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Appeals Court Revives Copyright Case Against Sam Smith

5/1/2025

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A federal appeals court has reignited a copyright infringement lawsuit against Sam Smith and Normani over their hit "Dancing with a Stranger." The 9th Circuit identified significant similarities to a 2015 track of the same name, prompting a California judge to reassess the case and highlighting the critical role of jury evaluation in copyright matters.

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Story summary

A federal appeals court has reignited a copyright infringement lawsuit against Sam Smith and Normani over their hit "Dancing with a Stranger." The 9th Circuit identified significant similarities to a 2015 track of the same name, prompting a California judge to reassess the case and highlighting the critical role of jury evaluation in copyright matters.