Forensic Musicology and the Blurred Lines of Federal Copyright History

This book examines the role of forensic musicologists in music copyright infringement claims. It analyzes the contested nature of the legal space in relation to the sometimes contradictory opinions of expert witnesses and non-expert judges and juries.

List of contents

Chapter 1: The Foundations of Music Copyright Law and Musical Expertise
Chapter 2: Judges, Experts, and Ordinary Listeners
Chapter 3: Arnstein, Krofft, and the Narrowing Role of Expertise
Chapter 4: The Problems with Arnstein and Krofft
Chapter 5: Sampling Cases and the Digital Audio Revolution
Chapter 6: New Standards of Musical Expertise
Conclusion: The "Blurred Lines" of Contemporary Music Copyright Litigation

About the author

Katherine M. Leo is assistant professor of music at Millikin University.

Summary

This book examines the role of forensic musicologists in music copyright infringement claims. It analyzes the contested nature of the legal space in relation to the sometimes contradictory opinions of expert witnesses and non-expert judges and juries.

Product details

• Authors: Katherine M Leo, Katherine M. Leo
• Publisher: Rowman and Littlefield
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.12.2020
• EAN: 9781793619402
• ISBN: 978-1-79361-940-2
• No. of pages: 202
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Music > Miscellaneous; Music, MUSIC / General, LAW / Intellectual Property / Copyright, MUSIC / Business Aspects, Music Industry, Copyright Law