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MLC seeks songwriters for key Board and Committee positions

The Mechanical Licensing Collective (MLC) is actively seeking nominations from the songwriting community to fill crucial roles on their board, offering a unique opportunity to influence the future of music licensing…..

Alana Bonilla on 06/12/2024 in Copyright Law | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Copyright and Marital Property: The Cher vs. Mary Bono Dispute

Cher is battling Mary Bono, the wife of her deceased musical partner Sonny, over lost royalties. Find out how a marital settlement agreement is at the heart of this high-stakes copyright clash…..

Alana Bonilla on 06/12/2024 in Copyright Law | Permalink | Comments (0)
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What is Tracklib? A look inside the pioneering music sample service

FACT: 20% of songs on Billboard 100 contain samples. But where do they come from and how can they be used legally? Andreas Ahlenius from Tracklib joins Michael Brandvold and Jay Gilbert on the Music Biz Weekly podcast to discuss…..

Bruce Houghton on 06/07/2024 in Copyright Law | Permalink | Comments (0)
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What is an ISWC? Hint: The key to music rights and royalties

If you’re a new artist, you may not fully understand all the important terms the industry throws at you yet. If an “ISWC” is one of those terms, don’t worry! We’ll give you everything you need to know about it below…..

Alana Bonilla on 06/06/2024 in Copyright Law | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Be sure to comment on the MLC Redesignation

The MLC’s sometimes controversial first five years are almost up, and the US Copyright Office is asking for public comment by today, May 29th…..

Bruce Houghton on 05/29/2024 in Copyright Law | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Supreme Court solves only half of the Copyright damages question

Uncover how copyright damages are calculated and what you need to know to protect your creative work. Keep reading to learn the critical factors that courts consider when awarding compensation for copyright infringement…..

Alana Bonilla on 05/24/2024 in Copyright Law | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Drake & Kendrick Lamar lift Copyright for Diss Tracks & It’s working in their favor

Drake and Kendrick Lamar drop copyright restrictions on their re, fueling their rivalry with fan-made reaction videos. Is it all just a big marketing scheme? If so, it’s brilliant. ….

Alana Bonilla on 05/15/2024 in Copyright Law | Permalink | Comments (0)
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When a Parody Song needs a long legal disclaimer, Copyright is broken [Mike Masnick]

No one doubts the importance of copyrights, but Mike Masnick and a some hilarious song parodies illustrate how copyright has an absurd side as well…..

Alana Bonilla on 04/25/2024 in Copyright Law | Permalink | Comments (0)
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The Guess Who can no longer perform hit songs that made the band famous

Leni Demancari of Ten13 Entertainment joins Michael Brandvold and Jay Gilbert on the Music Biz Weekly podcast to discuss the story of the Guess Who and one of the more bizarre and consequential music industry battles we’ve seen in a long time…..

Bruce Houghton on 04/24/2024 in Copyright Law | Permalink | Comments (1)
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SXSW tried to silence critics with Trademark, Copyright Claims & EFF fought back

Pro-Palestine Protesters at SXSW 2024 were met with copyright infringement and trademark claims from the festival until the Electronic Frontier Foundation stepped in. Here the EFF share their side of the drama…..

Alana Bonilla on 03/15/2024 in Conventions & Awards | Permalink | Comments (0)
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These two Court Decisions should push you to Copyright your songs NOW!

Copyright registration is not technically required to recieve copyright protection., but two recent court decisions underscore the importance of registering your work right away. by Stephen Carlisle of Nova Southeastern. Continue reading

Alana Bonilla on 01/30/2024 in Copyright Law | Permalink | Comments (0)
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