Discover expert articles and legal updates from Crefovi on music law. Explore topics such as copyright, licensing, contracts, royalties, artist rights, music industry trends, and dispute resolution to support musicians, producers, labels, and industry professionals.
Adult entertainers’ Instagram and Facebook accounts don’t disappear by accident—they are caught in automated enforcement, vague “sexual solicitation” rules, copyright takedown abuse, and appeal systems that rarely deliver answers. When an account goes down, income can vanish overnight. This article explains why these takedowns happen and what actually works to reverse them, using real court…
In today’s digital-first marketing landscape, music plays a central role in shaping the identity and emotional impact of brand content on platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook. But with this creative opportunity comes significant legal risk—particularly when popular music is used in brand or influencer content without the necessary synchronisation (sync) licences. This article explores…
The Digital Services Act is upon us and, with its bestie the Digital Markets Act, promises to force powerful changes in the digital ecosystem currently in place in the European Union and, even globally. The power is shifting back to the people, with the Digital Services Act, and intermediary service providers better listen to their…
Let’s dive into the characteristics of this very serious contender for the top spot for revenue generator in the music industry. The live touring and ticket business is back with a vengeance, post COVID-19 pandemic. However, not all is well, in this very lucrative sector of the music industry, as tour promoters and venues, and…
Pharrell Williams & Louis Vuitton are getting into bed together. This is exciting as it is the first time a fully-fledged entertainment star takes the helm at one of the most prestigious luxury brands worldwide, as its creative director. While musician Kanye West had already broken ground, at sportswear firm Adidas, in his role as…
