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.
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.
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…..
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……
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…..
The Mechanical Licensing Collective (MLC) has filed a lawsuit against Spotify, seeking what it says are unpaid royalties due under its compulsory mechanical blanket license…..
The MLC announced that songwriters and music publishers should expect additional payments for 2021-2022 from a total of nearly $400 million underpayments from Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon, and other music streamers…..
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