Luigui Bleand Ordered to Pay $1.2 Million in Music Copyright Infringement Case

Musician Luigui Bleand has been ordered to pay $1.2 million in a music copyright infringement case. Representatives for J&N, 829Music, and Mayimba stated their intent to protect their catalogs against unauthorized exploitation, viewing the judgment as a warning to the industry. Bleand disputed the ruling, citing financial difficulties in his defense and maintaining he had obtained rights through contracts.