Key holding or allegation
A May 2026 ruling allowed parts of the artists' case to continue while dismissing other theories.
Why it matters
Separate artist-side Udio litigation that should not be merged with the record-label matter.
Facts
Artists brought claims distinct from the record-label Udio action concerning AI-generated music and alleged derivative/circumvention conduct.
Issues before the court
Which copyright and related theories were sufficiently pleaded.
What the court did not decide
No final infringement or fair-use determination.
Procedural timeline
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York
Partial dismissal ruling: Parts of the artists' Udio copyright action survived while other theories were dismissed.