On March 25, 2026, as the pink cherry blossoms drifted down from their trees in the nation’s capital, so too did an industry-changing judgment from the Supreme Court of the United States. The question: “Can an internet service provider be …
Did Darrin Henson’s exclusive rights to his choreography just go “Bye Bye Bye”?
In January 2000, the release of NSYNC’s hit song “Bye Bye Bye” and its music video became a defining moment in pop culture. Today, more than twenty-five years later, the choreography associated with the song is at the center of …
Can Songwriters Survive the Suno Tsunami?
It’s no secret that I’m a musician – in fact, a songwriter/producer. I’ve invested late nights bringing my ideas to life, as well as thousands in technology (and Berklee tuition). It was worthwhile because I knew I would, in return, …
A Riddim’s Riddle: From the Sound System to the Court System
The Caribbean is a melting pot of heritage. The region was inhabited by Indigenous Americans, followed by Europeans who brought enslaved people from China, India, and Africa to grow crops in the colonies for shipment back to their respective countries. …
They’ll give you Wrapped, We’ll give you Their Rap Sheet: An Overview of the Legal Issues Behind Spotify
As we head into the end of November, Spotify Wrapped 2025 is due to be released any day now. Discussed among friends and shared across social media, Wrapped is generally perceived by subscribers as a celebration of their own year …
Songwriting 2.0: Responding to AI-Assisted Musical Compositions
Songwriting is a revenue engine of the music industry. In 2023, Taylor Swift generated an estimated $75 million from streaming and radio airplay from her songwriting catalogue.[1] Music publishers have structured the songwriting subindustry by organizing songwriting sessions, grouping songwriters …
The Ellison Family Is Growing and so Are Their Required Legal Formalities with the Federal Government
Image used under license from Shutterstock.com. More money, more problems! In July 2024, David Ellison’s Skydance merged with Shari Redstone’s Paramount, and this now $28 billion merger has to deal with government compliance and regulation before its first day of …
An Amazon Breakup? The FTC Looks to Shrink the Growing Amazon Monopoly
Image used under license from Shutterstock.com. Throughout its lifetime, Amazon has become both massively popular and significantly controversial. On September 26, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) and 17 states filed a complaint against Amazon, alleging that the company uses …
Too Good to Be True: MoviePass Masterminds Indicted for Securities Fraud
By Alyssa R. Garcia Image used under license from Shutterstock.com. The SEC recently indicted the executives behind the unlimited movie theater ticket company, MoviePass, for securities fraud after they allegedly inflated stock prices to investors. Mitchell Lowe, former CEO of MoviePass, …