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The CASE Act: Copyright Claims Board to Begin Hearing Cases in Spring 2022

December 3, 2021

The Copyright Office is setting up the Copyright Claims Board (CCB) as directed by the Copyright Alternative in Small-Claims Enforcement Act of 2020. The CCB will begin hearing cases in Spring 2022.

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Three New Year’s Resolutions for Songwriters

January 15, 2021

Posted by: Holland Gormley

Let’s face it. This past year has been tough in many ways. For the music community, this has been especially true. There is one bright spot. On January 1, 2021, big updates were made to the way songwriters can get paid when their music is played online via interactive streaming and download services. Specifically, the …

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