A federal grand jury has charged three individuals with orchestrating a publishing and media scam that defrauded more than 800 authors of over $44 million. The case serves as a stark reminder of the legal risks authors face...more
7/24/2025
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Intellectual Property Protection ,
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White Collar Crimes
Warner Music Group initiated a copyright infringement lawsuit against DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse and its parent company, Designer Brands Inc. Warner Music Group accuses DSW of using over 200 recordings and compositions owned...more
7/8/2025
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Copyright Infringement ,
Copyright Litigation ,
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Intellectual Property Litigation ,
IP License ,
Marketing ,
Music Industry ,
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