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Done deal: Sony Music Publishing completes acquisition of Recognition Music Group’s catalog

Sony Music Publishing already administered the Recognition catalog before completing the acquisition.

BMG acquires remaining interests in Hal David, John Lee Hooker and ARC Music publishing catalogs

BMG says deal gives it full ownership of landmark publishing catalogs spanning Blues, Rock & Roll, Soul, Pop, and classic American songwriting

Bella Figura founder Alexi Cory-Smith dies, aged 58

Cory-Smith's colleagues at Bella Figura confirm tragic news on social media

The majors and BMG asked the US Supreme Court to overturn a ruling that lets songwriters reclaim copyrights worldwide. Five things to know about Vetter v. Resnik

For about 50 years, the industry believed termination only affected US rights. This ruling would make those rights worldwide for the first time.

From Lionel Richie’s voice trademark bid to the Michael Jackson biopic box-office record… it’s MBW’s Weekly Round-up

The biggest headlines from the past few days...

BMG/Concord merger approved by competition authorities in United States and Germany (report)

Deal cleared in US, Reuters reports, after official approval in Germany

Judge gives Muvox 14 days to serve BMG with patent lawsuit – or the case gets dismissed

The lawsuit filed in 2024 centers on a patent titled 'Music streaming, playlist creation and streaming architecture.'

Concord invests in and strikes strategic partnership with Lito Music, the company founded by Latin hip-hop & reggaeton artist Lito MC Cassidy

The deal expands Concord’s presence in Latin music