The Copyright Royalty Board Gets It Right: New Increased Inflation-Adjusted Royalty Rates for Webcasting
Fair result in Web V for nonfeatured and featured performers, sound recording copyright owners and services.
Author: Chris Castle
A $20 million Arena Ticket for Frozen Mechanicals: The 1% Rumor vs. the Crucible of Cross Examination
After the three Nashville songwriters claimed physical mechanical royalties are unimportant, an imaginary cross-examination.
The 50 Dollar Handshake Goes to Washington: Payola, Spotify and Steering Agreements
Congress finally caught on to Spotify “payola”
Folie à deux: Will the Copyright Royalty Board Share the Madness of Pretending That Songwriters Aren’t Affected by Economic Inflation?
Is it madness for songwriters to bet against inflation?
With Faith in Their Hearts
We remember those who gave their lives for liberty.
Must Watch: Björn Ulvaeus Emerges as a Leader for Songwriters (@CISACNews)
Björn Ulvaeus explains the current plight of songwriters in the streaming economy.
Performer Payments for NFTs
German Notgeld Notes Well, it’s happened again. The Internet has spoken—all extra cash is going to be devoted to curing cancer, distributing COVID vaccinations, world peace, child health and…oh, no wait. It’s going to be devoted to NFTs and getting rich on the latest bubble. It’s bespoke, not woke. You’ve all heard about them: NFTs […]
Honesty in Our Favor: HFA Loses Attempt to Exit Eight Mile Style Case–What implications for MLC?
Harry Fox Agency has a heavy burden in Eight Mile Style cases to prove they didn’t help Spotify cover up copyright infringement.
Hell Has Frozen Over: Apple Joins the Competition on Artist Royalty Payments with Some Good Karma
As an old sailing master once said, two boats on the water is a race. For once, the prize may be which streamery can treat artists better than their competitor.
What the MLC Can Learn from Orphan Works
“Reasonably diligent search” guidelines for orphan works shine a light on what is expected of streaming services hiding behind the MMA safe harbor giveaway.
