When Franchises Get “Terminated”
Creators of original works underlying now-classic films are making use of an aspect of US copyright law, the process known as “termination of transfers”.
Velocity of Opinion: Quick Takes on Copyright News
Lady Gaga has been threatened with a copyright infringement suit, find out what our own colleagues think about copyright laws in the music world
52 Emmy Nominees Used APM Music in Their Projects – Here’s the List
We are pleased to announce our partner APM is a chosen source of music for 52 of the 2019 Emmy nominees.
Cord Cutting, the Golden Age of Television, and…Copyright?
The change in how we access and watch content has major implications for companies in the entertainment and telecommunications space.
The Road Ahead for Music Streaming Licenses
2019 is the hopeful season for the new collective licensing mechanism for digital streaming. But much of the work is still to be done.
Hip-Hop Artists Use Stock Library Music? (Yes – and You Should Too!)
If top selling hip-hop artists can find music samples from stock music, think of the fun you’ll have hunting through RightFind Music.
Music Modernization Act of 2018 Becomes Law
A new bill – the Music Modernization Act – has bipartisan support, and may revolutionize royalties paid out from streaming music services like Spotify and Apple Music.
Musical Infringement and the notion of ‘Thin’ Copyright
An interpretation of law nicknamed “thin copyright” has given rise to a spike in musical copyright infringement suits aimed at stars like Ed Sheeran.
Music & Copyright: What You Need to Know About the CASE Act
Here’s a look inside the CASE Act, a bipartisan bill proposing to ease the burden of disputes concerning the use of musical works.
Copyright Perspectives: VidAngel – Devil or Angel?
Can a company edit a feature film into something new and sell it for financial gain?