Suing to Protect "The Boys of Summer"

California Republican Senatorial Candidate Charles DeVore was sued by singer Don Henley, a founding member of the Eagles, over a campaign video that appeared on YouTube. Henley argues that DeVore used copyrighted material in the video. Specifically, DeVore used two of Henley’s songs, “The Boys of Summer,” and “All She Wants to do is Dance.”

The songs were used as a tool to attack DeVore’s opponent, United States Senator Barbara Boxer. DeVore, however, has not backed down from the suit. He filed a counter claim, arguing that the First Amendment’s protections of political speech authorize the use of Henley’s music.

YouTube originally removed the videos from its website, but later reposted them after DeVore challenged their removal. Subsequently, YouTube informed Henley that it would only remove the videos again, upon the filing of the lawsuit.

If you have had copyrighted material infringed upon, contact an attorney who will be able to assert your legal property rights in the material.

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