Warner Music, country star Dwight Yoakam settle copyrights dispute

Country singer Dwight Yoakam and Warner Music have resolved their legal dispute over Yoakam’s attempt to reclaim some of his early works from the label, according to a filing in Los Angeles federal court. It is the latest development in a surge of legal disputes involving high-profile artists, including Marvel comic writers and Cher, over the Copyright Act’s termination provision.