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August 25, 2011

Zappa v Rykodisc Decision

Gail Zappa v. Rykodisc, Inc., 08 Civ. 396 (WHP), NYLJ 1202512134305, at *1 (S.D.N.Y. decided August 17, 2011)

Posted by On the Cover Songs at 8/25/2011

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