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Using Music in Political Campaigns: Misuse, Copyright Infringement, & Litigation

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Jack White threatens a lawsuit after Trump uses 'Seven Nation Army' without permission.
This episode explores the legal complexities of using music in political campaigns, focusing on copyright infringement, licensing requirements, and false endorsement claims. Guest Professor Joseph Fishman discusses recent lawsuits, including The White Stripes vs. Trump, and broader issues like fair use and songwriter rights.

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A clear legal guide to why campaign songs keep ending up in court.

The piece treats campaign songs as a small nuisance at first, then shows why that is a mistake. Craig Williams and Vanderbilt law and music professor Joe Fishman keep the focus on the legal fight, where rallies, lawsuits, injunctions, and objections all run into each other when…

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You want the legal fight behind familiar campaign songs as it unfolds.

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