Isaac Hayes’ estate will be taking Donald Trump to court. Trump, Republican National Conference, and National Rifle Association have all been served with a lawsuit for unlawful use of songs. The court hearing is schedule today at the Atlanta Federal Court.&
Isaac Hayes Estate’s family attorney James L. Walker, Jr. served papers on Donald Trump, the RNC, the NRA and several others who have used the family’s music illegally.
On multiple occasions, Trump used “Hold On I’m Coming” at his political rallies without the estate’s permission. The song was written by Hayes and performed by Sam & Dave. Trump’s team used the song on Aug. 16 during the rally held at Georgia State Convocation Center in Atlanta.&
“It’s ‘weird’ to think you can use a copyright 134 times after being warned to stop countless times and not have to pay for the use,” Walker said. “The court hearing set for September 3 is reserved at Atlanta Federal Court.”
Isaac Hayes, III, the administrator of the publishing song catalogue of his father, shared thoughts on the latest court proceedings that will take place today.&
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“After several years of asking Mr. Trump not to use our copyright or song, we were...
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