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AI song generator startups Suno and Udio angered the music industry. Now they’re hoping to join it

Sony Music, Universal Music and Warner Records sued the two startups for copyright infringement in 2024, alleging that they were exploiting the recorded works of their artists.

University of Cincinnati wants $1 million from quarterback who transferred after lucrative NIL deal

The school is suing Brendan Sorsby to enforce a damages clause in the name, image and likeness contract he signed just months before heading to Texas Tech.

Handyman recounts shopping with Kanye West at trial over unpaid wage claims

Tony Saxon told the jury about his dealings with the eccentric artist before their relationship soured after one and a half months working on the Malibu property.

New York accuses gaming giant Valve of getting kids hooked on gambling with ‘loot boxes’

State Attorney General Letitia James is demanding the company pay full restitution to consumers who lost money opening virtual cases in games like Counter-Strike and Dota.

Civil trial over wages for remodel of Kanye West’s house begins in LA

West's attorney told the jury that Tony Saxon was an independent, unlicensed contractor who was paid $240,000 and then quit.

Second Circuit vacates BMI licensing rate hike for live performance rights

The appeals panel reversed a federal judge's decision to raise BMI's blanket fees for public performance rights by 138%, finding he miscalculated the figure.