Drake is getting ready for one more spherical in his authorized combat with Universal music Group. This units the stage for a case that continues to attract extensive trade consideration. After his defamation lawsuit was dismissed in early October, the Toronto rapper moved rapidly to enchantment. This alerts that the battle is way from over.

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit has now positioned each side on the calendar for a mediation session. It is scheduled on December 19 at 10:30 a.m. ET. Chief Circuit Mediator Kathleen M. Scanlon will lead the dialogue by cellphone, in line with reports. The session is anticipated to provide each Drake and UMG an opportunity to put out their positions. They will gauge the power of their competing claims and decide if there may be room for a negotiated decision.

Drake’s authorized push dates again to a lawsuit he filed in January. It rapidly attracted headlines due to the explosive allegations at its heart. The case rested on what Judge Jeannette Vargas referred to as a “hefty” accusation in opposition to the rapper. However, she finally concluded the declare couldn’t fairly be taken as reality. “Although the accusation is serious,” she wrote, “the nature of a rap battle—often characterized by incendiary remarks—means that audiences do not expect to receive factual assertions.”

UMG welcomed the dismissal and framed Drake’s authentic submitting as an pointless assault on inventive expression. The firm has mentioned it’s keen to maneuver previous the dispute. It desires to return its consideration to Drake’s music and ongoing initiatives.

What occurs on December 19 may form the trajectory of this battle for months, if not years. A mediation that breaks in UMG’s favor could place added strain on Drake. He continues to defend his place publicly and legally. With each side getting ready for a pivotal dialogue, the end result is more likely to echo far past the courtroom.