A significant legal development has emerged in Brazil concerning Grammy Award-winning artist Adele's 2015 song "Million Years Ago." Brazilian Judge Vitctor Torres has issued an injunction ordering Sony and Universal's Brazilian divisions to cease all distribution and commercialization of the song across global platforms and formats.
This action stems from allegations by Brazilian composer Toninho Geraes, who asserts that "Million Years Ago" contains elements from his 1995 composition "Mulheres (Women)," recorded by Martinho da Vila on the album "Tá DelÃcia, Tá Gostoso." Geraes seeks compensation including $160,000 in moral damages, songwriting attribution, and royalty payments. The court order includes provisions for an $8,000 penalty per instance of non-compliance.
Legal representative Fredimio Trotta, speaking on behalf of Geraes, characterized the ruling as a watershed moment for Brazilian musical artistry, noting historic concerns about the international adaptation of Brazilian compositions. Trotta's firm has committed to notifying relevant media outlets and platforms about the judicial decision.
While this ruling represents a significant step, several factors remain unresolved, including the international enforceability of the judgment and the possibility of appeal by the involved record labels. We acknowledge the complexity of this situation and its importance to all parties involved while recognizing the need for due process as this matter proceeds through appropriate legal channels.
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