THE LEGAL BEAT: Music Law Updates

The Legal Beat: Michael Jackson Estate Scores Legal Victory, Snoop Dogg Faces Copyright Lawsuit, and More

In this week’s edition of The Legal Beat, we cover some of the biggest legal battles in the music industry. Here are the top stories:

**The Big Story: Jackson Estate Scores Legal Victory**
Michael Jackson’s estate recently won a key ruling in a legal battle with the late singer’s mother over the sale of part of his catalog to Sony Music for over $600 million. The California appeals court tentatively rejected Katherine Jackson’s objections, paving the way for the estate to proceed with the sale. The final ruling is still pending.

**Other Top Stories This Week:**
– Snoop Dogg is facing a copyright lawsuit for allegedly using backing tracks without permission, with the case drawing parallels to the Tracy Chapman and Nicki Minaj legal battle.
– Melissa Etheridge is embroiled in a legal battle with her former business partners over her cannabis business, with allegations of abandonment and financial ruin.
– Priscilla Presley filed a lawsuit against former business partners for elder abuse and fraud, claiming they drained her of nearly $1 million.
– Ye (formerly Kanye West) is sued again for illegal sampling, echoing a previous lawsuit settled with Donna Summer’s estate.
– Soulja Boy filed a defamation lawsuit against social media personalities for false statements about his character.
– NBA teams are sued for copyright infringement over the unauthorized use of music in social media videos.
– SoundExchange sued a streaming service for unpaid royalties, while Live Nation seeks to dismiss part of an antitrust lawsuit.

Stay tuned for more updates on these legal battles and more in the music industry.