How Private Equity PRO Ownership hurts US Songwriters

With Private equity pro ownership of two of the three major US performance rights organizations, songwriters are paying the price, writes Bobby Owsinski.

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Phonorecords V: How royalty rates, rules could change in CRB 5

With the next big statutory royalty battle right around the corner, songwriters have a chance to fight for a better deal. Chris Castle dives into what must be done for some real change in the system. 

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Musician’s Guide to Clear a Sample For Songs

Want to clear a sample for songs you are working on? This guide breaks down everything you need to know to do it the right way.

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Copyright vs Free Expression and Innovation [Op-Ed]

Copyright laws are being weaponized to silence speech, stifle creativity, and control innovation in the digital age, according to Kit Wash and the Electronic Frontier Foundation.

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Copyright Office to investigate PROs: ASCAP, BMI, SESAC, GMR

The U.S. Copyright Office has published a “Notice of Inquiry” to collect information on performance rights organizations (PROs). The inquiry into ASCAP, BMI, SESAC, Global Music Rights (GMR) and others comes at the behest of Congress and organizations representing venues, promoters, songwriters and music publishers.

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Content Copyright rules

US updates AI-Generated Content Copyright rules

The US Copyright Office just set the record straight on AI-generated content copyright. and the rulings could change everything for creators. From what can and can’t be copyrighted to the future of AI-assisted works, here are five key takeaways.

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musicians vs big tech

Musicians vs Big Tech: Rights aren’t just regulation [Chris Castle]

As Big Tech pushes for AI innovation, artists are losing ground in the fight to protect their rights and creative work.  Musicians vs Big Tech: Rights aren’t just regulation [Chris. Continue reading

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Court rejects Record Label bid to change DMCA Safe Harbor

The Court sided with Vimeo, shutting down record labels’ push to change DMCA safe harbor protections and that’s a win for creators, according to the Electronic Frontier Foundation.

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Katy Perry wins trademark

Katy Perry wins trademark battle with Katie Perry

Katy Perry wins trademark battle against Australian designer Katie Perry, overturning a previous ruling.

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Principles for AI Music Creation

Principles for AI Music Creation: UMG, NAMM & SoundCloud sign on

AI For Music has backing from UMG, Rolland, SoundCloud, NAMM and more. Not the music and tech trade group is promoting an ethics code and principles for AI music creation.. Continue reading

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