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What You Must Know Before Splitting Royalties

When it comes to releasing new music that results from collaborative effort, it’s important know not only who contributed to what on each the track, but how much of the. Continue reading

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Copyright Office Should Establish Conflict Of Interest Policy For The MMA Musical Works Database [Op-Ed]

In this piece, Chris Castle weighs in on why the Copyright Office should put in place a conflict of interest policy for the recently passed Music Modernization Act’s Musical works. Continue reading

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2nd Class Action Suit Filed Against Spotify Seeks $200M “To vindicate rights” Of Songwriters, Publishers

Just after Christmas, musician and music industry critic David Lowery filed a lawsuit against Spotify seeking class action status and $150 million in damages for using songs without obtaining the proper. Continue reading

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MusicThinkTank.com Weekly Recap – Back to Basics: Copyright(s) & More

Where The Music Industry Thinks Out Loud Bob Baker: Great! You've Got Their Attention – Now What? Dan Turner: BACK TO BASICS: COPYRIGHT(S) David Greenberg: Marketing OneOH!One: Break On Through. Continue reading

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Would You Sue A Restaurant For $30,000 If They Didn’t Pay You Royalties?

Many restaurants and venues are getting into legal trouble with music companies like BMI for illegally playing music. On Music Think Tank, Derek Miller talks about royalties, the problems that. Continue reading

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