A "smoking gun" found in a 1927 songbook may prove once and for all that the song "Happy Birthday" is out of copyright.
Though it's long been known to be older than claimed, the presumptive copyright proprietor improperly continues to collect royalties and charge licensing fees: for those wishing to use the song, it's cheaper to pay up than fight in court.
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We all know vital information about ourselves and our private digital accounts can be compromised by cybercriminals. However, many would be frightened to know just how compromised they and their… READ THE REST
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