The Verve Vs. The Rolling Stones (1997)
This case involves the 1997 Verve song “Bitter Sweet Symphony” and “The Last Time” by the Rolling Stones which was written by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards in 1965. The Verve was forced to forfeit all songwriting royalties and publishing rights, and credit for the song was given to Jagger and Richards.
Ariana Grande Vs. Alex Greggs (2018)
Ariana Grande was sued over her 2015 song “One Last Time.” Alex Greggs claimed the song stole from a song he wrote for Sky Stevens entitled “Takes All Night.” Greggs is asking for a settlement of $150,000.