New York: Albany: Fines for Impersonating Music Acts (New York Times)

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Music acts that impersonate real performers can be fined $5,000 to $15,000 under a new state law. A bill signed by Gov. Eliot Spitzer yesterday prohibits performances that try to cash in through false and misleading representations of names, billings and promotions similar to the original act. The measure is meant to address financial losses suffered by recording artists like the Platters, the ...

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