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LED ZEPPELIN's Publishers Seek $613,000 Attorneys' Fees in 'Stairway To Heaven' Case

According to Courthouse News, LED ZEPPELIN's publisher Warner/Chappell Music is asking for $613,000 in attorneys' fees in connection with the lawsuit filed by the estate of SPIRIT's Randy California over "Stairway To Heaven". The plaintiffs had argued that the song borrowed heavily from SPIRIT's "Taurus", but a jury in L.A. disagreed, finding unanimously in favor of LED ZEPPELIN. On Thursday, Warner/Chappell Music asked the Federal Court for $613,471 in attorneys' fees, citing "extensive and o...

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01:55 on July 9 2016

Led Zeppelin's Publishers Seeking $613,000 in Legal Fees After Lawsuit Win

Rolling Stone — Led Zeppelin's publishing company Warner/Chappell Music is seeking over $613,000 to offset legal fees incurred in the band's "Stairway to Heaven" copyright infringement l... more info

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23:26 on July 8 2016

Led Zeppelin Publisher Seeking Legal Fees From Plantiff in “Stairway to Heaven” Lawsuit

411 Mania — Almost $800,000... more info

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11:45 on July 9 2016

Led Zeppelin's publishers seeking almost £500k in legal fees after 'Stairway To Heaven' trial win

NME — Band were cleared of copyright infringement last month (June) more info

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11:55 on July 8 2016

LED ZEPPELIN's Publishers Seek $613,000 Attorneys' Fees in 'Stairway To Heaven' Case

Roadrunner - Blabbermouth — According to Courthouse News, LED ZEPPELIN's publisher Warner/Chappell Music is asking for $613,000 in attorneys' fees in connection with the lawsuit filed by the estate ... more info

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