Music Business News: North America
News Bunt oversees the marketing and distribution of Disney's recorded music, music publishing and live concert businesses.
News Alongside Marcotte, Jake Hiersteiner and Mike Ryan have been promoted to Director roles, alongside three new hires.
News Sony Music Publishing will support and administer Alta Publishing worldwide.
Analysis The 61,026 recordings would carry a theoretical maximum statutory damage of $9 billion, up from around $84 million under the original 560-work complaint.
News The suit alleges Baker is a part-owner of ticket reseller Andro Capital, which has allegedly sold tickets through StubHub since 2008.
Analysis The following op-ed comes from David Israelite, President & CEO of the National Music Publishers' Association (NMPA)
News Warner says the union brought the lawsuit "in an improper attempt to place a judicial thumb on the negotiation scales."
News Rancho sued the band in 2025 over what it called unauthorized performances, and Fuerza Regida countersued, alleging the label withheld royalties.