Senators Introduce the Bipartisan ‘SMART Copyright Act,’ Claiming That the Bill… admin Mar 19, 2022 0 Music News The U.S. Senate Floor.The “SMART Copyright Act” has officially been introduced into the U.S. Senate, and the…
Live Nation Faces Congressional Probe Over Its Role In the Astroworld Tragedy admin Dec 23, 2021 0 Music News A U.S. congressional committee has officially launched a probe into the role that Live Nation played in the…
UK’s ‘Brennan Bill’ Proposes Far-Reaching Creator Compensation Changes Following… admin Nov 27, 2021 0 Music News London, England, as seen from Primrose Hill. Photo Credit: Weeks after Universal Music CEO Lucian Grainge’s…
Why Songwriter Royalty Rates Won’t Be Changing Much — No Matter How Many Copyright… admin Nov 12, 2021 0 Music News Photo Credit: Toa HeftibaThe interests of songwriters and their publishers aren’t aligned. So why is the most vocal…
A2IM-Backed ‘Protect Working Musicians Act’ Aims to Help Indie Musicians… admin Oct 26, 2021 0 Music News A photograph of the Capitol Building’s western side. Photo Credit: Martin FalbisonerA U.S. lawmaker has introduced…
Lawmakers Target Apple App Store, Google Play Store With Bipartisan Open App… admin Aug 12, 2021 0 Music News Amid continued criticism of the Apple App Store – and the launch of a related antitrust probe in Germany – U.S.…
UK Considering New Digital Competition Rules for Companies Like Apple admin Jul 21, 2021 0 Music News Photo Credit: Laurenz HeymannThe UK government is considering new regulations on market-dominant digital companies,…
The Wrestling Match Over Radio Royalties Continues — Introducing the American… admin Jun 23, 2021 0 Music News Photo Credit: Eric NopanenThe long-running wrestling match over radio royalties is showing few signs of slowing…
Germany Launches Antitrust Probe into Apple App Store Business Practices admin Jun 22, 2021 0 Music News Photo Credit: Angelo AbearA German antitrust regulatory body has launched an investigation into the Apple App…
Copyright Royalty Board (CRB) Reveals Increased Webcasting Royalty Rates for… admin Jun 15, 2021 0 Music News Washington, D.C.’s James Madison Memorial Building, which houses the U.S. Copyright Office.The Copyright Royalty…