The Business Music Business THR OnlineIan Pai, early collaborator, is trying his luck at hundreds of millions in damages. read more. THR, Esq. MORE
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via Spotify IPO Watch: Buy High, Sell Low — Music Tech Solutions. Music Modernization Act Spotify IPO Spotify Meltdown Uncategorized Short sellingIs Spotify’s unusual “DPO” approach and bizarre $132 selling price simply a way for insiders to short the stock? MORE
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The 2nd Draft of Music Modernization Act 3/22/18 was released publicly today. The first thing I noticed is that the tragic demonstration of the raw lobbying power of Big Tech: The litigation reach back safe harbor seems to still be in there which is designed to deny due process and other Constitutional protections to songwriters whose works are infringed prior to the enactment of the Music Modernization Act. Music Modernization Act MORE
It seems like every time I read the controversial Music Modernization Act (“MMA”) I run across a loose end or unintended consequence–and here’s another one. Sensenbrenner’s Transparency in Music Licensing and Ownership Act which we heavily criticized certainly appeared to have the destruction of PROs in mind. Music Modernization Act Transparency in Music Licensing and Ownership Act Music Moderni MORE
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Songwriters and music publishers will get a higher payout from on-demand subscription services like Spotify and Apple Music for the next five-year period. Music Business Billboard MORE
” Little did we know when the panel was booked in September that this would be such a hot topic following the introduction of the deeply controversial Music Modernization Act on December 21. If Wixen Music Publishing hadn’t found a draft non-public version of the bill, they would not have known of the proposed January 1, 2018 deadline until after that date had passed. Music Modernization Act MORE
“Spinrilla specializes in ripping off music creators by offering thousands of unlicensed sound recordings for free," says the RIAA. Music Music THR Online MORE
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TRANSCRIPT: Ben has a question about music rights for a live show he's planning… Hi, I'm attorney Gordon Firemark, and this is Asked and Answered, where I answer common entertainment law questions, to help you take your career and business to the next level. VIDEO: [link]. MORE
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The music service Inflight claims the label “changed its tune” after permitting use of its songs for years. The Business Music Earshot THR Online THR, Esq. Universal Music Publishing Group Universal Music Group Business MORE
The exec's attorney wants music industry blogger Bob Lefsetz to retract his statements. Music Music THR Online nsfsread more. THR, Esq. MORE
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Unfortunately, the controversial Music Modernization Act creates a quasi-governmental organization with no oversight, and that has weak and punitive audit clauses for songwriters. via How to Fix The Music Modernization Act’s Flawed “Audit” Clause — Music Tech Solutions. Music Modernization Act Songwriter News Uncategorized Songwriter auditsThe famous old Russian proverb reminds us to trust but verify. MORE
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When it comes to the newly introduced bill called the Music Modernization Act (the “MMA”), there’s good news and bad news. I think I speak for most music creators in saying, we are very grateful for that. The MMA says there will be an assessment on the digital music services (i.e. MORE
Sensenbrenner introduced the Transparency in Music Licensing and Ownership Act last year, we roundly criticized the bill as an 11th Century solution to a 21st Century problem, the Domesday Book meets a unicorn. With all the talk about the controversial Music Modernization Act, one would have thought that a pre-condition of introducing the bill is that the Transparency in Music Licensing and Ownership Act would have been withdrawn. MORE
Music Music THR OnlineThe labels say the fitness app is an unlicensed interactive streaming service. read more. THR, Esq. MORE
The sports network sued BMI in February 2016, claiming that licensing demands for broadcasting ambient music were unreasonable. The Business Music Business THR Online MORE
” The Music Modernization Act (MMA) is a huge piece of copyright legislation that would shape the way music creators are paid for the foreseeable future. As songwriters, composers and independent publishers, we join many of our colleagues in expressing our appreciation for the efforts of legislators and members of our community to find solutions to the serious problems facing music creators. Music Modernization Act Music Answers MORE
Dueling antitrust claims could shake the music industry. Music Music THR Onlineread more. THR, Esq. MORE
Also recall that the mechanical royalties to be governed by the Music Modernization Act are set by the Copyright Royalty Judges who are tasked with conjuring up a compulsory mechanical royalty rate. irespectmusic campaign Fair Play Fair Pay Music Modernization Act Exposure Bucks MORE
In this video, Entertainment Lawyer Gordon Firemark answers a question about the rights to copy sheet music for use in a school setting. It deals with the rights to copy sheet music for use in a school setting. MORE
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Business Music Tech Business THR OnlineA federal judge concludes that Wolfgang's Vault lacked requisite license to stream hundreds of iconic songs. read more. THR, Esq. MORE
Rothenberg, Mohr & Binder LLP has offices in Beverly Hills, New York and Miami. read more. THR, Esq. THR, Esq. Business Business Billboard MORE
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The exec's attorney wants music industry blogger Bob Lefsetz to retract his statements. Music Music THR Online nsfsread more. THR, Esq.
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JANUARY 26, 2018
Business Music Tech Spotify THR Weekly Magazine InternationalThe Swedish streaming giant plots world domination, but it must navigate the obstacles that result from cutting corners in its quest for rapid growth. read more. THR, Esq.
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FEBRUARY 9, 2018
Music Music THR Online nsfsLefsetz's piece was essentially a series of questions," writes Power Lawyer Howard King. Maybe your client answered them and didn't like the answers." read more. THR, Esq.
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AUGUST 2, 2017
The lawsuit centers on revenue from the Disney star's music. Music Television Music THR Onlineread more. THR, Esq.
THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog
APRIL 10, 2018
Business Music Tech Business THR OnlineA federal judge concludes that Wolfgang's Vault lacked requisite license to stream hundreds of iconic songs. read more. THR, Esq.
THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog
JANUARY 24, 2018
Business Music Business THR OnlineThe Latin superstar alleges he's getting a small fraction of the 50 percent royalty rate he believes is dictated by contract. Expect more lawsuits on this front. read more. THR, Esq.
THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog
NOVEMBER 6, 2017
Music Music THR OnlineThe 1977 song is still actively licensed, according to the complaint, and has recently appeared in everything from 'The Simpsons' to Toyota commercials. read more. THR, Esq.
THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog
JANUARY 31, 2017
The sports network sued BMI in February 2016, claiming that licensing demands for broadcasting ambient music were unreasonable. The Business Music Business THR Online
THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog
SEPTEMBER 27, 2017
Music Music THR Online"This matter is the very epitome of litigation paranoia." read more. THR, Esq.
THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog
OCTOBER 7, 2016
Music Music THR OnlineTrial was originally set to begin Oct. read more. THR, Esq.
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FEBRUARY 3, 2017
“Spinrilla specializes in ripping off music creators by offering thousands of unlicensed sound recordings for free," says the RIAA. Music Music THR Online
Gordon P. Firemark
NOVEMBER 3, 2016
Scott asks a tricky question about music rights for video of a stage production… Hi, I’m attorney Gordon Firemark, and this is Asked and Answered, where I answer your entertainment law questions, to help you take your career and business to the next level. Use the music.
THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog
JANUARY 29, 2018
Songwriters and music publishers will get a higher payout from on-demand subscription services like Spotify and Apple Music for the next five-year period. Music Business Billboard
Gordon P. Firemark
FEBRUARY 1, 2018
TRANSCRIPT: Ben has a question about music rights for a live show he's planning… Hi, I'm attorney Gordon Firemark, and this is Asked and Answered, where I answer common entertainment law questions, to help you take your career and business to the next level. VIDEO: [link].
THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog
APRIL 25, 2017
Music Music Business THR OnlineHe's no longer the CEO of Kemosabe Records and the company asserts he no longer has authority to act on its behalf. read more. THR, Esq.
Music Technology Policy
APRIL 2, 2018
I’m not alone in making this argument for “bundling” rights to be administered by PROs: According to the Copyright Office Music Licensing Study (pp. via Will DOJ Consent Decree Review Obviate Any Rationale for the Music Modernization Act? Music Tech Solutions.
Music Technology Policy
FEBRUARY 11, 2018
The more the “ Music Modernization Act ” is discussed, the more rocks get turned over and the more toads jump out from under the rocks with nasty surprises. This is why Wixen Music Publishing filed a lawsuit against Spotify on December 29, 2017.
THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog
MARCH 19, 2015
The music service Inflight claims the label “changed its tune” after permitting use of its songs for years. The Business Music Earshot THR Online THR, Esq. Universal Music Publishing Group Universal Music Group Business
THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog
MARCH 2, 2018
Rothenberg, Mohr & Binder LLP has offices in Beverly Hills, New York and Miami. read more. THR, Esq. THR, Esq. Business Business Billboard
THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog
NOVEMBER 27, 2017
Business Television Music Business THR OnlineYes, the DOJ is suing over the AT&T-Time Warner merger, but on the antitrust front, the Trump administration appears to be retreating in other places. read more. THR, Esq.
Music Technology Policy
JANUARY 26, 2018
Also recall that the mechanical royalties to be governed by the Music Modernization Act are set by the Copyright Royalty Judges who are tasked with conjuring up a compulsory mechanical royalty rate. irespectmusic campaign Fair Play Fair Pay Music Modernization Act Exposure Bucks
THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog
JULY 6, 2016
The music major responds that the suggestion of antitrust violations are "nothing but speculation and conjecture" and pretext for avoiding $17 million claims plus allegations of fraud. The Business Music Tech Business THR Online
Music Technology Policy
MARCH 28, 2018
via Spotify IPO Watch: Buy High, Sell Low — Music Tech Solutions. Music Modernization Act Spotify IPO Spotify Meltdown Uncategorized Short sellingIs Spotify’s unusual “DPO” approach and bizarre $132 selling price simply a way for insiders to short the stock?
Music Technology Policy
MARCH 17, 2018
” Little did we know when the panel was booked in September that this would be such a hot topic following the introduction of the deeply controversial Music Modernization Act on December 21. If Wixen Music Publishing hadn’t found a draft non-public version of the bill, they would not have known of the proposed January 1, 2018 deadline until after that date had passed. Music Modernization Act
Gordon P. Firemark
MARCH 7, 2014
In this video, Entertainment Lawyer Gordon Firemark answers a question about the rights to copy sheet music for use in a school setting. It deals with the rights to copy sheet music for use in a school setting.
THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog
APRIL 10, 2017
Business Music Business THR OnlineRobert "Shep" Pettibone beat a big copyright lawsuit, but he is now fighting Warner over that expense. read more. THR, Esq.
THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog
FEBRUARY 23, 2017
Music Music Business THR OnlineKeith Richards, David Byrne and Michael Stipe are among the musicians who have been dragged into a case over old concert recordings. read more. THR, Esq.
THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog
FEBRUARY 10, 2017
The Business Television Music Business THR OnlineA copyright and fraud complaint alleges the credited writer reached out to other composers and then passed off the work as his own. read more. THR, Esq.
THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog
FEBRUARY 14, 2017
The Business Music Business THR OnlineJho Low's relatives want a chance to challenge the Justice Department's biggest kleptocracy case. read more. THR, Esq.
Gordon P. Firemark
SEPTEMBER 18, 2015
Jamie wrote in with an interesting question about music licensing in theatre… Hi, I am Gordon Firemark and this is asked and answered, where I take your entertainment law questions so you can get your career and business in entertainment to the next level. TRANSCRIPT: www.firemark.com.
Gordon P. Firemark
AUGUST 30, 2013
In this video, I answer a question about using music in the theatre. This question and answer brought to you by: Asked & Answered – Music in theatre is a post from: Law Offices of Gordon P.
Music Technology Policy
MARCH 13, 2018
Unfortunately, the controversial Music Modernization Act creates a quasi-governmental organization with no oversight, and that has weak and punitive audit clauses for songwriters. via How to Fix The Music Modernization Act’s Flawed “Audit” Clause — Music Tech Solutions. Music Modernization Act Songwriter News Uncategorized Songwriter auditsThe famous old Russian proverb reminds us to trust but verify.
THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog
MARCH 28, 2016
Music Music THR OnlineLil Wayne claims he's owed tens of millions of dollars for discovering and nurturing successful recording artists Drake, Nicki Minaj and Tyga. read more. THR, Esq.
Music Technology Policy
FEBRUARY 22, 2018
” The Music Modernization Act (MMA) is a huge piece of copyright legislation that would shape the way music creators are paid for the foreseeable future. As songwriters, composers and independent publishers, we join many of our colleagues in expressing our appreciation for the efforts of legislators and members of our community to find solutions to the serious problems facing music creators. Music Modernization Act Music Answers
Music Technology Policy
JANUARY 29, 2018
Sensenbrenner introduced the Transparency in Music Licensing and Ownership Act last year, we roundly criticized the bill as an 11th Century solution to a 21st Century problem, the Domesday Book meets a unicorn. With all the talk about the controversial Music Modernization Act, one would have thought that a pre-condition of introducing the bill is that the Transparency in Music Licensing and Ownership Act would have been withdrawn.
THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog
SEPTEMBER 30, 2016
The Business Music Business THR OnlineIan Pai, early collaborator, is trying his luck at hundreds of millions in damages. read more. THR, Esq.
THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog
JANUARY 4, 2016
Music Music THR OnlineThe hitmaker is allegedly back on drugs, as two individuals who put up a million dollars post-bankrupcy now claim he is untrustworthy. read more. THR, Esq.
Music Technology Policy
FEBRUARY 8, 2018
When it comes to the newly introduced bill called the Music Modernization Act (the “MMA”), there’s good news and bad news. I think I speak for most music creators in saying, we are very grateful for that. The MMA says there will be an assessment on the digital music services (i.e.
Music Technology Policy
JANUARY 23, 2018
It seems like every time I read the controversial Music Modernization Act (“MMA”) I run across a loose end or unintended consequence–and here’s another one. Sensenbrenner’s Transparency in Music Licensing and Ownership Act which we heavily criticized certainly appeared to have the destruction of PROs in mind. Music Modernization Act Transparency in Music Licensing and Ownership Act Music Moderni
THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog
MARCH 31, 2016
A day before a crucial deadline, the music industry is pulling no punches. Music Music THR Onlineread more. THR, Esq.
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