Dismissal Of ‘Can’t Help Falling In Love’ Copyright Case Affirmed By Panel

Mealey's ( May 6, 2022, 12:49 PM EDT) -- NEW YORK — A federal judge in New York did not err in dismissing a declaratory judgment action involving the validity of a termination of the copyright to the hit song “Can’t Help Falling In Love” made famous by Elvis Presley, the Second Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals ruled May 4 in a blow to the heirs of songwriter Hugo Peretti....