Issue No. 049 · September 4, 2026

Bad Bunny narrows a reggaeton copyright case, Tesla faces a repost claim, and Mike Judge moves to reclaim Beavis and Butt-Head.

Bad Bunny Narrows Reggaeton Copyright Case

A California federal judge reconsidered an earlier ruling and rejected the broadest copyright theory in a case targeting Bad Bunny and more than 150 other artists over reggaeton's dembow rhythm.

Tesla Must Face Copyright Claim Over Elon Musk Repost

A California federal judge refused to dismiss a contributory copyright claim alleging that Elon Musk amplified an unauthorized drone video by reposting it on X while communicating about Tesla's diner expansion plans.

Mike Judge Moves to Reclaim Beavis and Butt-Head Rights

Mike Judge has notified Paramount Skydance that he intends to exercise federal copyright termination rights over Beavis and Butt-Head, with a potential rights reversion beginning in 2027.

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