Ownership Of 1973 Song’s Copyrights Debated In 2nd Circuit Briefs

Mealey's (December 1, 2017, 10:27 AM EST) -- NEW YORK — In briefs filed with the Second Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals, a rhythm and blues band and other parties connected with a 1973 song they recorded, spar over ownership of the song’s copyrights, notably related to recent songs that sampled the old recording (John Wilson, et al. v. Dynatone Publishing Co., et al., No. 17-1549, 2nd Cir.)....