Damages, Remedies & Litigation

The legal machinery around music-copyright disputes: willfulness and statutory damages, settlements, summary judgment, dismissals, appeals, and landmark rulings.

“Stairway”: what the Ninth Circuit will look at

September 11, 2019

Taurus v Stairway To Heaven is going back to court.

October 23, 2018

Today is Blurred Lines Appeal Day!

October 6, 2017

Taylor Swift sued over “Shake It Off.” Frivolous or not?

September 25, 2017

Carrie Underwood sued over “Something In The Water.” Frivolous suit or not?

September 20, 2017

Why the Blurred Lines verdict doesn’t matter.

July 14, 2017

Beyoncé makes silly fair use claim to fight silly $20M damages claim.

April 26, 2017

As I expected, Ed Sheeran settles Photograph case.

April 10, 2017

Blind Melon settles “Insane” suit against Mandy Jiroux

February 10, 2017

Amazing v. Photograph | Opinion: Sheeran should settle this.

July 27, 2016

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