Overview
- Copeland told Billboard that he, Sting and Andy Summers “get along great” and that he and Sting still speak about everyday things like their families and social media.
- Copeland and Summers have brought a lawsuit in London seeking unpaid royalties and arranger’s fees for The Police catalogue, with lawyers describing the claim as seeking substantial damages.
- NME reports the pair originally sought between $2 million and $10.75 million and that Sting has paid more than $800,000 in royalties since the suit was filed, a figure Sting disputes.
- Copeland said he is not handling the case personally and described the legal and accounting work as being done by “bean counters” in London, asking to be informed of the outcome.
- Copeland is currently touring with his Have I Said Too Much? spoken‑word show and framed the dispute as separate from long‑term creative ties, saying the band’s members now make music for different reasons.