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Hey Mickey

Toni Basil cannot pursue her economic interference, elder abuse and unfair business practices claims against third parties who licensed her song “Mickey” and its music video without her permission, a California appeals court ruled, finding the claims are preempted by the federal Copyright Act.

LOS ANGELES — Toni Basil cannot pursue her economic interference, elder abuse and unfair business practices claims against third parties who licensed her song “Mickey” and its music video without her permission, a California appeals court ruled, finding the claims are preempted by the federal Copyright Act. 

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