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Jury verdict decided in favor of Ed Sheeran, denying copyright infringement claim.
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Blurred Lines Case
Regarding the appeal:
Hollywood Reporter: Marvin Gaye’s Family Gets Boost from Songwriters, Musicologists in ‘Blurred Lines’ Appeal
The Tennesseean: Legendary songwriters back Gaye family in legal filing
As expert for winning Marvin Gaye Family
Vulture: Why Copyright Infringement Is Pop’s Big Problem (PDF)
Hollywood Reporter: Marvin Gaye Family Lawyer: How I Won the ‘Blurred Lines’ Trial (Guest Column)
- ‘Blurred Lines’ Trial Opens As Jurors Hear Dueling Arguments About What’s At Stake
- ‘Blurred Lines’ Trial: Robin Thicke Performs Piano Medley In Court
- ‘Blurred Lines’ Trial: Motown Exec Wanted to Make Robin Thicke-Marvin Gaye Mashup
- How Similar Is ‘Blurred Lines’ To A 1977 Marvin Gaye Hit?
Los Angeles Times: Expert: ‘Blurred Lines’ hook, bass line similar to Marvin Gaye hit
Music Row:[Exclusive] Marvin Gaye Attorney: No ‘Blurred Lines’ In Verdict
Hollywood Reporter: Marvin Gaye Family Says Jury Has Been “Poisoned” by ‘Blurred Lines’ Trial Testimony
New York Times: ‘Blurred Lines’ Infringed on Marvin Gaye Copyright, Jury Rules
Variety: ‘Blurred Lines’ Jury Orders Pharrell, Robin Thicke to Pay $7.3 Million to Marvin Gaye Family
The Guardian: Pharrell Williams and Robin Thicke to pay $7.4m to Marvin Gaye’s family over Blurred Lines
Washington Post: Robin Thicke, Pharrell Williams owe Marvin Gaye’s family $7.4 million for ‘Blurred Lines,’ jury decides
CBS: Jury: Pharrell, Robin Thicke copied Marvin Gaye for “Blurred Lines”
Fox News: Jury finds Robin Thicke, Pharrell ripped off Marvin Gaye song in ‘Blurred Lines’
BBC News: Blurred Lines Marvin Gaye Dispute to go to Trial
ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation): Robin Thicke and Pharrell Williams to Face Marvin Gaye’s Family in Court Over Blurred Lines Plagiarism Claims
Lifestyle Magazine: Court Sides With Gaye Family on ‘Blurred Lines’ Feud
Rappler: Court Sides With Gaye Family on ‘Blurred Lines’ Feud
Métro: Robin Thicke et Pharrell Williams Attendent le Verdict
Hollywood Reporter: ‘Blurred Lines’ Lawsuit: Marvin Gaye Family Now Claims Robin Thicke Stole Two Songs (Exclusive)
New York Times: In Dispute Over a Song, Marvin Gaye’s Family Files a Countersuit
Billboard: Marvin Gaye’s Family Sues EMI Over Robin Thicke’s ‘Blurred Lines’
CNN: Marvin Gaye heirs sue ‘Blurred Lines’ artists
The Independent UK: Blurred Lines singer Robin Thicke accused of plagiarism as Marvin Gaye’s family launches lawsuit
Express UK: Marvin Gaye’s family hit back at Robin Thicke’s Blurred Lines suit
Toronto Sun: Marvin Gaye’s children launch legal suit against Robin Thicke
Sydney Morning Herald: Marvin Gaye heirs take Robin Thicke to court over Blurred Lines
Today Singapore: Robin Thicke song dispute continues
Zumic: Marvin Gaye’s family alleges two stolen songs blurred lines countersuit
Fact: Marvin Gaye family launch countersuit against Robin Thicke–claim Marvin Gaye fixation
Pitchfork: Marvin Gaye’s family countersues Robin Thicke over blurred lines also claim he stole another song
Complex: Marvin Gaye’s Family Sues Robin Thicke Over Blurred Lines
102 JAMZ THE HIP HOP STATION: Marvin Gaye’s Family Files Countersuit Against Robin Thicke EMI
K Pop Starz: Robin Thicke Nabbed Two Songs From Marvin Gaye
This is 50: Gaye’s Family Files A Lawsuit
Canoe Canada: Marvin Gaye’s children launch legal suit against Robin Thicke