Womble Perspectives

Section 203 and Hip‑Hop History


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Today we're breaking down a copyright decision out of the Southern District of New York. On January 8, 2026, the court granted Universal Music Group’s motion to dismiss in a case brought by hip‑hop legends Salt‑N‑Pepa. 

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  • Universal Music Group’s Recent Success in Blocking Section 203 Termination Rights Could Pose a Threat to Artists’ Abilities to Reclaim Sound Recording Rights in the Future.

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  • William T. Ramsey
  • Mariam N. Stockton
  • Dani Bhadare-Valente 
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Womble PerspectivesBy Womble Bond Dickinson