Department of Justice Files Appeal Against BMI Consent Decree Decision

Say goodbye to 100 percent licensing, BMI and ASCAP. The Department of Justice filed an appeal that directly affects music publishers and song writers. Back in September, a BMI Rate-Court Judge ruled against the DOJ’s 100 percent licensing decision. In June, the DOJ had ruled that music publishers must use 100 percent licensing. Fractional licensing […]

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Department of Justice Files Appeal Against BMI Consent Decree Decision

Say goodbye to 100 percent licensing, BMI and ASCAP. The Department of Justice filed an appeal that directly affects music publishers and song writers. Back in September, a BMI Rate-Court Judge ruled against the DOJ’s 100 percent licensing decision. In June, the DOJ had ruled that music publishers must use 100 percent licensing. Fractional licensing […]

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The Department of Justice’s August Ruling May Have Implications For the Entire Music Industry

On August 4, the Department of Justice released a statement with far-reaching implications for the entire music industry, especially for those who earn money writing songs. Back in 2014, the Antitrust Division opened an investigation following requests by ASCAP, which represents US composers, songwriters, lyricists and music publishers, as well as BMI, which collects licenses […]

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