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US appeals court backs The Weeknd in song-theft dispute with British songwriters

The Ninth Circuit has upheld the dismissal of a song-theft claim against The Weeknd brought by British songwriters over 'I Need To Love' and 'A Lonely Night'.…

Chris Cooke • 11 Oct 2021

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British songwriters who accuse The Weeknd of song-theft take dispute to the Ninth Circuit appeals court

British songwriters Brian Clover and Scott McCulloch have asked the Ninth Circuit to revive their song-theft lawsuit against The Weeknd over 'A Lonely Night'.…

Chris Cooke • 29 Jan 2021

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Court dismisses plagiarism claims made against The Weeknd

A judge has dismissed a lawsuit by three British songwriters claiming The Weeknd's 'A Lonely Night' copied their song 'I Need To Love'.…

Chris Cooke • 24 Jul 2020

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The Weeknd hits back at A Lonely Night song-theft claim by British songwriters

The Weeknd's lawyers argue that British songwriters' claim that 'A Lonely Night' copies 'I Need To Love' is frivolous and lacks evidence of access or substantial similarity.…

Chris Cooke • 04 Jun 2020