Font licensing 2026 for small businesses: Avoid costly mistakes
In 1991, rapper Biz Markie released “Alone Again,” sampling Gilbert O’Sullivan’s “Alone Again (Naturally)” without clearing the rights. O’Sullivan sued. The judge didn’t just rule against Biz Markie — he referred the case for criminal prosecution. The ruling stated that unauthorized sampling was theft, not fair use. The case permanently changed how the music industry…