Ernest Lee Straughter et al v. Usher Raymond et al

  1. June 27, 2013

    Usher Allowed To Perform 'Confessions' At Awards Show

    A California federal judge Wednesday refused a songwriter's bid for a temporary restraining order that would have prevented rhythm and blues artist Usher from performing songs off his hit album "Confessions" at the 26th annual Rhythm & Soul Music Awards ceremony Thursday night.

  2. September 19, 2011

    Usher Asks Judge To Revisit 'Burn' Copyright Ruling

    R&B artists Usher and Jermaine Dupri asked a California federal judge on Friday to reconsider her denial of their motion for summary judgment in a copyright suit over Usher's 2004 song "Burn," arguing that her ruling made numerous critical errors.

  3. August 22, 2011

    Jury To Hear Copyright Suit Over Usher Song

    A California federal judge refused Friday to toss a songwriter's copyright infringement claims filed against R&B artists Usher and Jermaine Dupri, record label Sony Music Entertainment, and others over Usher's platinum-selling 2004 song "Burn."