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Mechanical Licensing Battle Royale Gets Started

Paul Resnikoff
February 5, 2008
When it comes to mechanical licenses, recording labels want less, publishers want more, and digital music providers want none. And that is the underpinning for the latest shouting match in Washington this we... Read More...
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Alexandra Osorio
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XM Satellite Radio has now settled a longstanding lawsuit with Sony BMG, the latest major label accord. The contentious barb surrounded the Pioneer Inno, a time-shifting satellite receiver.  The Inno allows ... Read More...

Qtrax Fails to Launch, Major Labels Deals In Limbo

Alexandra Osorio
January 28, 2008
Despite a splashy launch campaign in Cannes, Qtrax remains stuck on the runway. Against the French Riviera backdrop of Midem, the ad-supported startup touted its beta release, though majors quickly countered... Read More...
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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...

Class Action Lawsuit Targets Clear Channel Ticket Prices

Paul Resnikoff
October 24, 2007
A federal judge has now granted class action status to a number of complaints against Clear Channel Communications. The mega-broadcaster has been accused of using its dominant airplay positions to force prom... Read More...

EFF Offers Scathing RIAA Critique, Questions Legal Assault

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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...
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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
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mSpot Licenses ABC Radio Channels, Broadens Offering

Paul Resnikoff
July 10, 2007
Mobile-focused radio provider mSpot has now licensed programming from the ABC Radio Network, an expansive move by both companies. The deal involves programming from 14 different terrestrial stations, including... 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...
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Paul Resnikoff
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...
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