Rude Music Inc., owned by Frankie Sullivan, is suing yet another politician for copyright infringement. The music company sued Republican presidential candidate Mike Huckabee for copyright infringement after he used the company’s song, “Eye of the Tiger,” at a rally in support of … [Read more...] about Thrill of the Fight: Huckabee Defends use of “Eye of the Tiger” at Kim Davis Rally
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ASCAP Shows Commitment to Greater Transparency
The American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers (ASCAP) is one of the two largest Performance Rights Organizations (PROs) in the country. Boasting a repertoire of over 10 million musical compositions from over half a million members, ASCAP can now also boast that it is … [Read more...] about ASCAP Shows Commitment to Greater Transparency
Taylor Swift “Shakes Off” Plagiarism Suit
Jesse Braham, an amateur musician, filed a copyright infringement suit in federal court in California against international pop star Taylor Swift. His complaint alleged that lyrics from Swift's chart-topping single "Shake It Off" were 92% plagiarized from a song he … [Read more...] about Taylor Swift “Shakes Off” Plagiarism Suit
Taylor Swift Takes A Bite Out Of Apple
After weeks of back and forth, there appears to be no more bad blood between Taylor Swift and Apple. According to Forbes, the rift between the pop artist and the tech conglomerate began shortly after Apple CEO Tim Cook announced Apple would offer its own streaming platform, … [Read more...] about Taylor Swift Takes A Bite Out Of Apple
A Blurred Line No Longer
According to Law360 and the Hollywood Reporter, on Tuesday, a jury found that Robin Thicke and Pharrell Williams violated Marvin Gaye's copyright it "Got to Give It Up" in their creation of the hit song, "Blurred Lines." After more than a year of litigation, and two and a half … [Read more...] about A Blurred Line No Longer