The New York Times – Music:
New York’s next mayor played “The Times They Are a-Changin’” in a spot on social media. The company that owns Dylan’s catalog said his songs can’t be used for politics.
Category: Copyrights and Copyright Violations
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Hipgnosis Agrees to $1.4 Billion Deal to Sell to Concord
The New York Times – Music:
Hipgnosis, which owns the rights to songs by Justin Bieber and Neil Young, helped kick-start a rush on catalog sales. But its future has been in doubt.
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‘The People’s Joker’ and the Perils of Playing With a Studio’s Copyright
The New York Times – Film:
Vera Drew used the Batman villain to tell a trans coming-of-age story. When Warner Bros. found out, the filmmaker wasn’t sure what would come next.
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Donna Summer’s Estate Sues Ye for Sampling ‘I Feel Love’
The New York Times – Music:
The estate said it had denied a clearance request by Ty Dolla Sign and the rapper once known as Kanye West, who then used the song on their new album, “Vultures 1.”
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Sony Reaches Blockbuster Deal for Michael Jackson’s Catalog
The New York Times – Music:
The richest music catalog deal to date would give Sony half of Jackson’s recorded music and songwriting rights, valuing the total collection at $1.2 billion or more.
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George Carlin’s Estate Sues Podcasters Over A.I. Episode
The New York Times – Film:
The lawsuit claims that an hourlong comedy special on YouTube violated Carlin’s copyright.