Tag: United States Department of Justice

5 Things Songwriters Must Know About Consent Decrees

In this article we discuss how recent major changes to the federal agreement governing how performing rights organizations like ASCAP, SESAC, and BMI operate has much of the music community. Continue reading

admin on 07/27/2016 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (1)

Tags: American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, Broadcast Music, Chicago, Chicago Police Department, consent decree, Inc., Mitch Landrieu, Music licensing, Performance rights organisation, United States, United States Department of Justice

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How Department Of Justice Verdict Negatively Impacts Songwriters

Here an entertainment lawyer lends his perspective on a recent decision handed down by the Department of Justice, a decision which ignored the advice of copyright experts and served to. Continue reading

admin on 07/22/2016 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: 501c3, American Justice, American Society of Composers, Apple Inc., Authors and Publishers, consent decree, David Lowery, Internal Revenue Service, National Review, United States, United States Department of Justice

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6 Real Problems In Music Business The DOJ Should Be Investigating

Though it has recently been focused on several specific facets of public performance licensing, David Lowery examines six music business issues which the Department of Justice would be better off turning its. Continue reading

Guest Post on 07/15/2016 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (1)

Tags: American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, Broadcast Music, consent decree, Harry Fox Agency, Inc., License, Music licensing, Performance rights organisation, SESAC, United States, United States Department of Justice

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How To Win: Don’t Help DOJ Get Out Of Licensing Hole They Dug [David Lowery]

Although they started with a strong concept with 100% song licensing, the Department of Justice seems to be scrambling to get their decree to function within the parameters of the. Continue reading

Guest Post on 07/12/2016 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (1)

Tags: Annual general meeting, Attorney general, Bill Clinton, consent decree, David Lowery, Hillary Clinton, Josh Earnest, Rule of law, United States, United States Department of Justice

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Indie Music Trade Groups A2IM, AIMP, CMPA Issue Joint Response To DoJ 100% Licensing Position

Condemnation of a new U.S. Department of Justice position allowing 100% licencing of songs has been nearly universal within the music publishing community. In a show of unity, three independent. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 07/12/2016 in Indie Music | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, Broadcast Music, consent decree, Inc., Los Angeles, New York, New York City, Performance rights organisation, United States, United States Department of Justice, Washington DC

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Music Publishing News Roundup: 100% Licensing • UK Synch Income Doubles • Music Streams Pass Video

The U.S. Department of Justice has chosen not to amend the 1941 consent decree and is moving ahead with the interpretation that PROs must use 100-percent licensing. The two-year process. Continue reading

Bob Baker on 07/08/2016 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, Broadcast Music, consent decree, Inc., License, Music licensing, Music publisher (popular music), New York City, Performance rights organisation, Performing rights, United States Department of Justice

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Justice Department Refuses To Modify PRO Consent Decrees, Moves Forward With Dreaded ‘100% Licensing’

The U.S. Department of Justice dealt a major blow to music publishers after they declined to recommend changes to the consent decrees which govern performing rights organizations ASCAP and BMI.

Bruce Houghton on 07/01/2016 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Adriano Espaillat, American Justice, American Society of Composers, Apple Inc., Attorney general, Authors and Publishers, Broadcast Music, consent decree, Inc., Supreme Court of the United States, United States, United States Department of Justice

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Major Labels Sue Aurous, The ‘Popcorn Time For Music’ Responds

The RIAA and major labels have a new target, the so called "Popcorn Time For Music," Aurous. And whatever your position, it's hard to see how Aurous comes out the winner.

Bruce Houghton on 10/14/2015 in Music Tech | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: " copyright infringement, album, Artist, Cary Sherman, Federal Bureau of Investigation, File sharing, music industry, Recording Industry Association of America, Spotify, United States Department of Justice

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Spotify Just Parked Its Tanks On YouTube’s Lawn

Yesterday, Spotify announced its biggest set of changes yet with the addition of video, original content and a passel of personalization. It all comes just ahead of Apple's music relaunch,. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 05/21/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: 1080p, 720p, Advertising, Apple Inc., ComScore, Facebook Messenger, Google, IPhone, music industry, record label, Spotify, Streaming media, United States Department of Justice, Universal Music Group, YouTube

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How Music And Fashion Thrive As One

For decades, brands have associated with music and vice versa. As record and merchandise sales struggle, artists cling to the opportunity of collaborating with brands. We look at how the. Continue reading

Guest Post on 05/21/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: American Idol, Apple Inc., Apple Worldwide Developers Conference, record label, Spotify, Streaming media, The Verge, United States Department of Justice, Universal Music Group, YouTube

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Deezer Adds 20,000 Podcasts, Downplays Importance Of Free Music

[UPDATED] Everyone seems to be trying to find new ways to stand out ahead of Apple Music's relaunch. Today music streamer Deezer added podcasts to its offering, and more interestingly, downplayed. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 05/19/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Apple Inc., European Union, Freemium, music industry, Spotify, Streaming media, The Verge, United States Department of Justice, Universal Music Group, YouTube

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