Monthly Archives: October 2014

Irving Azoff Launches ‘Global Music Rights’ To Take On ASCAP And BMI

A new music publishing venture has launched — led by former LIVE NATION Chairman IRVING AZOFF, which will “challenge to the $2 billion market for performing rights dominated by ASCAP and BMI. The company, GLOBAL MUSIC RIGHTS, is part of … Continue reading

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California Judge Hands Satcasters And Webcasters Another Loss Over Paying To Play Pre-1972 Songs

A CALIFORNIA state judge, MARY STROBEL, has handed down a major legal victory in the expanding campaign to secure compensation for pre-1972 recordings from services like SIRIUSXM and PANDORA. Last FALL, a group of independent and major record labels sued … Continue reading

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Settlement Report Indicates Progress In Resolving Cumulus Lawsuit Against Michael Baisden

A settlement report filed in CUMULUS MEDIA NETWORKS’ lawsuit against syndicated host MICHAEL BAISDEN in U.S. District Court in DALLAS says that the parties have “conferred informally on settlement, expect to have additional discussions regarding possible settlement and plan to … Continue reading

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Turtles File Suit Against Pandora Over Pre-1972 Recording Copyright Royalties

Fresh off their victory in their lawsuit against SIRIUSXM RADIO, THE TURTLES — MARK VOLMAN and HOWARD KAYLAN, also known as FLO AND EDDIE — have filed a class action lawsuit against PANDORA, alleging the same violation of state copyright … Continue reading

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