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May 11, 2018
Music Modernization Act Introduced In The Senate
After sailing through the House by a unanimous vote (NET NEWS 4/25), THE MUSIC MODERNIZATION ACT was introduced by Senator ORRIN HATCH (R-UT). The Senate bill, S.2823, is virtually identical to the House MMA bill, HR 5477, which normally portends for … more »
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April 25, 2018
House Of Representatives Passes Music Modernization Act
The U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES has just passed the MUSIC MODERNIZATION ACT, HR 5477, unanimously with 415 votes. The bill, co-sponsored by ROBERT GOODLATTE (R-VA) and JERROLD NADLER (D-NY), calls for improved royalty payments to songwriters, artists … more »
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January 8, 2018
CES 2018 Starts Early With Trend Talk, Keynote Controversy
By PERRY MICHAEL SIMON in LAS VEGAS: CES 2018 doesn't officially start until TUESDAY (1/9) but the annual technology extravaganza got off to its unofficial start SUNDAY (1/7) with media events scheduled for SUNDAY, most notably a "2018 Tech … more »
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December 20, 2017
Jerrold Nadler Chosen To Lead Dems On The House Judiciary Committee
House Democrats have voted NEW YORK Rep. JERROLD NADLER as their next leader on the Judiciary Committee. NADLER defeated Rep. ZOE LOFGREN (D-CA). “This is a pivotal time, with our country possibly on the verge of a constitutional … more »
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September 11, 2017
Hurricane Irma Slams Florida
ALL ACCESS has been in contact with many broadcasters in MIAMI, as well as those up the WEST COAST of FLORIDA, that were in HURRICANE IRMA's path with wind speeds of 131 to 155 mph. HURRICANE IRMA was a very unwelcome visitor to FLORIDA, but has now … more »
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July 20, 2017
Congress Takes Another Shot At Pre-1972 Music Copyright Fee Changes
Congressman JERROLD NADLER (D-NY), the Chairman and Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Subcommittee for Courts, Intellectual Property and the Internet and Congressman Darrell Issa (R-CA) have introduced legislation they write will “close a … more »
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October 20, 2016
Lawsuit Refiled Against SBS Claims 'Illegal Payola Scheme'
A report in mid-SEPTEMBER (NET NEWS 9/19) noted that according to a lawsuit filed at that time, SPANISH BROADCASTING SYSTEM Regional Mexican KLAX (97.9 LA RAZA)/LOS ANGELES, "made musicians pay $5,000 if they wanted their songs played on the … more »
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August 19, 2016
Sony/ATV Songwriter Mozella: Consent Decrees, 100% Licensing Unfair In Streaming World
MAUREEN McDonald, a SONY/ATV MUSIC PUBLISHING writer who has co-written songs for MILEY CYRUS ("Wrecking Ball"), ONE DIRECTION and RIHANNA, has penned an editorial blog criticizing the recent DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE ruling to uphold the consent … more »
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February 5, 2015
U.S. Copyright Office Report Endorses Performance Royalty For Radio
The U.S. COPYRIGHT OFFICE has released a new study, “Copyright and the Music Marketplace,” that recommends major changes to current copyright laws. Chief among them are requiring terrestrial radio broadcasters to pay performance royalties … more »
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January 27, 2015
The Northeast Gets Slammed By A Major Snowstorm
The NORTHEAST and radio survived a major snowstorm overnight that seemed to pack less of a punch than was initially forecast. Initial snow totals included up to 3 foot accumulations -- with many in a 24" bullseye. The good news for much of the … more »