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Jury Finds Kanye West Liable for Uncleared Sample in 2021 ‘Hurricane’ Performance

The ruling signals that using an uncleared master at a live showcase can still infringe copyright.

UK High Court Dismisses Hendrix Bandmates’ Estates’ Rights Case Over 1960s Albums

Black Sabbath Regain Ownership of 1969 'Earth' Demos After Settlement

Foogiano Released After Nearly Five Years in Federal Custody

Judge Largely Rejects Bid to Toss Victory Boyd’s ‘Telekinesis’ Suit Against Travis Scott, SZA and Future

Appeals Court Revives Authorship Case Against Seu Jorge, Orders Full Evidentiary Phase

Isaac Hayes Estate, Trump Settle Lawsuit Over Rally Use of 'Hold On, I'm Coming'

Delhi High Court Bars Ilaiyaraaja From Exploiting or Licensing Works Claimed by Saregama

Deyvis Orosco Accused of Unauthorized Use of Song as Rights Dispute Intensifies

Salt‑N‑Pepa Use Rock Hall Induction to Protest Streaming Takedown and Push Masters Case

Cam’ron Sues J. Cole, Seeks Co-Authorship and Royalties Over ‘Ready ’24’

Judge Dismisses Drake’s Defamation Suit Over Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Not Like Us’

A$AP Rocky Denounces Drake’s UMG Lawsuit, Calls Kendrick–Drake Feud ‘Healthy for Hip-Hop’

GloRilla Moves to Dismiss Lawsuit Over 'No BBL' Lyric as Unprotectable Phrase

Sting Sued by Former Police Bandmates in Royalties, Credit Dispute Linked to 'Every Breath You Take'

Court Denies Tory Lanez’s Habeas Petitions in Megan Thee Stallion Shooting Conviction

Supreme Court Declines Appeal in Ed Sheeran ‘Thinking Out Loud’ Copyright Case

Kendrick Lamar Makes History with Billboard Hot 100 and 200 Dominance

Judge Orders Martin Shkreli to Surrender All Copies of Rare Wu-Tang Clan Album

Kesha to Re-Record 'TiK ToK' With Altered Lyrics