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More Revenue for Songwriters? Copyright Royalty Tribunal increases the Mechanical Royalty Rates
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This article is a modified exert of Chapter 7 from Mr. Shrum’s book, Guitars, [...]
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More Revenue for Songwriters? Copyright Royalty Tribunal increases the Mechanical Royalty Rates
Recently, on December 12, 2023, the Copyright Royalty Judges announced a cost-of-living [...]
Warhold v. Goldsmith–Fair Use and Appropriation Art
This article is a modified exert of Chapter 7 from Mr. Shrum’s [...]
Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame Reunion
Last week, I was so honored to see many of the members [...]
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More Revenue for Songwriters? Copyright Royalty Tribunal increases the Mechanical Royalty Rates
Recently, on December 12, 2023, the Copyright Royalty Judges announced a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) increase in the mechanical royalty rates for the 17 U.S.C. §115 statutory [...]
Warhold v. Goldsmith–Fair Use and Appropriation Art
This article is a modified exert of Chapter 7 from Mr. Shrum’s book, Guitars, Gavels & Gold, published by Kendell Hunt in 2022. Used with permission. [...]
Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame Reunion
Last week, I was so honored to see many of the members of the NaSHOF at our Hall of Fame Reunion Lunch, held at Ray Stevens’ [...]
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More Revenue for Songwriters? Copyright Royalty Tribunal increases the Mechanical Royalty Rates
Recently, on December 12, 2023, the Copyright Royalty Judges announced a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) increase in the mechanical royalty rates for the 17 U.S.C. §115 statutory license for making and distributing phonorecords of nondramatic [...]
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In the dynamic world of marketing, celebrity endorsement deals have become a ubiquitous strategy for brands aiming to capture consumer attention and build brand affinity. Think Madden Football or the George Forman Grill. In these instances, the product and the celebrity became synonymous in the minds of consumers. Such partnerships leverage the fame, influence, and credibility of well-known personalities to [...]
More Revenue for Songwriters? Copyright Royalty Tribunal increases the Mechanical Royalty Rates
Recently, on December 12, 2023, the Copyright Royalty Judges announced a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) increase in the mechanical royalty rates for the 17 U.S.C. §115 statutory license for making and distributing phonorecords of nondramatic musical works regarding physical phonorecords and Permanent Downloads. The new rate is 12.40 cents per reproduction or 2.39 cents per minute of playing time or fraction [...]
Warhold v. Goldsmith–Fair Use and Appropriation Art
This article is a modified exert of Chapter 7 from Mr. Shrum’s book, Guitars, Gavels & Gold, published by Kendell Hunt in 2022. Used with permission. The case of Warhol v. Goldsmith was argued in front of the Supreme Court in October of 2022 and SCOTUS issued its ruling in the matter this past Thursday, May 18. The lower courts [...]
In the dynamic world of marketing, celebrity endorsement deals have become a ubiquitous strategy for brands aiming to capture consumer attention and build brand affinity. Think Madden Football or the George Forman Grill. In these instances, the product and the celebrity became synonymous in the minds of consumers. Such partnerships leverage the fame, influence, and credibility of well-known personalities to [...]
More Revenue for Songwriters? Copyright Royalty Tribunal increases the Mechanical Royalty Rates
Recently, on December 12, 2023, the Copyright Royalty Judges announced a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) increase in the mechanical royalty rates for the 17 U.S.C. §115 statutory license for making and distributing phonorecords of nondramatic musical works regarding physical phonorecords and Permanent Downloads. The new rate is 12.40 cents per reproduction or 2.39 cents per minute of playing time or fraction [...]
Warhold v. Goldsmith–Fair Use and Appropriation Art
This article is a modified exert of Chapter 7 from Mr. Shrum’s book, Guitars, Gavels & Gold, published by Kendell Hunt in 2022. Used with permission. The case of Warhol v. Goldsmith was argued in front of the Supreme Court in October of 2022 and SCOTUS issued its ruling in the matter this past Thursday, May 18. The lower courts [...]