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Judge Conditionally Certifies Class In Intern’s Suit Against SiriusXM
A federal judge has conditionally certified former SIRIUSXM RADIO interns as a class in the suit by former HOWARD STERN SHOW intern MELISSA TIERNEY over their unpaid status. U.S. District Court for the Southern District of NEW YORK VALERIE CAPRONI … Continue reading
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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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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
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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DOJ Investigates Major Music Publishing Companies
ASCAP, BMI, SONY/ATV MUSIC PUBLISHING and UNIVERSAL MUSIC PUBLISHING GROUP have all received CIDs (Civil Investigative Demand For Documents) from THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, according to the WALL STREET JOURNAL. The DOJ is seeking materials related to a wide range … Continue reading
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Insane Clown Posse Loses FBI Lawsuit; Juggalos a ‘Gang’ – The Wire
A federal judge has dismissed Insane Clown Posse’s lawsuit against the FBI and the Justice Department, allowing the agencies to continue classifying the group’s fans, called Juggalos, as a “gang.” According to the Associated Press‘s Tuesday report, U.S. District Judge Robert … Continue reading
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