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# The Week In Music Publishing: Ray Charles, etc
- URL: https://www.hypebot.com/the-week-in-music-publishing-ray-charles/
- Published: 2012-10-19T16:59:43.000Z
- Updated: 2012-10-19T16:59:43.000Z
- Description: Ray Charles' children are in a legal battle with the charitable foundation bearing their father's name. The case revolves around claims to royalties to some of Charles' biggest hits –. Continue reading [https://www.hypebot.com/hypebot/2012/10/the-week-in-music-publishing-ray-charles.html]
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Ray Charles' children are in a [legal battle](http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/thr-esq/ray-charles-songs-lawsuit-foundations-379234?ref=hypebot.com) with the charitable foundation bearing their father's name. The case revolves around claims to royalties to some of Charles' biggest hits – and whether they were 'works for hire', which impacts on any termination rights.

- Music publishers have been [awarded $6.6 million in a copyright suit](http://www.businessweek.com/news/2012-10-11/publisher-win-6-dot-6-million-from-greenspan-lyrics-websites?ref=hypebot.com) against lyrics website LiveUniverse and its founder Brad Greenspan.
- The Radio Music Licensing Committee (RMLC) has begun [antitrust proceedings](http://rbr.com/going-to-court-radio-sick-of-sesac/?ref=hypebot.com) against US Performing Rights Organization SESAC. RMLC feels SESAC is imposing 'increasingly exorbitant rates' on the radio industry.
- Warner Music is forecasting revenues in Q4 to be [slightly down to $130MM -$134MM](http://www.musicweek.com/news/read/warner-music-group-expects-up-to-724m-revenue-in-q4/052196?ref=hypebot.com) from Q3 revenues of $141MM.
- Revenue from abroad has [doubled since 2002](http://www.musicweek.com/news/read/british-music-revenue-abroad-has-doubled-since-2002/052224?ref=hypebot.com) for PRS for Music writers – the Performing Rights Organization of the United Kingdom.
- ole has signed [hit songwriter Brett Jones](http://sony.broadcastnewsroom.com/article/ole-Signs-Hit-Songwriter-Brett-Jones-2246463?ref=hypebot.com) and acquired his catalogs, which includes 3 #1 Billboard Hot Country songs.
- Music publisher Kobalt is [preparing to invest $100MM](http://www.mi2n.com/press.php3?press%5Fnb=158458&ref=hypebot.com) in order to 'respond to existing and new clients' needs for bigger advances, or part or whole acquisitions'.
- The Harry Fox Agency has announced the [promotion of Michael S. Simon to CEO](https://www.hypebot.com/michael-simon-to-head-harry-fox-agency/). Simon was the SVP of Business Affairs, and replaces Gary L. Churgin.
- Universal has appointed [Kent Klavens as SVP for Business and Legal Affairs](http://www.musicweek.com/news/read/umpg-appoints-kent-klavens-as-svp-business-and-legal-affairs/052182?ref=hypebot.com). His key roles include contract negotiations and copyright protection in the US.
- BMI has [two new appointments to its board](http://rbr.com/newberry-joins-bustos-rejoins-bmi-board/?ref=hypebot.com): Steve Newberry and the re-appointment of Amador Bustos.

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