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Sobol et al v. UMG Recordings, Inc. et al
Case Number:
1:19-cv-01091
Court:
Nature of Suit:
Multi Party Litigation:
Class Action
Judge:
Firms
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January 27, 2023
Musicians Can't Get Class Cert. In UMG Copyright Row
A New York federal judge has refused to grant a group of musicians' bid for class certification in a copyright suit against Universal Music Group over the purported use of recordings without an active license, finding Friday that "case-by-case evaluations" are necessary to resolve their claims.
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April 15, 2022
Musicians Sing For Class Cert. In UMG Copyright Suit
Musicians suing Universal Music Group and Capitol Records to regain control of their songs asked a New York federal judge Friday for class certification, saying the record labels have violated copyright law and deprived hundreds of artists of their ability to reclaim rights over their works.
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March 31, 2020
UMG Can't End Copyright Class Action Over Old Songs
A Manhattan federal judge on Tuesday refused to toss out a closely watched class action filed against Universal Music Group by musicians who want to regain control of their songs, ruling that the label's argument would "eviscerate" copyright law's so-called termination right.
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February 05, 2019
Musicians Sue Sony, UMG For 'Second Chance' At Copyright
Sony Music Entertainment Inc. and UMG Recordings Inc. have violated a provision of copyright law giving creators a "second chance" to assert rights over their works after 35 years, a group of musicians alleged in a pair of proposed class actions filed Tuesday in New York federal court.