Salt-N-Pepa's Legal Battle with Universal Music Group

SOURCE www.breitbart.com
Salt-N-Pepa are suing Universal Music Group for refusing to turn over the rights to their master recordings, citing the copyright act of 1976. The lawsuit aims to reclaim ownership of their music catalog and seek damages for UMG's actions.

Key Points

  • Salt-N-Pepa suing UMG for refusing to hand over master recordings
  • Citing copyright act of 1976 to reclaim ownership of music catalog
  • Seeking damages for lost revenue and punitive damages
  • UMG claims recordings were 'works made for hire' and not reclaimable

Pros

  • Fighting for artists' rights to control their own music catalog
  • Seeking damages for potential financial losses

Cons

  • Dispute causing music to be pulled from streaming services
  • Legal battle may be lengthy and costly