Monthly Archives: September 2014

Federal Judge Finds Grooveshark Violated Thousands Of Copyright Laws

Less than a week ago (NET NEWS 9/23), ALL ACCESS reported U.S. District Judge PHILIP GUTIERREZ ruled that SIRIUSXM RADIO must pay copyright fees for pre-1972 recordings. The ruling granted summary judgment in the case brought by THE TURTLES — … Continue reading

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SiriusXM Loses Ruling On Copyright Liability For Pre-1972 Recordings In California

U.S. District Judge PHILIP GUTIERREZ has ruled that SIRIUSXM RADIO must pay copyright fees for pre-1972 recordings. The ruling granted summary judgment in the case brought by THE TURTLES — MARK VOLMAN and HOWARD KAYLAN, suing as FLO AND EDDIE … Continue reading

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Judge Recommends Court Reject VerStandig’s Geo-Fencing Case Against Sound Exchange

U.S. Magistrate Judge JOEL C. HOPPE has recommended that a VIRGINIA district court dismiss VERSTANDIG BROADCASTING’s suit against SOUNDEXCHANGE that sought declaratory judgment for its assertion that the 150-mile exemption to the Copyright Act allowing broadcast AM/FM stations not to … Continue reading

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