Webcasting Bill Expected
Two House members are expected to introduce legislation today aimed at facilitating more efficient delivery of music over the Internet. The bill is expected to include a provision allowing artists to be paid directly in their 50-50 split with record companies for compulsory-license Webcast royalties.
Sources say the bill?which has the support of the Digital Media Assn. and is co-sponsored by Rep. Rick Boucher, D-Va., and Rep. Chris Cannon, R-Utah?may draw opposition from labels and music publishers because of sections calling for changes in copyright law to exempt Internet services from paying royalties for ephemeral copies and archival "back-up copies" (Bulletin, May 21). In addition, the bill is expected to ask the Copyright Office to distinguish "limited" (perishable) downloads from permanent downloads when setting rates and to assure nondiscriminatory licensing to affiliated and indie music distribution entities. Hearings on the bill are expected after Congress' August recess.
Sources say the bill?which has the support of the Digital Media Assn. and is co-sponsored by Rep. Rick Boucher, D-Va., and Rep. Chris Cannon, R-Utah?may draw opposition from labels and music publishers because of sections calling for changes in copyright law to exempt Internet services from paying royalties for ephemeral copies and archival "back-up copies" (Bulletin, May 21). In addition, the bill is expected to ask the Copyright Office to distinguish "limited" (perishable) downloads from permanent downloads when setting rates and to assure nondiscriminatory licensing to affiliated and indie music distribution entities. Hearings on the bill are expected after Congress' August recess.
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In addition, make sure to read these articles:
- Your Copyright Fee Just Went Up
- Developer not Company May Own Software Copyright
- Concerns In Congress Over VU's Buyout Of MP3.com
- Congress Concerned Over Planned Buyout Of Mp3.com
- The NAB streams both ways
- C'right Bill's Foes Take Up Pen
- Mpaa, Riaa Leading Fight To Ax Digital-delivery Bill
- House Web-Music Hearing Still Possible This Session
- Lack Of Harmony On The Hill
- MOCA Foe: Let's Find Best Way To Get Artists Paid
- DiMA: Direct Payments To Artists 'Not Our Issue'
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