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Highest Paid MLC employees revealed

The Mechanical Licensing Collective, the nonprofit that distributes mechanical royalties to music creators in the United States, has revealed the highest paid MLC employees sparking discussions about transparency and executive. Continue reading

Alana Bonilla on 02/11/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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No one should be suprised Spotify beat the MLC: Chris Castle

A judge just threw out the MLC’s lawsuit against Spotify over audio bundling royalties, and no one should be surprised, says attorney and artist advocate Chris Castle. No one should. Continue reading

Alana Bonilla on 01/31/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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MLC Spotify lawsuit dismissed, bundled royalties unchanged

UPDATED: A judge has dismissed the MLC Spotify lawsuit over mechanical royalties paid to songwriters and music publishers on subscription tiers bundled with audiobooks. The MLC and Spotify respond.

Bruce Houghton on 01/30/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (2)
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MLC is holding $1.2 Billion

The MLC is holding $1.2 Billion in publicly traded securities

The MLC is holding $1.2 billion in investments, and no one seems to be watching closely, writes Chris Castle. Find out why more in the industry are questioning where the money is going and who benefits.

Alana Bonilla on 01/28/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (2)
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MLC Black Box funds still unpaid as royalties pass $2.4B

The Mechanical Licensing Collective (MLC) has collected more than $2.4 billion from DSP on behalf of songwriters and publishers. But about 50% of unmatched or so called MLC “Black Box” funds remain unpaid.

Bruce Houghton on 10/14/2024 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (2)
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Rep. Fitzgerald calls for Conditional MLC Redesignation

U.S. Rep. Fitzgerald has submitted a request for conditional MLC redesignation, aiming to address problems with its current structure. His proposal could reshape how the organization functions, impacting stakeholders across the music industry.

Alana Bonilla on 09/09/2024 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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MLC seeks songwriters for key Board and Committee positions

The Mechanical Licensing Collective (MLC) is actively seeking nominations from the songwriting community to fill crucial roles on their board, offering a unique opportunity to influence the future of music licensing…..

Alana Bonilla on 06/12/2024 in Copyright Law | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Be sure to comment on the MLC Redesignation

The MLC’s sometimes controversial first five years are almost up, and the US Copyright Office is asking for public comment by today, May 29th…..

Bruce Houghton on 05/29/2024 in Copyright Law | Permalink | Comments (0)
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2 Days Left to weigh in on Mechanical Licensing Collective’s future

The MLC’s (Mechanical Licensing Collective) sometimes controversial first five years are almost up, and the US Copyright Office is asking for public comment before May 29th as it considers the organization’s future……

Bruce Houghton on 05/27/2024 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (1)
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MLC is up for re-designation, and you have until May 29th to be heard

The Music Modernization Act (MMA) requires that the US Office of Copyright review the Mechanical Licensing Collective (MLC) designation as the sole conduit of digital music royalties to songwriters and music publishers every five years…..

Bruce Houghton on 05/22/2024 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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