Blooming Controversy: Miley Cyrus’ “Flowers” vs. Bruno Mars’ “When I Was Your Man”

In this article, Frances Small discusses the recent lawsuit filed by Tempo Music Investments, an owner of Bruno Mars’ music rights for the song, “When I Was Your Man” over Miley Cyrus’ use of numerous melodic, harmonic, and lyrical elements of the 2013 pop hit in her 2023 hit “Flowers.” This article explores the potential copyright challenges faced by Cyrus as well as the streaming services and retailers who have distributed Cyrus’ song.

The Right to Dance: Copyright and Monetization in the Age of TikTok

In this article, Noor Ghuniem explores increasingly complex and nuanced legal issues involving the expansion of the digital world. TikTok, a modern-day video-making platform, promotes an environment for creativity and self-expression. However, fostering this paramount innovation raises an equally important need for effective protection agencies. Can the law ensure that users receive proper credit and retain control over their choreographic works through copyright?

“Nude Selfies ‘til I Die” Plus 70 Years: Asserting Copyright Claims Against Nonconsensual Pornography

In this article, Josie Croce discusses the impact of nonconsensual pornography posted to the internet, and different legal routes for victims to recover from their harassers. While both criminal law and tort law have provided remedies for some, intellectual property law permits victims to seek justice as well as to demand that online platforms take down infringing, nonconsensual content.

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