Here Chris Castle outlines some of the new regulations surrounding how the passage of the CLASSICS Act section of the MMA will effect pre-72 recording copyright owners, and the procedure for recovering statutory damages for infringement. ________________________ Guest post by Chris Castle of Music Tech Solutions Title II of the…
Category archives: Music Modernization Act
NMPA-backed Mechanical Licensing Collective (MLC) approved by US Copyright Office
MLC is backed by the National Music Publishers’ Association, the Nashville Songwriters Association International and the Songwriters of North America.
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Legacy Music Industry Shouldn’t Watch Over Royalties Of Independent Songwriters [Op-Ed]
Although there was plenty of trepidation leading up to the recent passage of the Music Modernization Act, the legislation was met with surprisingly little controversy once it was passed. Since then, unfortunately, some details have emerged over how the royalties of independent songwriters will be monitored that are raising the…
When the Music Modernization Act becomes law, who’s going to take care of it?
A number of organizations already vying for control of the yet-uncreated ‘mechanical licensing collective’
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Music Modernization Act: What’s In It, Why Is It In There, Is It A Good Thing?
Enacted on October 11, the Music Modernization Act will have vast impact on the music business and how it is conducted in the US. Here we look at exactly what sort of changes this new legislation will bring about. ____________________________ Guest post by Stephen Carlisle of NOVA Southeastern University The…
Music Modernization Act A ‘Countdown to Modernity’ – Progress Chart For Mechanical Licensing Collective
In this piece, the people at Music Technology Policy provide a chart listing the key events in the necessary path to launch in order for the Mechanical Licensing Collective as needed by the recently ratified Music Modernization Act. _________________________ Guest post by Editor Charlie of Music Technology Policy As best…
This Week In Music Commentary
Commentators inside the music industry industry this week shared their thoughts on what music has to gain from the future of transportation, whether the power of the playlist is being overstated, and what we need beyond the Music Modernization Act. Music Has More To Gain From The Future Of Transportation…
Music Modernization Act Was Verse One, Rest Of The Song Yet to Be Written [Michael Huppe]
Recently signed into law, the Music Modernization Act provides a much needed update to existing copyright laws.. While certainly a good first step, this piece of legislation was just the beginning of what’s needed. ___________________________ Guest post by SoundExchange CEO Michael Huppe The signing of the Music Modernization Act earlier…
What Is The Music Modernization Act and What Does Mean For You?
[UPDATED] The Music Modernization Act was signed into law by President Trump today. The multifaceted legislation had widespread industry support as an overdue overhaul of antiquated licensing laws. But what is the MMA and what does it mean for you? The Music Modernization Act (H.R. 5447) packaged together several music…
Make Royalties Great Again: President Trump signs Music Modernization Act into law
President Donald Trump has just signed the long-awaited Music Modernization Act into US law. The news comes after the bill was unanimously voted through both the US House of Representatives and the Senate. The Music Modernization Act reforms mechanical…