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This episode gets into the details of the copyright infringement case brought against rapper Nicki Minaj, by songwriter Tracy Chapman.

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On this episode, we talk about the start of a lawsuit against Trump for his unauthorized use of Neil Young's music. 

Why Lady Antebellum changed their name, and their cringeworthy trademark case again…

In this episode we explore how streaming platforms pay their artists, and possible solutions for getting artists a fairer wage. 

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Eri breaks down what master recordings are and why they're so important in the music business. We also get into how Taylor Swift's new record deal made history by benefiting other artists, and why sh…

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In this episode, we explore the case that introduced the concept of 'subconscious plagiarism' to music copyright law and the public...

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In July 2019, a jury found Katy Perry guilty of copyright infringement for plagiarizing an eight note ostinato present in Flame's single 'Joyful Noise'. Her attorney filed for an appeal in October to…

Eri explains the copyright infringement and moral rights debate between Baligh Hamdi's nephew Osama Fahmy and Jay-Z (along with his producer Timbaland). This case spanned two decades, an appeal, and …

Eri discusses force majeure clauses in contracts, current status of the film industry, and the damage coronavirus has caused musicians, along with the entire concert industry…

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Eri dives into the interesting case of Christian rapper F.L.A.M.E. 's lawsuit against Katy Perry for her trap-pop hit 'Dark Horse'. Learn about ostinatos, derivative works, and how the jury eventuall…

In this episode of The Motion, Eri explains how the rumored lawsuit between Radiohead and Lana Del Rey music went down. We also get into Radiohead's other copyright infringement lawsuit, influences, …