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Old 03-18-2014, 05:07 AM
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After toy company GoldieBlox used the Beastie Boys' song "Girls" in an ad, the Beasties sued due to copyright infringement. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the two parties have come to a settlement, the terms of which are unknown. The case has been dismissed.

The company initially made the argument that their commercial parody of the "highly sexist" song was covered under the Fair Use Doctrine. The band disagreed, arguing that it was copyright infringement. Adam Yauch's will prohibited the use of Beastie Boys songs in advertisements. Shortly after Yauch died, the band sued Monster Energy Drink for illegally using their music.

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