Music Publishing News Roundup 3.20.2015: “Blurred Lines,” Pandora vs. BMI, Kendrick Lamar

The "Blurred Lines" verdict,  Pandora vs. BMI trial and Kendrick Lamar breaking records round out this week's music publishing news.

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Pharrell Finally Fights Back: Blurred Line’s Verdict “Handicaps Any Creator”

In his first interview since his $7.2 million loss to the family of Marvin Gaye, "Blurred Lines" co-songwriter and performer Pharrell Williams warned that the ruling "handicaps any creator."

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Marvin Gaye Family Seeks To Block All Distribution Of Blurred Lines

The "Blurred Lines" court decision, which sent shockwaves through the songwriting community, is far from over. Empowered by a decision in their favor, the family of Marvin Gaye is just. Continue reading

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Will The $7.3 Million “Blurred Lines” Verdict Kill Songwriting?

Robin Thicke, Pharrel Williams, and T.I. lost their copyright infringement lawsuit to the tune of owing over $7 million to the Gaye estate. If the verdict stands, what does that. Continue reading

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POLL: What Do You Think Of The $7.4 Million “Blurred Lines” Verdict?

When does "influenced by" become infringement? That's the question that every songwriter, publisher and label boss is asking after a jury awarded the estate of Marvin Gaye $7.4 million their battle with Robin. Continue reading

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Blurred Lines Trial Offers Rare Glimpse At The Bottom Line

A verdict is the expected today in the "Blurred Lines" trial, which pits the Marvin Gaye family vs. Robin Thicke and Pharrell Williams and offered a glimpse of just how much money is generated. Continue reading

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AM NEWS BRIEF: Beyonce’ BitTorrent Battle, Moby On Spotify, Kayne’s Shoe War, Gaye vs Thicke & More

WEDNESDAY 11.27.2013 Music Business News & Views From Around The Web  CLICK HERE Updated Continuously @ Hypebot's More News Tab

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Music Publishing Weekly Roundup: Gaye vs. Thicke, #FMC13, APRA and More

The legal dispute between Marvin Gaye's estate and the writers and publishers with stakes in Robin Thicke's smash summer hit "Blurred Lines" has escalated in a major way. The Gaye. Continue reading

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Two Smash Songs Inspired By Past Hits Get Very Different Treatment From Copyright Holders

By Mike Masnick of Techdirt. There were two very interesting stories last week concerning hit songs allegedly "inspired" by hits from previous decades, but the stories are quite different. First. Continue reading

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