Tresona

[Three Valves]

I think the 9th has a good chance of this one NOT being overturned.

[windshieldbug]

It sounds to me like a fair and just decision,
HOWEVER
it is possible that anyone using disco SHOULD be sued...

[K5JMH]

Curious to see how the rest plays out and if there is a class action brought against Tresona.

We all remember what happened with "Happy Birthday:"

...From Wikipedia
Prior to the lawsuit, Warner/Chappell had been earning $2 million a year licensing the song for commercial use,with a notable example the $5,000 paid by the filmmakers of the 1994 documentary, Hoop Dreams, in order to safely distribute the film. On February 8, 2016, Warner/Chappell agreed to pay a settlement of $14 million to those who had licensed the song, and would allow a final judgment declaring the song to be in the public domain, with a final hearing scheduled in March 2016. On June 28, 2016, the final settlement was officially granted and the court declared that the song was in the public domain.

[MaryAnn]

What is a show choir?

[tbonesullivan]

What is a show choir?

A choir that has choreographed moves in addition to singing. They often have dance breaks as well as matching costumes and makeup.

[Kirley]

Think of the big numbers from Broadway style musicals without all the pesky "acting" and "plot".

[bigboymusic]

For us tuba/euphers, it has effected the marching band world just as strong the past couple years.... I'm not sure exactly how this changes that part of it, but I know a lot of people that were strong armed into paying fees that may now not have been lawfully taken....

[enhite]

Very interesting. Thanks for posting.