Department Of Justice To Release Controversial ASCAP, BMI Consent Decree Decision Today [Sources]

UPDATE: The DoJ Ruling Is Live. Details Here.

The US Department of Justice will release its official consent decree decision governing ASCAP and BMI today, two well placed sources tell Hypebot. Advance leaks of the decision have drawn fire from songwriters, publishers and much of the music industry.

While we're waiting for this important decision, here is some background and commentary:

• Impact Of Department Of Justice Consent Decree On Music [INFOGRAPHIC] 

• A Critical Look At DoJ's 100% Music Licensing Scheme

• Indie Music Trade Groups A2IM, AIMP, CMPA Issue Joint Response To DoJ 100% Licensing Position

• An Alternative View Of The DoJ’s ASCAP/BMI Consent Decree Review 

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