In this week's Legal Beat newsletter, a big music case reaches the Supreme Court, Eminem's publisher wins a ruling, an AI deepfake law advances and much more.
The U.S. Supreme Court is seen on March 04, 2026 in Washington, DC.
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THE BIG STORY: It’s probably where this was headed all along. Songwriter Cyril Vetter’s much-discussed legal battle over copyright termination reached the U.S. Supreme Court last week, setting the stage for a potential industry-shaking showdown.
In a strongly worded petition, the major music companies urged the justices to tackle a January ruling that said artists can use termination to regain not only their American copyrights, but also overseas rights to the same songs. Repped by SCOTUS heavy Paul Clement, the labels said it was a “profoundly wrong” decision that would cause “chaos” for the music business.
