Music: Tracy Chapman Wins Copyright Infringement Suit Against Nicki Minaj

Artists: When you seek permission, but don’t receive it, proceed with extreme caution.

There is an old saying that “it is better to seek forgiveness than ask for permission.” That ethos can be disastrous in the copyright law world. Any casual music fan knows Tracy Chapman. Anyone who has any exposure to pop culture knows Nicky Minaj. This matter involves two very high profile musical artists, and a convoluted fact pattern.

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