The Allocation for Music Producers (AMP) Act was recently introduced in the Senate. If signed into law, this bill will create a way for producers and engineers to receive direct payments from SoundExchange instead of relying on the artists to fulfill their contractual obligations … [Read more...] about AMP Act Introduced and Expected to Become Law
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Path Appears Clear for the Music Modernization Act
The Songwriters Guild of America (SGA) has joined the growing support for the Music Modernization Act. Due to state-by-state legislation that governs mechanical royalties, the current state of copyright legislation is incredibly complicated for songwriters to navigate. This … [Read more...] about Path Appears Clear for the Music Modernization Act
Interview with Spotify General Counsel Horacio Gutierrez
The Journal on Sports and Entertainment Law recently sat down with attorney Horacio Gutierrez, General Counsel of Spotify, to discuss current issues in music streaming law. As Spotify’s top lawyer, Mr. Gutierrez is responsible for overseeing Spotify’s legal, compliance and … [Read more...] about Interview with Spotify General Counsel Horacio Gutierrez
Spotify Agrees To Improve Song Matching Practices In $30 Million Settlement With Publishers
Spotify and the National Music Publishing Association have reached a $30 million settlement agreement to compensate publishers and songwriters for unpaid royalties that resulted from unmatched songs in its database. According to the Agreement, the $30 million will constitute a … [Read more...] about Spotify Agrees To Improve Song Matching Practices In $30 Million Settlement With Publishers
To Deal or Not To Deal, That is the Question for Music Publishers
Despite marketing itself as a law-abiding and musician-friendly service since its launch in 2006, Spotify’s latest lawsuit settlement has helped unmask its less than aboveboard practices. Several months ago, the National Music Publisher’s Association (NMPA) sued the popular music … [Read more...] about To Deal or Not To Deal, That is the Question for Music Publishers