Sampling portions of preexisting songs and sound recordings in new works became common in the 1980s, with the rise of hip-hop music and the widespread availability of digital sampling technology.
Recent Decisions In Music Sampling Litigation
Sampling portions of preexisting songs and sound recordings in new works became common in the 1980s, with the rise of hip-hop music and the widespread availability of digital sampling technology. This article examines several 2026 court decisions involving music sampling disputes.

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