Category Archives: Entertainment Law Services

‘Stairway to Heaven’ copyright case cleared for trial

Where does an influential rock band like Led Zeppelin draw the line between “inspiration” and outright copyright infringement? A trial is needed to determine if Led Zeppelin’s “Stairway to Heaven” copies its opening notes from a song performed by the … Continue reading

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Artists And Fans Call for Action On The Fair Play Fair Pay Act

During the past week, an online “Music Community Week of Action in Support of the Fair Play Fair Pay Act” organized by musicFIRST COALITION members — along with allied groups, including the FEATURED ARTISTS COALITION, CONTENT CREATORS COALITION and FUTURE … Continue reading

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iHeartMedia Hit With Pre-1972 Streaming Royalty Lawsuit

A suit filed last week in U.S District Court in the Central District of CALIFORNIA targets iHEARTMEDIA for pre-1972 music streaming royalties for iHEARTRADIO. – See more at: http://www.allaccess.com/net-news/archive/story/142009/iheartmedia-hit-with-pre-1972-streaming-royalty-la?ref=mail_recap#sthash.W2Jx9IP2.dpuf

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Pandora Wins In Court Against ASCAP

REUTERS reports, “a federal appeals court in MANHATTAN rejected appeals by a music licensing group and music publishers that could have forced Internet radio service PANDORA MEDIA INC to pay higher royalties and have access to fewer songs. The 2nd … Continue reading

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Orlando Law, P.C. – Lisa Orlando

The Orlando Law Practice PC. was established in 1995. I’m Lisa Orlando, and I diligently and meticulously crafted, created and developed my boutique law practice. My practice is a smaller, specialty firm that will allow me to super-serve you, the … Continue reading

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UMG And Class Action Attorneys Propose Settlement Agreement On Digital Download Royalties

UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP, on behalf of UMG RECORDINGS INC. and CAPITOL RECORDS LLC, and plaintiffs’ attorneys representing clients in class action lawsuits regarding digital download royalties today submitted a settlement for preliminary court approval. In the lawsuit, the plaintiffs (including … Continue reading

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Remembering Detroit On-Air Mixing Pioneer Duane “In the Mix” Bradley

Jeff Mills, Lisa Orlando, and more talk about the influential Motor City DJ. With such a wealth of instrumental figures, some of the most innovative tend to become lost in Detroit’s vast legacy. Duane “In the Mix” Bradley is one … Continue reading

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Jury finds Pharrell, Thicke copied for ‘Blurred Lines’ song

LOS ANGELES (AP) – A jury awarded Marvin Gaye’s children nearly $7.4 million Tuesday after determining singers Robin Thicke and Pharrell Williams copied their father’s music to create “Blurred Lines,” the biggest hit song of 2013. Gaye’s daughter Nona Gaye … Continue reading

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Iconic Magic Stick to become Populux

Detroit — Electronic dance music will officially replace billiards, rock and roll and other live music as the Magic Stick reopens as Populux. Majestic Detroit owner Dave Zainea told The Detroit News earlier this year that he’s teamed up with … Continue reading

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Blurred Lines Trial: Jury Hears Closing Arguments in Case

LOS ANGELES — Singers Robin Thicke and Pharrell Williams lied about how they crafted the 2013 hit “Blurred Lines” and should be financially punished for using music by Marvin Gaye, a lawyer for the late singer’s family told a jury … Continue reading

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