Hinder Sues Its Own Frontman

Members of the rock band Hinder have filed a trademark infringement lawsuit against their former frontman over the use of the band's trademark. 

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Co-Founders Case Against TuneCore To Move Forward, says Judge

A case brought by two co-founders of TuneCore against the indie digital music distributor has merit and will moved forward, a U.S. District Court ruled late last week. The plaintiffs. Continue reading

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Taylor Swift Wins Groping Trial, Issues Statement

After just four hours of deliberation, jurors ruled in favor of singer Taylor Swift in her counter-suit against a former radio DJ over alleged assault and battery. The six-woman, two-man jury. Continue reading

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$100 Million Class Action Lawsuit Filed Against Fyre Festival: “Closer To Hunger Games Than Coachella”

A major lawsuit was filed against the aborted Fyre Festival Sunday in U.S. District Court by attorney Mark Geragos, The suit, filed on behalf of plaintiff and concert goer Daniel. Continue reading

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Leon Hendrix’s Attorney Responds To Experience Hendrix Lawsuit

Following our coverage of the estates of Jimi and Al Hendrix filing a lawsuit against Andrew Pitsicalis, Leon Hendrix and other associated companies alleging copyright and trademark infringement, Thomas Osinski,. Continue reading

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Sirius XM Wins Flo & Eddie Pre-72 Royalties Case, musicFIRST Calls On Congress To Right The Wrong

UPDATE: The U.S. Second Circuit Court of Appeals has reversed a Federal District Court ruling. Today's decision means that there are no performance fees due on sound recordings created prior. Continue reading

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Bandcamp Joins Anti-Trump Immigration Fight, Will Donate 100% Of Friday’s Profit To ACLU

Indie music powerhouse Bandcamp is joining the growing protests against President Trump anti-Muslim immigration ban.  This Friday, Bandcamp will donate 100% of their share of all sales to the American Civil. Continue reading

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Led Zeppelin, Warner Music Group Issue Statements After “Stairway To Heaven” Court Victory

Earlier today an LA jury ruled that Led Zeppelin did not plagiarize the opening chords of the iconic hit "Stairway To Heaven."  This afternoon, Robert Plant and Jimmy Paige of. Continue reading

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Led Zeppelin Wins “Stairway To Heaven” Lawsuit

Led Zeppelin did not plagiarize the opening chords of the iconic hit "Stairway To Heaven," a Los Angeles jury ruled today. It's a case that could have cost $10's of. Continue reading

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THU. BRIEFING: Led Zep’s “Selective Memories” • 3D Audio • HBO Cancels ‘Vinyl’ • E1 + ole • More

THURSDAY 6.23.16 Music Business News From Around The Web Could Led Zeppelin's "Stairway To Heaven" trial be the tipping point that forces copyright reform? Updated continuously under our More News tab ​

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