Shabba Ranks, an iconic figure in dancehall, has filed a lawsuit against the publishing arm of Greensleeves Records. He seeks to recover the rights to several of his hits, including the track "Dem Bow". The dispute is based on U.S. copyright law, which allows authors to reclaim their rights after a certain period. Ranks contests the validity of an agreement stating that his works were "works made for hire".
Shabba Ranks sues Greensleeves Records to reclaim his music rights
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