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A Primer on Music Performance Licenses (Musical Compositions)

Posted on February 1, 2010 by

Among the exclusive rights granted to the owners of most copyrights is the right of public performance. As discussed in the Primer on Music Performance Licenses (Sound Recording), the public performance right for a sound recording is only available for … Continue reading →

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The Politics of Music: Droit Moral, if only…

Posted on September 18, 2008 by

John McCain’s campaign can’t catch a break when it comes to music.  Jackson Browne is suing the campaign for copyright infringement over the use of his song “Running on Empty” in a video prepared by a state party.  John Mellencamp … Continue reading →

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