Why Is Twitter Banning Users for Jamming Elton John Songs? – Variety
The bone of contention remains that Twitter, and tech goliaths like YouTube and Facebook, don’t want to be held responsible for user content, insisting they’re not media sites but user platforms. That disagreement was addressed in the recently passed EU Copyright Directive’s Article 13, which decrees the sites must begin to police themselves, and will be held liable for any copyright infringements. The U.S. Music Modernization Act doesn’t go quite so far, but Lisa Alter comments that the establishment of a Music Licensing Collective is a step in the right direction.Attorney Jacqueline C. Charlesworth Joins Music and Copyright Firm Alter Kendrick & Baron as Partner – Billboard
Esteemed music and copyright lawyer Jacqueline C. Charlesworth, key contributor to the Music Modernization Act and former general counsel of the Copyright Office, has joined our firm. In addition to legislative and policy work, Jacqueline will be handling litigation and transactional matters at AKB.Indie Publisher Mojo Music Expands Catalog With HoriPro Acquisition
With its acquisition of Nashville-based HoriPro Entertainment Group, the Mojo Music & Media Group is having its coming out party as a new force in independent music publishing. The HoriPro catalog numbers 15,000 songs including tracks by REO Speedwagon, Kiss, Jerry Reed and George Strait.‘7 Rings’ Is A Hit for Ariana Grande, and a Knockout for Rodgers and Hammerstein – New York Times
The company that owns the Rodgers and Hammerstein catalog cut an unusually lucrative deal with Ariana Grande over the rights to her single “7 Rings,” an extended reinterpretation of “My Favorite Things.”Copyright at the Crossroads: The Present and Prognostications – SXSW 2019
Katie Baron to participate in a hard-hitting, copyright-focused panel on the impact of current legal and technological developments affecting the present and future music industry, including the MMA, artificial intelligence, holographic tours, copyright terminations 5 years after its application, and first sale doctrine in the digital space.Primary Wave Signs Multi-Million Dollar Deal to Rep Paul Anka
Primary Wave Music Publishing has entered into a multi-million-dollar, long-term strategic partnership with singer and “My Way” composer Paul Anka. The deal covers Anka’s controlled publishing, his master rights and his name and likeness.
R. Kelly Hasn’t Really Been ‘Dropped’ by Anyone in Music
In Rolling Stone, Lisa Alter explains the implication of R. Kelly being “dropped” by his publisher and label.
Primary Wave Music Acquires Gary Davies’ Good Groove Songs
The Good Groove Songs catalogue includes All Saints' “Black Coffee”, Corinne Bailey Rae’s “Put Your Records On” and tracks performed by the likes of Kylie Minogue, James Morrison and Craig David among its roster.
Primary Wave Acquires Interest in Sly & the Family Stone Catalog
The deal includes all music assets of Even St. Productions, which covers music publishing and master royalty streams of all songs written by Sylvester Stewart (Sly Stone) including the hits “Everyday People,” Thank You,” “Dance To The Music,” and “Family Affair.”
Billboard Names Lisa Alter in “Women In Music” 2018 Executives of the Year
Lisa Alter was honored by Billboard’s “Women in Music” as one of 2018’s most powerful executives in the industry.