“Happy Birthday” is public domain, former owner Warner/Chapell to pay $14M

Ars Technica
By Joe MullinFeb 10, 2016, 4:19 pm94 pts
(credit: From court records in Good Morning to You v. Warner/Chappell) The public will soon be free to sing the world's most famous song. Music publisher Warner/Chappell will no longer be allowed to collect licensing royalties on those who sing "Happy Birthday" in public and will pay back $14 million to those…

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