George Clinton v. Will Adams et al

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Case overview

Case Number:

2:10-cv-09476

Court:

California Central

Nature of Suit:

Copyright

Judge:

Otis D. Wright, II

Firms

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  1. May 18, 2012

    George Clinton, Black Eyed Peas Settle IP Suit Over Sampling

    Funk legend George Clinton has reached an agreement to drop his suit accusing the Black Eyed Peas of copyright infringement for sampling his 1979 song "(Not Just) Knee Deep" in the pop group's award-winning album "The E.N.D."

  2. May 07, 2012

    Judge Slims Funk Icon's IP Suit Against The Black Eyed Peas

    A California federal judge on Monday trimmed funk legend George Clinton's copyright suit against The Black Eyed Peas over the hip-hop group's use of his '70s hit song "(Not Just) Knee Deep" in a remix version of its chart-topping single "Shut Up."

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