and ASCAP say
BMI and ASCAP say "reform our regulation!", while the radio industry moans about fractional licensing again29 July 2020

Another ISP accuses the record industry of submitting dodgy takedown notices
Another ISP accuses the record industry of submitting dodgy takedown notices28 July 2020

Yellowcard drop Juice Wrld song-theft lawsuit
Yellowcard drop Juice Wrld song-theft lawsuit28 July 2020

Neil Young now thinking about suing Donald Trump over his use of Rockin The Free World
Neil Young now thinking about suing Donald Trump over his use of Rockin The Free World28 July 2020

Setlist: Taylor Swift's secret folklore and shaken off lawsuits
Setlist: Taylor Swift's secret folklore and shaken off lawsuits27 July 2020

Court dismisses plagiarism claims made against The Weeknd
Court dismisses plagiarism claims made against The Weeknd24 July 2020

Music industry welcomes COVID impact report from culture select committee
Music industry welcomes COVID impact report from culture select committee23 July 2020

Californian court dismisses one of the Shake It Off plagiarism lawsuits, again
Californian court dismisses one of the Shake It Off plagiarism lawsuits, again23 July 2020

Anti-piracy campaigners propose 'know-your-customer' approach to stopping pirates
Anti-piracy campaigners propose 'know-your-customer' approach to stopping pirates21 July 2020

Competition regulator reveals Viagogo offered to sell StubHub's European assets
Competition regulator reveals Viagogo offered to sell StubHub's European assets21 July 2020

Kanye West avoiding deposition over Ultralight Beam copyright case, plaintiffs say
Kanye West avoiding deposition over Ultralight Beam copyright case, plaintiffs say21 July 2020

Cancelled Virgin Fest LA sues over fees for Ellie Goulding, Lizzo and Kali Uchis performances that didn't happen
Cancelled Virgin Fest LA sues over fees for Ellie Goulding, Lizzo and Kali Uchis performances that didn't happen20 July 2020

UK courts confirm they have jurisdiction of PRS's dispute with Qatar Airways
UK courts confirm they have jurisdiction of PRS's dispute with Qatar Airways20 July 2020

Former Michael Jackson manager wins court case over unpaid legal settlement
Former Michael Jackson manager wins court case over unpaid legal settlement20 July 2020

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