He sold his song in 1963 for almost nothing. At last, the law says it's his again — everywhere

Cyril Vetter was a young songwriter in 1962 when he co-wrote 'Double Shot (Of My Baby's Love)', a rock 'n' roll hit for the Swingin' Medallions. Like many unknown artists of the era, he signed the rights away in 1963. US copyright law was written for exactly his situation: after enough decades, creators may terminate old transfers and reclaim their work. Vetter did — but the publisher's successors argued his reclaimed rights stopped at the US border. Lower courts disagreed, declaring him sole owner worldwide, and on October 19 the US Supreme Court rejected the major labels' challenge, leaving Vetter's victory standing. A 64-year-old song, back with the man who wrote it.

SDG 16 · Peace, justice and strong institutions — Mechanism: legal ruling