Bridgeport v. The Island Def Jam Music Group

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Some documents and links relevant to the lawsuit filed Nov. 3, 2006, by Bridgeport Music Inc. against Jay-Z.

• Jay-Z Versus the Sample Troll at Slate.com
• Complaint [PDF] filed against Jay-Z in federal district court
• Malbiz Music, Inc. v. Armen Boladian and Bridgeport Music, Inc.: news article (June 2, 2005) and court argument finding fraud in assignment of Clinton Copyrights
• Video clip: Rick Karr interviews George Clinton and Hank Shocklee
• Bridgeport Music corporate details from Michigan Dept. of Labor and Economic Growth
• Bridgeport Music 1996 Annual Report [PDF]
• Bridgeport Music Articles of Incorporation [PDF]
• Bridgeport Music v. Dimensions Films: court opinion (April 28, 2004), summary on Wikipedia, and sample audio recordings of the disputed works
• ALLHIPHOP news: Bridgeport Music Files Lawsuit Against Jay-Z