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1. Universal Music Nordics restructures, unifying units in Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland, and Baltics under ‘One Nordic’ model

   Big news today from Universal Music Nordics, a division of Universal Music Central Europe, which has unveiled a new operational structure.

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2. Reservoir strikes worldwide publishing admin deal with Hans Zimmer, expanding relationship with Academy Award-winning composer

   Reservoir will administer Zimmer’s catalog through his company, Remote Control Publishing

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3. UK government weighs ‘commercial research exception’ that could let AI companies train on copyrighted music without permission (report)

   UK lawmakers face March 18 deadline on copyright reform.

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4. Gaming giant Steam faces legal action from the UK’s PRS over alleged music copyright infringement

   PRS says it attempted to reach an agreement with the company 'for many years' before issuing legal proceedings in the UK on March 4

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5. TikTok avoids shutdown in Canada after security review

   TikTok will implement "security gateways and privacy-enhancing technologies" in Canada under the new terms.

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6. Indie artists sue Google, claiming it mined music from YouTube to train Lyria 3 AI music tool

   The all-indie roster of plaintiffs include those who have also sued AI music generators Udio and Suno in October.

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7. ChatGPT can now Shazam songs, as Apple brings music recognition tool to OpenAI’s chatbot

   OpenAI has previously integrated Spotify and Apple Music into its app ecosystem.

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8. Edward Matthew named VP, International A&R and Head of Creative for Scandinavia at Warner Chappell

   Lilly Raye Music founder will be based in Stockholm and work across Warner Chappell’s international songwriting network and its A&R strategy.

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9. beatBread makes run of new appointments, including ex-Spotify and CD Baby execs

   New hires from CD Baby, Spotify and Countsy bring finance, operations and AI expertise to the music funding company’s leadership team.

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10. Live Nation confirms settlement with the US Department of Justice; sets aside $280M for damages claims from states

    Live Nation will be 'divesting its 13 exclusive booking agreements' with amphitheaters in the US

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