Here is some stuff I wrote in April 2024…

CMU News: EU TikTok ban “is not excluded” says European Commission President, as FCC Commissioner says US ban won’t be scuppered in the courts

CMU News: CEO of NewJeans label Ador refuses to convene board meeting as parent company HYBE tries to push her out

CMU News: Astroworld victims want first trial to be livestreamed

CMU News: Cox Communications sues its insurers over costs of its BMG copyright dispute

CMU News: R Kelly fails to overturn Chicago conviction

CMU News: Co-op Live’s opening week woes continue

CMU News: ByteDance would rather close TikTok in the US than sell the app, sources say

CMU News: Spotify says Apple “defying” European law as its updated app is knocked back

CMU News: Indie publishers hit out at Spotify’s bundling trick to lower songwriter payments

CMU News: Drake threatened with legal action over AI Tupac in Kendrick diss track

CMU News: Indie publishers criticise digital platforms that “do not pay fair value for the music” in Global Music View

CMU News: The clock is now TikTokking as US Senate votes through sell-or-be-banned law

CMU News: Megan Thee Stallion sued by former employee over allegations of hostile work environment

CMU News: Astroworld lawyers want access to more of Travis Scott’s text messages

CMU News: Amazon AI employee claims she was told to breach copyright rules because “everyone else is doing it”

CMU News: TikTok battling regulators and lawmakers in both EU and US

CMU News: Manchester’s new Co-op Live arena cancels launch shows as power issues delay opening

CMU News: Pink seeks to stop Pharrell from trademarking the brand P.INC

CMU News: Moving BBC radio to an ad-funded model would be a disaster, says Radiocentre

CMU News: Co-op Live GM says grassroots venues are “poorly run”, before cancelling thousands of tickets to test event at the very last minute

CMU News: Publishers hit out at Spotify’s bundling trick to reduce royalty payments

CMU News: Patience is wearing thin among music creators says CMM at first government working group on creator remuneration

CMU News: TikTok ban added to aid bill in US House Of Representatives, which could speed up approval in the Senate

CMU News: MLC lawsuit is “wild overreach” says Pandora, accusing US mechanicals society of “legal frolics”

CMU News: Russell Simmons says 1997 agreement bars new sexual assault lawsuit

CMU News: Astroworld lawyers argue “this event was Travis Scott’s festival” as judge considers musician’s motion for dismissal

CMU News: Live Nation could be facing antitrust lawsuit from US government as soon as next month

CMU News: Endeavor shareholders goes legal over proposed $13 billion deal to take the business private

CMU News: Apple says it is compliant with App Store injunction, judge should reject Epic’s latest objections

CMU News: Viagogo boss does the UK media rounds, insists touting price cap won’t work

CMU News: Universal seeks dismissal from another Diddy lawsuit

CMU News: SAG-AFTRA says “clear and conspicuous consent” required for vocal clones as part of “groundbreaking” new agreement with labels

CMU News: Universal relaxes TikTok boycott – but only if your name is Taylor Swift

CMU News: Superstruct owner could start taking bids for the company this month

CMU News: Live Nation sued over shooting at 2023 Beyond Wonderland festival

CMU News: Spotify planning tools to allow users to remix tracks

CMU News: Apple and Travis Scott companies remain as defendants in Astroworld litigation

CMU News: X responds to $250 million copyright lawsuit filed by music publishers

CMU News: Hollywood movie studios aim to put web-blocking back on the agenda in US Congress

CMU News: “Fundamental reform of music streaming” must come soon, say MPs

CMU News: Transparency obligation for AI companies proposed in US Congress

CMU News: GEMA says German song right income is booming, but digital growth is lacking

CMU News: Universal sued over sample on 1992 Mary J Blige track

CMU News: Timeline for TikTok law in Senate still to be confirmed, though Minority Leader says its deserves “urgent attention”

CMU News: Live Nation boss to sit for deposition in Astroworld litigation

CMU News: Music groups demand European Commission provide a “clear proposal” for addressing impact of RAAP ruling on performance royalties in Europe

CMU News: An unexpected late night is not a “cognizable injury”, says Madonna in response to lawsuit over her slack timekeeping

CMU News: Apple says Spotify should stay out of its ongoing Epic legal battle

CMU News: Lawyer leading on Lil Rod’s Diddy lawsuit accused of “garnering media attention” and “embarrassing defendants” by judge

CMU News: Expert needed to lead Harry Styles walking tours around his hometown

CMU News: Spotify planning another price rise in five markets

CMU News: NTIA clarifies minimum wage statement – “we are steadfast in our commitment to ensuring fair wages for workers within the industry”

CMU News: IMPALA says “huge value gap” when it comes to TikTok

CMU News: ICMP launches rights reservations portal setting out the legal and moral obligations of AI companies

CMU News: 200+ artists sign letter urging tech companies to stop using AI to “devalue the rights of human artists”

CMU News: Kanye praised Hitler, “attempted to destroy” Donda Academy employee and gave “vulgar lashing” in front of kids, says lawsuit

CMU News: Vivendi announces deal to sell See Tickets to Eventim

CMU News: George Carlin’s daughter calls for “appropriate safeguards” after settling lawsuit over AI-generated fake comedy special

CMU News: Pharrell Williams accused of “committing fraud in securing trademarks” by Neptunes partner

CMU News: Napster dispute with British photographer puts the spotlight on the music industry’s artwork deals

CMU News: TikTok spends more than $2 million on ad campaign against the proposed sell-or-be-banned law

CMU News: New guide published on best practice crowd management

CMU News: Universal submits scathing response to allegations made against it in Diddy lawsuit

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