Universal Music Refutes Salt-N-Pepa’s Arguments in Appeals Court

Universal Music representatives are seen entering a courthouse as they prepare to present their rebuttal in the appeals court case against SaltNPepa regarding ownership of master recordings.

The legal battle centers on the ownership of master recordings produced during the height of Salt-N-Pepa’s career in the late 1980s and early 1990s. Salt-N-Pepa argue that they deserve control over their music, citing industry practices that often leave artists without ownership of their creative works. Universal Music’s recent filings assert that the group’s claims … Read more

Significant Award in Case Concerning Unlicensed Robert Indiana Art

A group of art dealers stands outside a courthouse, discussing the recent 0 million ruling in the Robert Indiana case regarding unauthorized use of the artist's name and works.

The lawsuit was initiated by the Indiana estate against the parties involved in the unauthorized sales of artworks attributed to the artist. The estate argued that these actions not only infringed on Indiana’s intellectual property rights but also misled collectors and the public about the authenticity of the works. The ruling, delivered on October 15, … Read more

James Blake Requests Removal of Production Credit on Kanye West’s Bully

James Blake is seen speaking at a press conference where he addresses his request to remove his production credit from Kanye West's track "Bully," highlighting concerns about artistic integrity in the music industry.

The request was made public on social media, where Blake expressed his concerns about being associated with the track. This development follows the release of “Bully” on West’s latest album, which debuted on September 29, 2023. Blake’s decision to step back from the project raises questions about the creative process and the responsibilities of collaborators. … Read more