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Mark Volman, co-founder of the legendary 1960s band The Turtles known for hits like 'Happy Together,' died at 78 after a brief illness, having previously battled Lewy body dementia. He was influential in music, collaborating with Frank Zappa and fighting for artists' rights in copyright cases, and continued performing into his 70s.
This week's Legal Beat covers major music law news, including the U.S. Department of Justice filing an antitrust lawsuit against Live Nation and Ticketmaster, Beyoncé facing a copyright lawsuit over a sample in "Break My Soul," and a bizarre legal battle over Graceland ending with a court order blocking foreclosure. Other notable stories include Sean "Diddy" Combs facing another sexual abuse lawsuit, a settlement in the Astroworld litigation, and Kelly Clarkson settling her legal battle with ex-husband Brandon Blackstock.