Apollo Global Management Inc. and its Venetian Las Vegas were sued over accusations that they profited from a “brazen” scheme at the resort’s karaoke lounge that ripped off songs from YouTube rather than paying a commercial music service.
Sybersound Records Inc., a record label distributed by Universal Music Group, says the Kamu Ultra Karaoke lounge engaged in “naked theft and piracy” at its “Sin City” parties by letting customers choose Sybersound tracks off YouTube that are only for non-commercial listening, according to the complaint in Los Angeles federal court.
Court filings show promotional material for the Kamu Ultra Karaoke lounge on the Venetian’s website.
Source: Court Documents
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