Ninth Circuit Declines Rehearing in Sam Smith Copyright Dispute, Reviving Legal Battle

The Ninth Circuit has chosen not to reconsider an earlier decision by a three-judge panel regarding the lawsuit over the 2019 song “Dancing With a Stranger,” performed by pop artists Sam Smith and Normani. This decision effectively revives the legal battle concerning alleged copyright issues related to the hit single. For more detailed information, legal professionals may reference the original coverage provided by Law360.