London has a tradition for redeveloping its historical markets, and Smithfield would be the latest in a line of renovations, including Leadenhall Market and Covent Garden, both of which still stand on their medieval sites and mixoriginal architecture and modern design.
Because Coulton's cover is derivative of the original work by Sir Mix-A-Lot, Coulton does not have a copyright claim against "Glee" for using the Coulton version, Parks said.