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    • Sep 9, 2009
    Seventeen labels file a copyright infringement suit against "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" in Nashville. Among the recordings in question: Faith Hill's "Mississippi Girl," Trisha Yearwood's "How Do I Live," Billy Ray Cyrus' "Achy Breaky Heart" and Lynyrd Skynyrd's "What's Your Name"
    Nov 19, 2009
    TMZ reports Taylor Swift has joined BMI in a copyright infringement suit filed against The Sports Cellar, an Idaho venue that used her song "Should've Said No" for karaoke without securing permission
    Jan 7, 2010
    The Tennessean reports ASCAP has sued Lonnie's Western Room for use of songs for karaoke without securing the rights. Among the titles: "Before He Cheats," "Walking In Memphis," "Don't Close Your Eyes" and "The End Of The World"
    Mar 22, 2010
    A Nashville judge approves a settlement between A&E and the House of Bryant for the 12-second use of "Rocky Top" in "City Confidential"
    Mar 18, 2010
    Roger Miller's widow, Mary Miller, wins control of his copyrights from 1964 on, including "Dang Me" and "King Of The Road," from Sony/ATV in a Nashville court decision. She's also awarded $900,000
    Aug 30, 2010
    Big Kenny and Billy Dean lead a cadre of music professionals attending a government panel on piracy in Nashville. Also on hand: songwriters Beth Nielsen Chapman, Roger Murrah, Steve Bogard and Rick Carnes
    Nov 17, 2010
    The Ray Charles Foundation files suit in Los Angeles against Ray Charles Robinson Jr., alleging copyright infringements in his book "You Don't Know Me: Reflections Of My Father, Ray Charles"
    Aug 22, 2011
    Sony/ATV sends a letter to Nicaraguan president Daniel Ortega insisting he immediately stop using "Stand By Me" in his re-election campaign
    Aug 30, 2011
    The Bellamy Brothers acknowledge that a Britney Spears song, "Hold It Against Me," did not rip off their own "If I Said You Have A Beautiful Body Would You Hold It Against Me" as a Florida court resolves a defamation suit brought by songwriter Dr. Luke against The Bellamys
    Oct 14, 2011
    The Milwaukee Business Journal reports the Five O'Clock Steakhouse has settled with Jimmy Buffett over use of its name, promoted with allusions to Buffett's duet with Alan Jackson, "It's Five O'Clock Somewhere"



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