103 Articles match "Committee","Government"

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• Radio public performance bill passes Senate committee
  
  By Eriq Gardner The Senate Judiciary Committee passed a bill yesterday that would make radio stations pay songwriters fees for the public performance of sound recordings. Tags: Government Hollywood Docket Another version of this controversial bill has already passed the House of Representatives Judiciary.
  THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog - Friday, October 16, 2009
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• Judiciary Committee Extends Review of Shield Bill
  
  The Massachusetts legislature's Joint Committee on the Judiciary has extended to May 7 the date by which it must report for or against a shield bill that would protect journalists' confidential sources. March 17 was the deadline for the committee to issue a report on the bill, but an extension order gives the committee until May 7.
  Media Law - Thursday, March 25, 2010
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• Inadvertent file sharing and natural selection
  
  Congress , and in particular House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Chairman Edolphus Towns, he opined that the members and their staffers are just too stupid to protect sensitive information and file barter at the same time. Not to mention people’s tax returns and other identity theft material. Thomas and one for Mr.
  Music Technology Policy - Saturday, August 1, 2009
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• Public Intellectual Property Political "A Team"--Intellectual Property Action Committee
  
  As a result, the Intellectual Property Political Action Committee (IPAC) , an organization devoted to a grassroots IP educational drive for the people and the politicians alike, is one of this year’s most significant political developments for IP. Kaiser Wahab.
  BizMediaLaw - Sunday, December 5, 2004
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• U.S. Senate passes 'libel tourism' bill - Blog - Committee to Protect Journalists
  
  Senate passes 'libel tourism' bill - Blog - Committee to Protect Journalists This week, the U.S. journalists and writers from libel suits filed by repressive governments or wealthy tycoons in foreign jurisdictions such as England, where the law is heavily skewed in favor of the plaintiff. Under the new U.S.
  Communications And Entertainment Law Blog - Monday, July 26, 2010
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• Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing on Radio Performance Royalty and Platform Parity for Webcaster Royalties
  
  On Tuesday, just before the Senate recesses for its summer vacation, an abridged version of the Senate Judiciary Committee held a hearing on the proposed sound recording performance royalty for over-the-air radio. First, it should be made clear that there was not a full committee in attendance. At the hearing, Mr.
  Broadcast Law Blog - Thursday, August 6, 2009
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• House Foreign Affairs gathers in Van Nuys to bash pirates, foreign governments (except France)
  
  Members of the House Foreign Affairs Committee gathered today in Van Nuys with top business and creative representatives from the entertainment industry to bash piracy, China, Russia, Canada, credit card companies, Al Qaeda, Hamas, Hezbollah,the WTO, Thailand, the Ukraine, China and Canada a few more times for good measure, and to praise.France?
  Copyrights & Campaigns - Monday, April 6, 2009
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• California: (Enter Ad Here)
  
  new bill in the California legislature, currently under review in the Assembly Transportation Committee, would allow the DMV to partner with innovative companies, such as Hurst Chemical Company , to research and develop new e-license technology. If you love flashing electronic billboards, California may soon be your state of choice.
  JetLawBlog - Tuesday, June 22, 2010
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• Letters From ASCAP, BMI and RMLC - What's a Broadcaster to Do?
  
  Radio broadcasters all over the country have been receiving letters about music royalties – from ASCAP , BMI and the Radio Music Licensing Committee (RMLC). The ASCAP and BMI letters are asking for the broadcaster to sign a letter committing themselves to some royalty obligation for 2010. Theoretically, that is possible.
  Broadcast Law Blog - Wednesday, November 18, 2009
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• ASCAP and BMI Enter Into Agreement With RMLC for Interim Reductions In Radio Royalties Until Final Fees are Set
  
  The Radio Music Licensing Committee ("RMLC") has announced that it has entered into agreements with both ASCAP and BMI for interim royalties to be paid by commercial radio stations until final royalties are set. Does the decrease in rates, even if on a temporary basis, signal that there will be a permanent decrease in the rates?
  Broadcast Law Blog - Monday, December 28, 2009
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