Business Law

  What was the result in the case in which James W. Newton, Jr. sued after the
Beastie Boys used six seconds of a Newton composition in a song.

a.        The Beastie Boys use of Newton's composition did not constitute a fair use
because a song was involved, and fair use is not a viable defense when a
claim is made that portions of a song were illegally used.

b.        The Beastie Boys use of Newton's composition did not constitute a fair use
because the Beastie Boys were attempting to profit off of Newton's composi-
tion.

c.         The Beastie Boys use of Newton's composition was unfair, and Newton did
not have to prove damages in order to recover.

d.        The Beastie Boys use of Newton's composition was brief enough to be consid-
ered fair use.

e.         The Beastie Boys use of Newton's composition did not constitute a fair use
because Newton could prove he suffered money damages because of the ac-
tions of the Beastie Boys.