Litigation
Jun. 29, 2016
'Happy Birthday to You' not yet public domain, judge rules
The song "Happy Birthday to You" is one step closer to entering the public domain with a federal judge's approval Monday of a $14 million settlement agreement between Warner Chappell Music Inc. and the plaintiff class.
Daily Journal Staff Writer
LOS ANGELES - The song "Happy Birthday to You" is one step closer to entering the public domain with a federal judge's approval Monday of a $14 million settlement agreement between Warner Chappell Music Inc. and the plaintiff class.
Before the settlement can be truly finalized, U.S. District Judge George H. King said, an objection to the plaintiff's request for attorne...
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