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Diss Tracks and Defamation: Should the Law Keep Up with Rap Beefs?

  • BlogFirst AmendmentMusic Law
  • ByDaniella Auerbach
  • OnFebruary 28, 2025
    The legal battle between Drake and Kendrick Lamar over Not Like Us has escalated beyond a simple rap feud, igniting broader discussions about the boundaries of artistic expression, defamation, and corporate responsibility.[1] Drake has already sued Universal Music Group (UMG) over the song, claiming it contains false…

Judge Presses Pause on Trump’s Campaign Playlist

  • BlogCopyrightMusic Law
  • ByDavid Seen
  • OnOctober 27, 2024
  In August, Isaac Hayes Enterprises LLC, joined the steady stream of musicians suing Donald Trump for unauthorized use of their music, and filed suit against Trump for copyright infringement related to his use of the song “Hold On (I’m…

The Rise of AI in Music: Legal Challenges and Copyright Concerns

  • Artificial IntelligenceBlogCopyrightMusic Law
  • ByTyler Caffrey
  • OnOctober 11, 2024
In recent years, artificial intelligence (AI) has revolutionized various sectors, including the music industry. Companies like Suno and Udio, prominent players in the AI music generation market, have introduced innovative tools that allow users to create music from simple text…

Study, Chill, Stream Lofi, and Repeat: From a Passion Project to a Recent Target of Large Corporate Music Publishers

  • BlogCopyrightMusic Law
  • ByLauren Woods
  • OnMarch 19, 2024
Ask yourself: what does the perfect workspace look and feel like? The answer varies from person to person. Some people prefer to work in crowded cafes, while others need complete silence. The concern became even more relevant during the height…

Tik Tok and Universal Music Group’s Licensing Battle

  • Artificial IntelligenceBlogCopyrightMusic Law
  • BySara Casey
  • OnMarch 14, 2024
  A month-long standoff between Universal Music Group (“UMG”) and TikTok persists after combative licensing negotiations have continuously failed. This stalemate led to the removal of UMG’s music from the platform on February 1, 2024, silencing thousands of videos featuring…

DJs, IP, and NFTs, Oh My!: A Closer Look at the Changing Music Industry Landscape of Today

  • BlogMusic LawNFTs
  • BySara Casey
  • OnNovember 14, 2023
  In generating over eleven million dollars and a lawsuit, the legal implications of American DJ, 3LAU’s, record-setting Non-Fungible Token (NFT) auction in 2021 have yet to be fully understood by the music industry. DJ 3LAU, or Justin Blau, is…

Cardozo AELJ Author Interview Series: Matthew Goldman, Class of 2022

  • BlogCardozo AELJ Author Interview SeriesMusic Law
  • ByOnline Editor
  • OnNovember 7, 2023
The Cardozo AELJ Author Interview Series seeks to give our readers further insight into the Articles and Notes published in the Cardozo Arts & Entertainment Law Journal. In this interview, Matthew Goldman discusses his Note, Fragmented Music Copyright Protection: A…

Oh Hot Damn, This is How Flo Rida May Change Copyright Damages

  • BlogCopyrightMusic Law
  • ByCameron Brody
  • OnOctober 31, 2023
  In the Spring of 2008, Tramar Lacel Dillard and William James Adams Jr. were exceptionally confident in the success of their latest musical venture. Atop the single “In the Ayer,” they proclaimed, “Oh hot damn, this is my jam.…

Ticketmaster and Live Nation Know Antitrust Laws All Too Well

  • AntitrustBlogMusic Law
  • ByOlivia Nacionales
  • OnMarch 1, 2023
Almost anyone who has been to a concert, sports match, or any type of live event in recent years has likely had to deal with Ticketmaster, which commands a large majority of the ticketing industry. In November 2022, Ticketmaster faced…

Ed Sheeran Copyright Victory Highlights Issues in the Music Industry

  • BlogCopyrightEntertainment LawFree SpeechMusic Law
  • ByShayna Grife
  • OnOctober 4, 2022
Ed Sheeran won a copyright infringement lawsuit filed against him for alleged copyright infringement in his popular song “Shape of You” in 2018. The Grammy-winning song, which also holds the title of the most streamed song on Spotify, was accused…

The Dua Lipa Copyright Controversy

  • Art Law & Cultural PropertyBlogCopyrightMusic Law
  • ByCaitlin Muraca
  • OnApril 12, 2022
Dua Lipa has come under fire after two separate copyright infringements claims were filed against her song “Levitating.” The popular song recently made history as the longest-charting Billboard Hot 100 hit ever among women artists, surpassing the 69-week run of…

Implications of the Copyright Lawsuits Against Dua Lipa

  • Art Law & Cultural PropertyBlogCopyrightMusic Law
  • ByScott Semaya
  • OnApril 12, 2022
If you were not aware of Dua Lipa due to her pop hits over the past few years, you may have heard her name in the news for other reasons. Recently, Dua Lipa has been sued for copyright infringement for…
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