Michael Skidmore v. Led Zeppelin, et al

  1. November 06, 2018

    RIAA Says 'Stairway' Ruling Would 'Overprotect' Copyrights

    The Recording Industry Association of America asked the full Ninth Circuit to undo a high-profile ruling on Led Zeppelin's "Stairway to Heaven," saying it threatens to "badly overprotect" copyrights.

  2. October 29, 2018

    Led Zeppelin Urges 9th Circ. To Undo 'Stairway' Ruling

    Led Zeppelin is pressing the full Ninth Circuit to undo a ruling last month that revived a copyright lawsuit over the intro to "Stairway to Heaven," saying the ruling will cause "widespread confusion" and upset the "delicate balance" between copyright protection and the public domain.

  3. September 28, 2018

    Zeppelin Must Face New 'Stairway' Copyright Trial: 9th Circ.

    The Ninth Circuit on Friday ordered a new trial in a high-profile copyright lawsuit accusing Led Zeppelin of stealing the intro to "Stairway to Heaven" from an obscure song, ruling a trial judge "undermined" the accusations.

  4. August 18, 2017

    On 'Blurred Lines' And 'Stairway,' What Can Jurors Hear?

    Two closely watched copyright cases over the songs "Blurred Lines" and "Stairway to Heaven," both set for rulings next year by the Ninth Circuit, are quietly linked by a common question: What music can jurors actually hear?

  5. March 16, 2017

    Led Zeppelin Accuser Steps Up 'Stairway' Fight To 9th Circ.

    A man who unsuccessfully accused Led Zeppelin of stealing the iconic intro to "Stairway to Heaven" took his case to the Ninth Circuit on Thursday, saying serious errors by a trial judge had torpedoed his chances with jurors.