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Music industry legal news coverage

Our round up of legal battles, courtroom drama, copyright disputes and everything else.
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Music industry legal news coverage
Beastie Boys sue Chili’s over social media video public
Beastie Boys • 2 min read

Beastie Boys sue Chili’s over social media video

US restaurant chain Chili’s has been sued by the Beastie Boys over a promotional video posted to social media that featured their track ‘Sabotage’ without permission. The rap group says Chili’s infringed the copyrights in their song and the band’s trademarks in its social media marketing…
Chris Cooke
Chris Cooke •
Hong Kong eyes AI boost with proposed copyright shake-up public
AI • 4 min read

Hong Kong eyes AI boost with proposed copyright shake-up

Hong Kong is considering introducing a new copyright exception that would allow AI companies to train their models with existing content without getting permission from copyright owners. The proposal is likely to be opposed by the music industry…
Chris Cooke
Chris Cooke •
Coldplay pays former manager seven figure sum to settle dispute public
Coldplay • 2 min read

Coldplay pays former manager seven figure sum to settle dispute

Coldplay have forked out millions to settle their dispute with ex-manager Dave Holmes, avoiding public scrutiny of their business affairs. The legal battle stemmed from conflicting claims over contract renewal and alleged mismanagement. The settlement avoids a potentially explosive court case…
Chris Cooke
Chris Cooke •
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