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flag Trump's 2020 campaign settled a lawsuit over using Isaac Hayes' pre-1972 song without proper permission, highlighting copyright gaps for older music.

flag Donald Trump’s 2020 campaign settled a lawsuit with the Isaac Hayes estate over unauthorized use of “Walk On By,” a pre-1972 recording not fully protected under federal copyright law, highlighting legal gray areas for older music. flag Unlike post-1972 recordings, pre-1972 works fall under inconsistent state laws, and blanket licenses from ASCAP/BMI often don’t cover them, especially for political events. flag While most campaign music use is legally covered by performance rights, older recordings may require separate permission, creating uncertainty. flag The settlement underscores ongoing issues with copyright enforcement for legacy recordings, though legal outcomes remain highly dependent on jurisdiction.

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