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More Revenue for Songwriters? Copyright Royalty Tribunal increases the Mechanical Royalty Rates GalleryMore Revenue for Songwriters? Copyright Royalty Tribunal increases the Mechanical Royalty Rates
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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 [...]
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 [...]
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’ Cabaray Showroom on December 7. The annual event [...]
Oiling the engine of free expression
The concept of fair use, codified at 17 U.S.C. §107, is one of the most important and widely discussed topics in copyright law, and perhaps one of most widely misunderstood as well. The Supreme [...]
Creative Lesson’s from Einstein and Quantum Physics
As a true geek, Albert Einstein as always been one of my inspirations. What better way to inspire the artists and creators among us than to let my idol do the speaking. In 1982, [...]
Patent Infringement: AliveCor and the Apple Watch
By Katy GasperAliveCor, self-proclaimed “global leader in FDA-cleared personal electrocardiogram (ECG) technology and services,” has recently filed a complaint with the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) against Apple Inc. stating infringement on three of their [...]
The Harsh Reality of Trademark Infringement in the Music Industry – Pearl Jam & Pearl Jamm
By Katy GasparPearl Jam tribute band, Pearl Jamm, recently received a cease-and-desist letter requesting a change of name and logo, the turning over of domain names, and the destruction of all unsold merchandise. Is this [...]
Why You Need Legal Representation When Growing Your Business
Finding a good lawyer is essential to any business. Protecting your business from liability and creditors is essential to longevity and success and the groundwork for those mission-critical tasks must be laid in the initial [...]
Television & Film Production during the COVID-19 Pandemic; How does the Force Majeure Provision Apply?
Television & Film Production during the COVID-19 Pandemic; How does the Force Majeure Provision Apply? COVID-19 has affected the entertainment industry in many respects, especially in the areas of film and television production. Given [...]
Practical Approach Series–Fair Use: When Do I Need to Ask for Permission to Post a Copyrighted Work to My Social Media? GalleryPractical Approach Series–Fair Use: When Do I Need to Ask for Permission to Post a Copyrighted Work to My Social Media?
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Practical Approach Series–Fair Use: When Do I Need to Ask for Permission to Post a Copyrighted Work to My Social Media?
By Cheshire Rigler Can a band member post photographs of their concerts to their webpage or social media if they are taken by an unrelated photographer? Can the Instagram posts and stories of [...]
Gibson Guitar opens retail venue in Cummins Station
This story originally appeared in 2007 on Law on the Row, but it still generates a significant amount of interest because of Gibson Guitar's reputation in the industry, so I decided to update it [...]
Spotify recognizes the songwriter
Written by Maddie Westrup Amidst the rise of “streaming” the music industry has faced immense innovation in recent years, not the least of which is the total rebuild of Section 115 and the mechanical [...]
Why Negative Reviews Aren’t As Bad as They Might Seem
When it comes to determining the reputation of a company, there is no better place to look for this information than the reviews posted on their website. Understandably, business leaders strive to gain as [...]
How Can I Improve My Online Reputation?
Your online reputation is your first introduction to many of your potential customers. You don’t want to start out on the wrong foot or give potential customers the idea that your company is something [...]
