Rick James' estate settles rights suit (AP)

Rick James pauses during an interview before a Hollywood premiere in this Oct. 2002 file photo, in Los Angeles.  The estate of late funk singer Rick James has settled a lawsuit that claimed a music publishing company collected money from licensing his songs without permission. (AP Photo/Rene Macura)AP - The estate of late funk singer Rick James has settled a lawsuit that claimed a music publishing company collected money from licensing his songs without permission. The estate’s attorney, Jennifer J. McGrath, announced the settlement in court Thursday. Trial had been set to begin Jan. 7.

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