The California Court of Appeals has upheld a deal between Sony Music Group and the estate of Michael Jackson, allowing the music giant to acquire a substantial portion of the late artist’s catalog for $600 million.  According to Billboard, the court’s decision, finalized on August 21, 2024, permits the sale of half of Jackson’s publishing and recorded masters catalog, despite objections from his mother, Katherine Jackson. Court Ruling Dismisses Katherine Jackson’s Objections The legal dispute centered around whether the estate’s executors, John Branca and John McClain, violated the terms of