The Supreme Court ruled 7-2 on Friday that musical copyright infringement claims require proof of copying of protected expression — specific melody, harmony, or rhythm — rather than general similarity of "feel" or "vibe." The decision overturns the Ninth Circuit's framework that had allowed broad infringement claims based on overall sonic resemblance. [1]

The ruling reshapes the music industry's legal landscape, where estates and publishers have increasingly filed suit over alleged similarities between songs.

-- CAMILLE BEAUMONT, Los Angeles