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Beastie Boys Want Another $2.4M From Monster Energy For Legal Fees

Back in June, the Beastie Boys won a copyright lawsuit against Monster Energy Drink after the company used the band’s music and likeness in promos for a sponsored snowboard competition without their permission. The surviving Beastie Boys were awarded $1.7 million, but they are now asking for an additional $2.4 million to cover the legal [...]

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00:17 on January 20 2015

Beastie Boys Want Another $2.4M From Monster Energy For Legal Fees

Stereogum — Back in June, the Beastie Boys won a copyright lawsuit against Monster Energy Drink after the company used the band’s music and likeness in promos for a sponsored snowb... more info

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20:39 on January 19 2015

Beastie Boys seek $2.4M in Monster Energy lawsuit

Mercury News, California — Attorneys for the Beastie Boys are asking a New York court to order the maker of Monster Energy drink to pay nearly $2.4 million in legal fees to cover their costs in a c... more info

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