Songwriters Guild of America Jumps Into 'Y.M.C.A.' Copyright Termination Fray

The Guild tells the judge about the huge stakes and why the case shouldn't get bogged down in legal maneuvers from the well-heeled music industry.

November 17 -  The Hollywood Reporter
by Eriq Gardner

Songwriters Guild of America is making a bold move to insert itself in the early stages of a case that could shake up the music industry. The SGA has asked a court for permission to submit an amicus brief in the dispute over whether the original lead singer of the Village People has a right to terminate copyright grants on 32 songs, including the big hit, "Y.M.C.A."
 
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