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Sanity prevails: US Supreme Court refuses to hear “Stairway to Heaven” plagiarism case

It’s the plagiarism case that will not go away (it’s been with us since 2014). The estate of Randy California,

Sorry for the legal talk, but I feel the need to address things because I get so many emails about

Yes, this stupid, futile lawsuit has been ongoing this entire time. To recap, the estate of Randy California (he of

Five years on, the estate of Randy California of the band Spirit is still trying to prove that Jimmy Page

If you’ve been following along, you’ll know that the estate of Randy California, the late leader of a band called

This is one of the few days of the year that Canadians get a stat while America doesn’t. Feels good,

The sound you heard at midnight was a bunch of radio stations flipping to an all-Christmas format for the rest

Weed’s been legal in Canada for 24 hours. Society didn’t collapse. I think we’ll be okay. Here’s music news for

Here we go again. A couple of years ago, a California judge threw out a claim that Led Zeppelin (specifically

Here we go again. Last summer, a judge dismissed the case that alleged plagiarism and copyright infringement on the part of

The solstice has passed and the days are now getting longer! Only six months til summer And now, music news.

Research is behind every great story – Marc LeBlanc in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 008 October 19, 2020
As sports fans, we have historically been obsessed with the live match. Call it what you want, “appointment viewing” or “DVR proof”, the truth is, the live broadcast only showcases a portion of the overall story. Regardless of how and why you follow a player, team, match or competition, the stories that emerge both on […]
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AI democratizes sports data insights – Craig Buntin and Émilie Fournelle in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 007 October 14, 2020
Craig Buntin has spent most of his life on an edge. An Olympian and former 3-time Canadian pairs figure skating champion, Craig has made a name for himself by making bold moves on and off the ice. Fast forward to today, and his AI sports-tech company SportLogiq has already transformed how data is collected and […]
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The Ups and Downs of the Production Business – Don Young in Conversation with TBP Podcast EP 006 September 29, 2020
Glamour and fame usually come to mind when we imagine a career as a tv producer. The truth, however, can be quite different. To reach the top of this field takes decades of sacrifice and commitment. Join us as Don Young shares his story and the lessons he has learned during his career as one […]
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