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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 […]