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SoundExchange Finds Little Love on Satellite Appeal

Alexandra Osorio
January 16, 2008
The US Copyright Royalty Board (CRB) recently denied an appeal by SoundExchange to reconsider satellite royalty rates. SoundExchange, which represents recording industry interests, initially expressed dissat... Read More...

EFF Offers Scathing RIAA Critique, Questions Legal Assault

Alexandra Osorio
August 30, 2007
The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) is a well-known critic of the RIAA, and a longtime legal nemesis as well. The RIAA has its fair share of enemies, though the EFF, a San Francisco-based defender of te... Read More...
The US Copyright Office Wants Your Feedback on a Modern, Digital Copyright System

Judge Rules P2P Availability Equals Infringement

Paul Resnikoff
August 27, 2007
A US-based federal judge recently ruled that making songs available on P2P networks constitutes copyright infringement. The decision was delivered in Atlantic v. Howell, a case that pitted the RIAA against a... Read More...

GoFish Abandons Bolt Purchase, Licensing Issues Blamed

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July 30, 2007
Video-sharing destination GoFish is now abandoning its purchase of Bolt, according to sources to Digital Music News. The acquisition, first reported in February, involved a stock-for-stock transaction valued... Read More...

Sony BMG Sues Protection Providers Amergence, MediaMax

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July 11, 2007
Sony BMG has now launched a $12 million lawsuit against content protection provider Amergence Technologies, as well as its marketing and sales arm, MediaMax Technology. Amergence, formerly known as SunnComm ... Read More...

Universal Music Toughens iTunes Stance, Reports

Paul Resnikoff
July 1, 2007
Universal Music Group is now structuring tougher contract terms with Apple and its iTunes Store, according to recent reports. The Wall Street Journal noted on Sunday that the major label is not renewing a lo... Read More...
US Copyright Office Establishes Process for Mechanical Licensing Collective

Internet Radio Broadcasters Rally Lawmakers Once Again

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June 19, 2007
Ahead of a fast-approaching deadline, US-based internet radio broadcasters continued their push against upcoming royalty increases this week. The refreshed protest included another visit to Capitol Hill, and... Read More...

RIAA Receives More University Pushback, NC State Latest

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Streaming Radio Royalty Battle Continues, Motions Filed

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