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Intellectual property law
fromThe IP Law Blog
1 month agoWhy Lady Gaga Prevailed in the "Mayhem" Trademark Dispute
A federal court denied Lost International's injunction against Lady Gaga's use of 'Mayhem' for her album and tour, applying First Amendment protections to merchandise under the Rogers test rather than traditional trademark confusion analysis.
Intellectual property law
fromThe IP Law Blog
1 month agoWhy Lady Gaga Prevailed in the "Mayhem" Trademark Dispute
A federal court denied Lost International's injunction against Lady Gaga's use of 'Mayhem' for her album and tour, applying First Amendment protections to merchandise under the Rogers test rather than traditional trademark confusion analysis.
#live-nation-monopoly
US politics
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month agoLive Nation's Justice Department trial continues as U.S. senators call out a 'broken ticket market'
Over 30 states reject Live Nation's $200 million DOJ settlement, resuming trial in Manhattan Federal Court, arguing the agreement fails to adequately address monopolistic practices harming artists, fans, and venues.
Media industry
fromFuturism
1 month agoLive Nation Directors Mocked Customers in Explosive Just-Released Messages, Saying They're "Stupid" for Allowing Themselves to Be Gouged
Live Nation directors openly mocked customers as 'stupid' in internal messages while bragging about inflating fees and 'robbing them blind' through excessive ancillary charges.
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month agoSupreme Court makes it harder for music and movie makers to sue for copyright infringement
"Under our precedents, a company is not liable as a copyright infringer for merely providing a service to the general public with knowledge that it will be used by some to infringe copyrights," Justice Clarence Thomas wrote for the court.
Intellectual property law
#antitrust-litigation
NYC music
fromThe Verge
1 month agoDoes Ticketmaster have a stranglehold on concert ticketing - or is it just 'bringing joy'?
The US Justice Department and 40 state attorneys general are suing Live Nation-Ticketmaster, alleging the company maintains monopolistic control over concert ticketing and venue access through retaliatory practices.
NYC music
fromThe Verge
1 month agoDoes Ticketmaster have a stranglehold on concert ticketing - or is it just 'bringing joy'?
The US Justice Department and 40 state attorneys general are suing Live Nation-Ticketmaster, alleging the company maintains monopolistic control over concert ticketing and venue access through retaliatory practices.
Business intelligence
fromThe Verge
1 month agoListen to the Live Nation CEO's alleged threats to a concert venue
A 2021 call between Live Nation and Barclays Center executives reveals disputed interpretation of whether CEO Michael Rapino's comments about a new competitor constituted a threat or legitimate business concern regarding ticketing arrangements.
#live-nation-antitrust-settlement
Law
fromPitchfork
1 month agoLive Nation Executives Brag About "Robbing" Ticket Buyers in Slack DMs
Live Nation settled a DOJ antitrust lawsuit with requirements to cap exclusivity contracts at four years, limit ticketing fees to 15%, divest from 13 venues, and pay $300 million, while released Slack messages revealed executives joking about overcharging fans.
Law
fromPitchfork
1 month agoLive Nation Executives Brag About "Robbing" Ticket Buyers in Slack DMs
Live Nation settled a DOJ antitrust lawsuit with requirements to cap exclusivity contracts at four years, limit ticketing fees to 15%, divest from 13 venues, and pay $300 million, while released Slack messages revealed executives joking about overcharging fans.
#live-nation-antitrust-litigation
Media industry
fromArs Technica
1 month agoLive Nation director boasted of gouging ticket buyers, "robbing them blind"
Live Nation employees discussed raising prices for VIP parking and club access, prompting government antitrust litigation scrutiny over whether the messages demonstrate anticompetitive pricing practices.
#ai-copyright-infringement
Intellectual property law
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month agoThousands of authors publish empty' book in protest over AI using their work
Thousands of authors published an empty book protesting AI firms using their work without permission or payment, demanding government protection of creative copyright.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month agoArts Council England faces legal threat over magazine's withdrawal of poet's work
Following an internal review, and in light of concerns raised about your social media presence, we've decided not to proceed with publishing your work in this issue. As a trauma-informed and inclusive publication, the Aftershock Review has a duty of care to ensure our contributors and readers feel safe and respected. This decision reflects our commitment to those principles and is final.
Social justice
UK news
fromThe Art Newspaper - International art news and events
2 months ago'A sad day': UK cultural organisations criticise contractor's decision to remove artworks from court cells
Serco removed prisoner-produced artworks from court custody suites across England and Wales, undermining rehabilitative benefits, mindfulness, employability skills, and prisoners' cultural rights.
Privacy technologies
fromWIRED
1 month agoThe Piracy Problem Streaming Platforms Can't Solve
Piracy in MENA stems from structural barriers including lack of local platforms, payment access limitations, internet censorship, and historical perceptions of free online content rather than cultural preferences.
Business intelligence
fromThe Verge
1 month agoDid Live Nation punish a venue by taking Billie Eilish away?
Live Nation-Ticketmaster executives allegedly threatened venues with loss of concerts when they considered switching to competing ticketing platforms, demonstrating monopolistic behavior according to DOJ allegations.
#ai-copyright-policy
Intellectual property law
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month agoGovernment backtracks on AI and copyright after outcry from major artists
The UK government reversed its AI copyright policy allowing opt-out training of copyrighted works after creative industry backlash, now seeking a balanced approach without a preferred solution.
Intellectual property law
fromIPWatchdog.com | Patents & Intellectual Property Law
1 month agoOrganizations Warn Fast-Track of Bill to Separate Copyright Office from Library of Congress Would Be a 'Grave Mistake'
A coalition of consumer rights and library groups opposes fast-tracking H.R. 6028, which would separate the Copyright Office from the Library of Congress and restructure leadership appointments, urging regular legislative procedures to prevent unintended consequences.
#antitrust-settlement
Intellectual property law
fromSlate Magazine
1 month agoThe World's Most Hated Ticket Company Is Finally Being Forced to Change
The Justice Department settled its antitrust case against Live Nation, allowing Ticketmaster to remain a subsidiary despite widespread criticism from artists and lawmakers over inadequate penalties and continued market dominance.
Intellectual property law
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month agoLive Nation reaches tentative settlement with Justice Department in antitrust lawsuit
Live Nation settled a Justice Department antitrust case requiring structural changes to Ticketmaster, including opening its platform to rival ticketing operators and limiting exclusivity contracts to four years.
NYC music
fromsfist.com
1 month agoHow Live Nation's Antitrust Settlement Could Impact San Francisco Venues
Live Nation settles antitrust case by divesting exclusive venue agreements, establishing a $280 million damages fund, and capping ticketing fees at 15% to increase competition and reduce concert costs.
NYC music
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month agoLive Nation, U.S. Department of Justice reach settlement in antitrust trial | CBC News
Live Nation Entertainment reached a proposed settlement with the U.S. Justice Department during an ongoing antitrust trial, while simultaneously negotiating with state attorneys general over related claims.
Intellectual property law
fromSlate Magazine
1 month agoThe World's Most Hated Ticket Company Is Finally Being Forced to Change
The Justice Department settled its antitrust case against Live Nation, allowing Ticketmaster to remain a subsidiary despite widespread criticism from artists and lawmakers over inadequate penalties and continued market dominance.
Intellectual property law
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month agoLive Nation reaches tentative settlement with Justice Department in antitrust lawsuit
Live Nation settled a Justice Department antitrust case requiring structural changes to Ticketmaster, including opening its platform to rival ticketing operators and limiting exclusivity contracts to four years.
#antitrust-lawsuit
NYC music
fromTechCrunch
1 month agoIt looks like the DOJ isn't going to break up Live Nation and Ticketmaster | TechCrunch
The U.S. Justice Department tentatively settled an antitrust lawsuit against Live Nation and Ticketmaster, requiring a $280 million fine and divestment of 13 venues, but 26 state attorneys general rejected the settlement as insufficient to address monopoly concerns.
NYC music
fromTechCrunch
1 month agoIt looks like the DOJ isn't going to break up Live Nation and Ticketmaster | TechCrunch
The U.S. Justice Department tentatively settled an antitrust lawsuit against Live Nation and Ticketmaster, requiring a $280 million fine and divestment of 13 venues, but 26 state attorneys general rejected the settlement as insufficient to address monopoly concerns.
NYC music
fromJezebel
1 month agoTrump's DOJ Embraces Concert Price Gouging in Sweetheart Settlement with Live Nation, Ticketmaster
The DOJ settled its antitrust case against Live Nation without breaking up the company, instead requiring minor ticketing concessions and $200 million in damages, contradicting its initial lawsuit demanding divestiture.
Intellectual property law
fromThe IP Law Blog
2 months agoThe Briefing: Why Lady Gaga Beat a Trademark Injunction Over "Mayhem"
Court denied Lost International's request for a preliminary injunction, applying the Rogers test and protecting expressive tour merchandise under First Amendment considerations.
Intellectual property law
fromTechCrunch
2 months agoMusic publishers sue Anthropic for $3B over 'flagrant piracy' of 20,000 works | TechCrunch
Music publishers led by Concord and Universal are suing Anthropic for allegedly illegally downloading over 20,000 copyrighted songs, seeking more than $3 billion in damages.
fromThe Art Newspaper - International art news and events
1 month agoUK presenters Ant and Dec take legal action over 'secret and unauthorised 250,000 profit' made from Banksy prints
A UK High Court judge ruled on 4 March that there is an "arguable case" for the court order, which was filed by McPartlin and Donnelly in August 2025. It centres on a relationship between the duo and an unidentified art consultant, only referred to in the filing as 'X'. The anonymous party handled the pair's purchase of six Banksy prints for a combined £550,000 from the art dealer, Andrew Lilley.
Intellectual property law
fromIPWatchdog.com | Patents & Intellectual Property Law
2 months agoAI and Copyright: How Lessons from Litigation Can Pave the Way to Licensing
As the AI revolution accelerates and continues to reshape traditional business models, it has triggered a cascade of new legal, regulatory and policy challenges. At the forefront of these emerging issues are a growing number of high-stakes legal battles between content creators and major Generative AI (GenAI) companies behind large language models (LLMs). This article examines key legal themes and critical questions arising from recent developments at the intersection of AI and Copyright law.
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