American Copyright law to get 21st century remix
In my previous post, I wrote about the European Union's sweeping new Directive on Copyright in the Digital Single Market, which is currently in draft stages. But copyright legislation is getting an update on the other side of the pond, too. Since 1909 — before recordings
No more Safe Harbours for EU-ser Uploaded Content?
The European Union is considering a sweeping new Directive on Copyright in the Digital Single Market, currently in draft stages. Industry groups are keen to ensure their opinions are taken into consideration, especially in instances where consumers share content which belongs to artists, authors, record labels,
Is Taylor Swift getting a copycat Reputation?
Taylor Swift’s latest music video, Delicate, has been criticised for its obvious similarities to a 2016 Kenzo perfume advert directed by Spike Jonze. In the Kenzo advert, we see a young woman portrayed by actress and dancer Margaret Qualley at a posh black tie event in
From Stockholm to Stock Market: Sweden’s Spotify set to list on NYSE
Music streaming giant Spotify recently filed its application to put shares on the New York Stock Exchange. The 264 page document details the company's key risks and challenges: I've read them so you don't have to! The Securities Exchange Act of 1933, often called the Truth
All the Stars and Constellations
A music video for the new Black Panther film features scenes of striking similarity to artist Lina Iris Viktor's Constellations series. Is this inspiration or infringement? Marvel Studios’ new movie Black Panther features the first black superhero to appear in mainstream comics. It has received widespread acclaim and press,