'Blurred Lines' case ruling discussed

“A Clear View of ‘Blurred Lines’” will be presented by the Midwest Chapter of the Copyright Society of the USA and the Arts, Communications, Entertainment & Sports Section of the State Bar of Michigan on Friday, May 20, at the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law.

The event is scheduled from noon to 2 p.m. The school is located at 651 E. Jefferson.

The lawsuit and subsequent verdict in the copyright infringement case of the song “Blurred Lines” has raised questions within the music and legal industries, organizers say.

It will be topic of discussion by music and copyright experts who will present a review of the judicial ruling and the impact of that ruling on the creation and performance of music.

Speakers will include Judith Finell, president of the music consulting firm Finell Music Services Inc. who was the testifying musicologist for the Marvin Gaye estate in the case.

Cost is $12.50 in advance/$15 day of event; $10 in advance/$12.50 day of event for CSUSA members; $7 in advance/$9 day of event for students.

Limited registration available, light lunch included.

For advanced registration, visit csusa.org/clearview/blurredlines.