On this week's episode, The Shepherds get into the complex multi-year lawsuit between acclaimed singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran and the children and estate of "Let's Get it On" cowriter Edward Benjamin Townsend. Over the past 20 years, there have been many high profile lawsuits related to copyright infringement in the music industry. With the decision of the Marvin Gaye vs. Robin Thicke and Pharrell Williams case causing uproar amongst artists, music companies and legal minds, many are left wondering what about music is actually protected under copyright law? The Shepherds are here to help!

Interesting Links

https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/04/arts/music/ed-sheeran-marvin-gaye-copyright-trial-verdict.html

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/10/05/arts/music/stairway-to-heaven-led-zeppelin-lawsuit.html

https://www.gq.com/story/robin-thicke-interview-blurred-lines-music-video-collaborating-with-2-chainz-and-kendrick-lamar-mercy

https://www.lostinmusic.org/cases/detail/15-marvin-gaye-estate-vs-robin-thicke-and-pharre

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https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/05/arts/music/ed-sheeran-marvin-gaye-copyright-trial.html

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