"“There’s no question in my mind that
there has been a chilling effect,” Ms. Lepera said. “People have thrown a
lot of weight behind this — more weight than it deserves. Defendants
may be more inclined not to put up a fight.”
And for songwriters, the impact is still often felt when thoughts about the courtroom intrude in the studio.
“I’m
not going to stop writing songs,” said Busbee, who has written hits for
Keith Urban and Lady Antebellum. “But it puts a massive damper on the
process, if you’re concerned that you will be sued.”"
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