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Steven Tyler Sexual Abuse Case Faces Another Delay As Judge Steps Down Before Trial

Steven Tyler’s civil case brought by Julia Misley faces another delay after the judge overseeing the lawsuit recused herself before the scheduled trial.

Tagged as: Aerosmith, court case, Julia Holcomb, Julia Misley, lawsuit, music news, Sexual Abuse Case, Steven Tyler

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Bad Bunny Wins Dismissal Of Nigerian Sampling Lawsuit

by Paul Cashmere

Bad Bunny has successfully had a lawsuit dismissed claiming “Enséñame a Bailar” used an unlicensed sample from Nigerian artist Dera. The court ruled the plaintiff abandoned the case.

Tagged as: Bad Bunny, Dera, Latin music, lawsuit, music news

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Spotify Finds Itself At The Centre Of Payola And Fake Stream Storm, As Lawsuits Push For Transparency

by Paul Cashmere

Spotify has been hit with lawsuits alleging Discovery Mode functions like pay-for-play, and that fraudulent streaming inflates play counts. Our balanced review explains the issues and implications for artists and listeners

Tagged as: Artist Rights, Discovery Mode, lawsuit, music industry, Spotify, Streaming Fraud, Transparency

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Sonos Sues Google For Patent Infringement

by Tim Cashmere

Audio giant Sonos has taken Google to court, alleging Google stole Sonos technology for a range of their products.

Tagged as: Google, lawsuit, SONOS, technology

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Jay-Z Sues Australian Children’s Book Publisher

by Tim Cashmere

Hip hop superstar Jay-Z is suing an Australian author and publisher Jessica Chiha for her children’s book ‘AB to Jay-Z’.

Tagged as: Australia, books, children's book, culture, Federal court, hip-hop, Jay-Z, lawsuit, literature, little homie, sues

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Morrissey, Festival Hall, Melbourne, Photo By Ros O'Gorman, Noise11, photo

Morrissey Responds To Lawsuit

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Morrissey is talking down claims that he tried to have a fansite owner “hurt”.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, lawsuit, Morrissey, music news, rock, The Smiths, UK

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Former Crew Member Sues Chris Isaak

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

The lighting director for the last 17 years for Chris Isaak is suing the singer, his tour manager, his company and his management for wrongful termination after witnessing what he portrays as the sexual harassment of two female roadies.

Tagged as: Chris Isaak, country, Lane Hirsch, lawsuit, Tim Lamb, U.S.A.

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