Tag Archives: copyright law

BMI Takes SiriusXM to Court Over Royalty Dispute: A Battle Over Fair Compensation for Songwriters

Marian Llontop – Earlier this month, Broadcast Music Inc. (BMI) filed a rate court lawsuit against SiriusXM to resolve a long-standing dispute over royalty rates. BMI, one of the most influential music-licensing organizations, contends that SiriusXM, a leading digital radio broadcaster, has been underpaying songwriters, composers, and publishers despite its significant growth as a digital-focused […]

35-Years Later, the “Termination” is Awakened: Recording Industry Battle Over Music Records

BY PAMELA ADEWOYIN — The drama continues to unfold in the complicated world of music copyright. This month marks the moment, after six years of legal proceedings, Victor Willis, one of the lead group members of the popular 1970’s group Village People and writer of the hit song “YMCA,” can finally seize the opportunity to […]