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Restaurant, Bar, Venue Lobbyists Stupidly Applaud DOJ Decision
David Lowery examines how such an unpopular decision as the 100% licensing decree handed down by the Department of Justice came to pass with a little help from Google, and how it. Continue reading
SONGWRITERS ON STRIKE! Is It Time For Songwriters To Bring Down The Music Licensing System?
The DOJ ruling forcing 100% song licensing has sent shockwaves through the music industry. No one is affected more than songwriters, particularly the many who co-wrote with others. David Lowery. Continue reading
Songwriters Just Got Screwed: Here’s How
Here a music industry lawyer lays out exactly what went down with the recent consent decree review, and how the decision put forth by the Department of Justice is bad. Continue reading
Blockchain Tech: A Solution For Music At Political Events?
As inevitable controversy continues to erupt between artists and politicians regarding the use of music at political events, George Howard takes a closer look at exactly what rights these artists. Continue reading
TOP POSTS: This Week’s Most Read Posts On Hypebot
In Hypebot's most popular posts from the past seven days, we explored what impact the DoJ's consent decree will have on music,examined what it takes to start an independent record. Continue reading
Confused By Department Of Justice ASCAP, BMI Consent Decree? Check Out This Infographic
Now that the DoJ consent decree is official, we thought we'd republish this infographic that offers a visual explanation of how the decision is likely to impact musicians, publishers and. Continue reading
BMI To Take Legal Action As It Joins With ASCAP To Fight Today’s DoJ Ruling Eliminatinga Fractional Song Licensing
The alliance was formed and the press release written even before today's ruling. That's how important fighting today's Department of Justice ruling is to BMI and ASCAP.
Department Of Justice Issues Feared Official Ruling Requiring 100% “Full-Works Licensing”
Today's official ruling by the U.S. Department of Justice is sending shockwaves across the music industry. Most affected are BMI and ASCAP and songwriters who have suddenly lost some control. Continue reading
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. Continue reading
An Alternative View Of The DoJ’s ASCAP/BMI Consent Decree Review
Although the Department of Justice's consent decree review the antitrust settlements binding ASCAP and BMI has received strong negative reactions from the music publishing industry, scrutiny of the DoJ's conclusions could. Continue reading
