Court Rejects US Photographer’s Restraining Order Towards Amyl and the Sniffers’ Amy Taylor

A civil harassment restraining order petition put ahead by a US photographer in opposition to Amyl and the Sniffers’ Amy Taylor has been rejected by an LA court docket this week.

The petition was filed by photographer Jamie Nelson in December within the LA Superior Court. Nelson described herself because the creator and sole copyright holder of a photographic collection of Taylor titled Champagne Problems, which was revealed in Vogue Portugal in July 2025. She stated her work was used with out permission after one of many photos was shared publicly by a 3rd celebration linked to Taylor, prompting her to challenge cease-and-desist notices to all events, together with Taylor and Amyl and the Sniffers.

A civil motion lawsuit from Taylor over the images adopted, after Nelson allegedly bought a collection of them as “fine art prints” on her web site. According to Taylor, no settlement existed authorising Nelson to promote copies.

“I am grateful that the court reviewed the evidence and provided the opportunity for the matter to be addressed on the record,” Nelson advised Rolling Stone AU/NZ.

“I am proud to have stood up for myself and for artists who may face similar situations, because independent artists should not feel powerless when confronted with conduct they believe is bullying or intimidating.”

The broader copyright points between Nelson and Amyl’s camp will proceed in federal court docket, presently set for March nineteenth, the place it should think about an anti-SLAPP movement in opposition to Taylor (which goals “to prevent people from using courts, and potential threats of a lawsuit, to intimidate people who are exercising their First Amendment rights”) and movement for judgement on the pleadings.

“I will continue defending my work and pursuing my rights in the federal copyright case now pending before the court,” Nelson stated.

“My hope is that this case encourages artists to assert their rights, document their work, and seek lawful remedies when necessary.”