Category Archives: Entertainment Law Services

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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Welcome to the Orlando Law Practice Blog

The Orlando Law Practice PC. was established in 1995. I’m Lisa Orlando, and I diligently and meticulously crafted, created and developed my boutique law practice. My practice is a smaller, specialty firm that will allow me to super-serve you, the … Continue reading

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