A blast from the past!

I have always admired Robben Ford and had the opportunity to learn from him when I attended Guitar Institute of Technology in the 80′s.

Here’s Robben with the Yellowjackets in 1979.

You’ve been served…..

Click below to see what happens when you (allegedly) spend a lot of time on Limewire.

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Infringement is Everywhere?

A Texas songwriter filed suit claiming Tim McGraw’s song “Everywhere” infringes on one of his compositions.  The lawsuit was originally filed in Texas but was transferred to the U.S. District Court in Nashville.

Plaintiff must prove that Defendants had “access” to his prior composition.  The complaint is vague on this issue and also implies that Terri Clark recording(s) also infringe on his work.

I think Plaintiff may have some problems with the applicable Statute of Limitations.  Also, Plaintiff will have to establish how Defendants had access to his work–vague allegations won’t cut it unless the songs are strikingly similar. 

Jay Bowen and Tim Warnock represent all defendants.  Here’s copy of the complaint: mcgraw