BMI Beats Pandora: Courts Says Pandora Must Raise Payments To Songwriters 43%

The laws governing digital music are a mess and getting messier. Recently, the FCC approved Pandora's purchase of a radio station that would lower payments to rightsholders, and an ASCAP. Continue reading

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Pandora Defeats ASCAP, Music Publishers In Royalty Rate Appeal

It's been a good week for Pandora.  First the FCC approved it's purchase of a small radio station that could lead to lower payments to artists; and today it won. Continue reading

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Pandora Purchase Of FM Station Clears FCC, Lower Payments To Artists Likely

Pandora has long complained that the rates it pays to play music are too high.  It's fought that battle in the courts, with lobbyists and with regulatory bodies.  Just as. Continue reading

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BMI Files Lawsuit To Block Pandora “Stunt”

Just 2 days after Pandora bought a small South Dakota radio station in an attempt to lower the rates it pays for streaming music online, BMI has filed a lawsuit. Continue reading

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Pandora Buys South Dakota Radio Station In Attempt To Lower Royalty Payments

(UPDATED) Pandora has purchased a small radio station in South Dakota in an attempt to lower the rate it pays to ASCAP and other performing rights organizations. Hot AC radio. Continue reading

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