(Bloomberg) -- Mark Rifkin, a partner at Wolf Haldenstein, discusses a recent federal court decision, which struck down the copyright for the iconic song, "We Shall Overcome," saying that adapting the song from older works was not enough to qualify for copyright protection. He speaks June Grasso on Bloomberg Radio's "Bloomberg Law."

<p>(Bloomberg) -- Mark Rifkin, a partner at Wolf Haldenstein, discusses a recent federal court decision, which struck down the copyright for the iconic song, "We Shall Overcome," saying that adapting the song from older works was not enough to qualify for copyright protection. He speaks June Grasso on Bloomberg Radio's "Bloomberg Law."</p>

June Grasso speaks with prominent attorneys and scholars, analyzing legal issues and cases in the news.

<p>June Grasso speaks with prominent attorneys and scholars, analyzing legal issues and cases in the news.</p>

Hosts June Grasso speaks with prominent attorneys and legal scholars, analyzing major legal issues and cases in the news.

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Judge Rules ‘We Shall Overcome’ Not Under Copyright (Audio)

Judge Rules `We Shall Overcome' Not Under Copyright (Audio)

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