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The SERMAPod Ep. 103 | Might As Well Sue: The Van Halen Fair Use Case

The SERMAPod

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The SERMAPod Ep. 103 | Might As Well Sue: The Van Halen Fair Use Case
Jan 21, 2026 Episode 103
Rich Lenkov

Professor Kevin Greene joins Rich Lenkov to discuss a federal fair use case involving the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and the alleged unauthorized use of Van Halen photographs. The conversation covers transformative use, market impact, and the real-world risks creators face when relying on fair use in litigation. 

Kevin Greene: https://www.swlaw.edu/faculty/full-time/kevin-j-greene

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