The Mechanical Licensing Collective (MLC) is actively seeking nominations from the songwriting community to fill crucial roles on their board, offering a unique opportunity to influence the future of music licensing…..
Cher is battling Mary Bono, the wife of her deceased musical partner Sonny, over lost royalties. Find out how a marital settlement agreement is at the heart of this high-stakes copyright clash…..
FACT: 20% of songs on Billboard 100 contain samples. But where do they come from and how can they be used legally? Andreas Ahlenius from Tracklib joins Michael Brandvold and Jay Gilbert on the Music Biz Weekly podcast to discuss…..
If you’re a new artist, you may not fully understand all the important terms the industry throws at you yet. If an “ISWC” is one of those terms, don’t worry! We’ll give you everything you need to know about it below…..
Uncover how copyright damages are calculated and what you need to know to protect your creative work. Keep reading to learn the critical factors that courts consider when awarding compensation for copyright infringement…..
Drake and Kendrick Lamar drop copyright restrictions on their re, fueling their rivalry with fan-made reaction videos. Is it all just a big marketing scheme? If so, it’s brilliant. ….
Leni Demancari of Ten13 Entertainment joins Michael Brandvold and Jay Gilbert on the Music Biz Weekly podcast to discuss the story of the Guess Who and one of the more bizarre and consequential music industry battles we’ve seen in a long time…..
Pro-Palestine Protesters at SXSW 2024 were met with copyright infringement and trademark claims from the festival until the Electronic Frontier Foundation stepped in. Here the EFF share their side of the drama…..
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