Examples Flashcards by Alex Wilson | Brainscape

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1989 - first case to gain major media coverage

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The Turtles vs De La Soul

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What was under dispute?

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The Turtles sued De La Soul for unauthorized use of “You Showed Me” for their song “Transmitting Live From Mars”

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Impact of result

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The Turtles won - record companies became more wary of supporting sample-based artists for fear of legal battles and subsequent penalties

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1991 case

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Grand Upright Music Ltd. vs Warner Bros. Records

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What was under dispute?

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Biz Markie sued for sampling a Gilbert O’Sullivan composition without license

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Verdict of Judge Kevin Thomas Duffy

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Biz Markie had shown “callous disregard for the law”

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