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Latest Decision in Band Name Dispute Among Original "Rascals" Members Second Circuit Upholds District Court's Interpretation of "Broadcasting" in Insurance Policy's Media Exclusion Clause

5 minute read February 01, 2022 at 12:03 AM
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Stan Soocher
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Latest Decision in Band Name Dispute Among Original "Rascals" Members

Through the years, the four original members of the 1960s rock band The Rascals, whose hits included "Groovin'" and "People Got To Be Free," have engaged in multiple intra-band battles over which members have the right to use the "Rascals" name for live performances.

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