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Latest IMMF WIPO report Nov 2008 now available in Copyright and Related Rights section of this website.
Popkomm Day 1: Delegates Debate Rights
Rights issues were at the top of the agenda at the first day of Popkomm in Berlin.
Seminar Program
Trends in the Business of Music: Snapshots and Outlooks
Swedish Music Seminar
Preliminary program for October 23rd.
New UK immigration system might effect your artist!
This year began the roll-out of the Points-Based System (PBS) - the biggest shake-up of the UK immigration system for 45 years. On 27th November 2008, Tier 2 & Tier 5 of the Points Based System (PBS) will go live.
Copyright board leaves music royalty payments unchanged
Averting a potentially drawn out conflict over music royalties at iTunes and other online stores, the Copyright Royalty Board on Thursday said it would preserve the same royalty rate as today for CDs and downloadable songs.
The musicians union sues "American Idol" producers.
The musicians union has filed a federal lawsuit against the producers of "American Idol," claiming musicians were underpaid because the show's live music was re-recorded for reruns.....
Napster Goes MP3 With 4 Majors & 6M Tracks
Napster has launched what it calls "the world's largest and most comprehensive mp3 store" at www.napster.com/store......
US – Illinois-Lawmakers Aim At Computer Hoarding Of Concert Tickets
State lawmakers are moving ahead with a ban on computer ticket hoarding for hot concerts, but they know it could be easier said than done......
More Layoffs Appear Imminent At EMI
Terra Firma, the private equity firm that owns EMI may be looking to for a new round of layoffs, possibly as many as 1000 jobs from troubled label group......
US House Committee Passes PRO IP Bill
The House Judiciary Committee today passed by voice vote the Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act, called the PRO IP Act, without amendment......
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