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Tempo Music Investments has filed a lawsuit against pop star Miley Cyrus, alleging that her hit song “Flowers” copies elements of Bruno Mars’ “When I Was Your Man.” Cyrus, however, argues that the case should be dismissed based on a legal technicality. This dispute, currently unfolding in California, could have significant implications for copyright law in the United States, particularly for co-owned works. Here’s what you need to know.

For most people, Sweden conjures images of IKEA, Abba, and the enchanting Northern Lights—a Scandinavian country renowned for its unique culture and picturesque landscapes. However, Sweden’s tourism board has taken an unprecedented step to safeguard its national identity by applying to trademark the country’s name.

Taylor Swift is not just a global pop sensation—she was named TIME’s 2023 Person of the Year and ranked as one of Billboard’s greatest pop stars of this century. Despite her massive influence, even Swift faces the limitations of copyright law. Why did Swift go through the effort of re-recording her first six albums? To understand her bold move, let’s break down the essentials of music copyright and how it affects the industry.  

Deepfakes are no longer the stuff of sci-fi—they’re here, they’re real, and they’re causing chaos. These AI-generated videos, images, or audio clips look incredibly convincing but are completely fake. They can turn anyone into a puppet, saying or doing things they never actually did.