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Restaurateurs Beware: Michael Jackson Could Cost You $40,000

Beware Restaurateurs: Michael Jackson Could Cost You $40,000

HiteshsharmaWe bet this restaurant in Dhaba, India didn't pay license fees​If you own a restaurant, beware Michael Jackson and R. Kelly. Play their music -- or any other copyrighted songs -- in your restaurant or business without the proper license and you can face fines of $10,000 per song. Fo ... More >>

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