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AMP Act Introduced and Expected to Become Law

JSEL · April 3, 2018 · Leave a Comment

The Allocation for Music Producers (AMP) Act was recently introduced in the Senate. If signed into law, this bill will create a way for producers and engineers to receive direct payments from SoundExchange instead of relying on the artists to fulfill their contractual obligations … [Read more...] about AMP Act Introduced and Expected to Become Law

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Haters Gonna Hate: Taylor Swift Wins Copyright Lawsuit

JSEL · March 5, 2018 · Leave a Comment

Last Friday, a California federal judge, Judge Fitzgerald, handed a win to Taylor Swift and her team when he dismissed a copyright suit against the singer with prejudice. This follows from a ruling in mid-February, where the judge granted a motion to dismiss for Swift's team, but … [Read more...] about Haters Gonna Hate: Taylor Swift Wins Copyright Lawsuit

Filed Under: Highlight Tagged With: copyright, entertainment, Highlight, intellectual property, Litigation, music

Gibson Guitars May be Taking Final Bow

JSEL · March 5, 2018 · Leave a Comment

Gibson Brands Inc., the 100+ old iconic guitar maker, faces possible bankruptcy in the next few months. Sparking concern for the guitar manufacturer is the departure of the company’s chief financial officer, Bill Lawrence. To meet its financial obligations coming due in July, … [Read more...] about Gibson Guitars May be Taking Final Bow

Filed Under: Highlight Tagged With: bankruptcy, entertainment, General Counsel, Highlight, Litigation, music

Path Appears Clear for the Music Modernization Act

JSEL · February 15, 2018 · Leave a Comment

The Songwriters Guild of America (SGA) has joined the growing support for the Music Modernization Act. Due to state-by-state legislation that governs mechanical royalties, the current state of copyright legislation is incredibly complicated for songwriters to navigate. This … [Read more...] about Path Appears Clear for the Music Modernization Act

Filed Under: Highlight Tagged With: copyright, entertainment, Highlight, intellectual property, licensing, Litigation, music, Spotify

Recording Academy Holds 20th Entertainment Law Initiative Event

JSEL · January 31, 2018 · Leave a Comment

Last weekend, in New York City, the Recording Academy hosted the industry’s top, as well as up and coming, entertainment lawyers at the 20th anniversary of the Entertainment Law Initiative Event. The Entertainment Law Initiative is a gathering where industry practitioners have … [Read more...] about Recording Academy Holds 20th Entertainment Law Initiative Event

Filed Under: Highlight Tagged With: DMCA, entertainment, Highlight, intellectual property, Litigation, music

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