Tag: United States Department of Justice

WED. BRIEF: Apple, Cash Money “Power Move” • Kesha Drops Abuse Claims • Blockchain Investments • More

WEDNESDAY 8.16.16 Music Business News From Around The Web Apple continues to write checks to the 'big' music industry, but will they ever fund artist development? Updated continuously under our More. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 08/17/2016 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: American Society of Composers, Apple Inc., Authors and Publishers, Commentary (magazine), Freemium, Hypebot, music industry, Never Miss a Beat, Spotify, Streaming media, United States Department of Justice

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DOJ vs. ASCAP

In this piece, Stephen Carlisle reviews how the new consent decree verdict handed down by the Department of Justice shifts the status quo for licensing for the worse, and looks. Continue reading

Guest Post on 08/16/2016 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (1)

Tags: Aerosmith, American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, Broadcast Music, consent decree, Inc., Music licensing, Music publisher (popular music), Performance rights organisation, SESAC, Steven Tyler, United States Department of Justice

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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

Guest Post on 08/10/2016 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (1)

Tags: American Society of Composers, Apple Inc., Authors and Publishers, Broadcast Music, Google, Inc., Never Miss a Beat, Performance rights organisation, SESAC, Spotify, United States Assistant Attorney General, United States Department of Justice

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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

Bruce Houghton on 08/09/2016 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (1)

Tags: American Society of Composers, Apple Inc., AT&T, Authors and Publishers, Broadcast Music, Google, Google Fiber, Inc., Nashville, Spotify, Tennessee, United States, United States Department of Justice

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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

Guest Post on 08/09/2016 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, Broadcast Music, consent decree, Inc., music industry, Music licensing, Music publisher (popular music), Performance rights organisation, royalties, SESAC, United States Department of Justice

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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

Guest Post on 08/08/2016 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (1)

Tags: American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, Broadcast Music, Harvard Law School, Inc., Josh Groban, Martha Minow, Music licensing, SESAC, Twitter, United States, United States Department of Justice

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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

Bruce Houghton on 08/05/2016 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: American Society of Composers, Apple Inc., Authors and Publishers, Broadcast Music, consent decree, Hypebot, Inc., music industry, Music licensing, Music publisher (popular music), Never Miss a Beat, Performance rights organisation, publishing, United States Department of Justice

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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.

Bruce Houghton on 08/04/2016 in Uncategorized | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: American Society of Composers, Apple Inc., Authors and Publishers, Broadcast Music, consent decree, Inc., License, Music licensing, Music publisher (popular music), Performance rights organisation, Performing rights, United States Department of Justice

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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

Bruce Houghton on 08/04/2016 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, Broadcast Music, consent decree, Inc., music industry, Music licensing, Performance rights organisation, record label, SESAC, United States Department of Justice, YouTube

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