Bruno Mars sings a song composed by Paul McCartney at a family holiday party at Mr. Mars's home. Later that week, Bruno Mars sings the song at a large concert. No permission from Mr. McCartney was received. Discuss whether Mr. McCartney's copyright rights have been violated by either performance.?

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The performance at the concert violates Paul McCartney's rights because it is a public performance. The performance at Bruno Mars's family party is permissible as a private performance if it was in a social setting or family event (as it appears to be). A copyright owner's rights of performance is limited to public performances.?

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