Songwriter Equity Act of 2015

Issues relating to ASCAP and BMI consent decrees. Issues relating to copyright reform. Issues relating to radio streaming. Issues relating to Copyright Office modernization. Issues relating to music licensing. Issues relating to a broadcaster treaty at the World Intellectual Property Organization. Issues relating to trade provisions governing cross-border retransmission of broadcast signals. H.R.890, Copyright Office for the Digital Economy Act, all provisions. H.R.1283, Songwriter Equity Act of 2015, all provisions. H.R.1836, Fair Play Fair Pay Act of 2017, all provisions. H.R.1914, Performance Royalty Owners of Music Opportunity To Earn Act of 2017, all provisions. H.Con.Res.13, Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act, all provisions. S.Con.Res.6, A concurrent resolution supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act, all provisions.

Client expense: $4,070,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Economic Council (NEC), SENATE

H.Con.Res. 13, "Local Radio Freedom Act of 2017", all sections. H.R. 1283, Songwriter Equity Act of 2015, all sections. H.R. 1836, Fair Play Fair Pay Act of 2017, all sections. Legislation regarding Copyright Office modernization. DOJ's decision on BMI/ASCAP consent decrees (fractional licensing issues) and further appeals. Spectrum reclamation (database bill) H.R. 1914, "PROMOTE Act of 2017", all sections.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Issues relating to ASCAP and BMI consent decrees. Issues relating to copyright reform. Issues relating to radio streaming. Issues relating to Copyright Office modernization. Issues relating to music licensing. Issues relating to a broadcaster treaty at the World Intellectual Property Organization. Issues relating to trade provisions governing cross-border retransmission of broadcast signals. H.R.890, Copyright Office for the Digital Economy Act, all provisions. H.R.1283, Songwriter Equity Act of 2015, all provisions. H.R.1836, Fair Play Fair Pay Act of 2017, all provisions. H.R.1914, Performance Royalty Owners of Music Opportunity To Earn Act of 2017, all provisions. H.Con.Res.13, Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act, all provisions. S.Con.Res.6, A concurrent resolution supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act, all provisions.

Client expense: $3,760,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Economic Council (NEC), SENATE

H.Con.Res. 13, "Local Radio Freedom Act of 2017", all sections. H.R. 1283, Songwriter Equity Act of 2015, all sections. H.R. 1836, Fair Play Fair Pay Act of 2017, all sections. Copyright Review Board (CRB) decision on statutory royalty rates for streaming services and legislation regarding Copyright Office modernization. DOJ's decision on BMI/ASCAP consent decrees (fractional licensing issues)

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Issues related to intellectual property: including: copyright, music licensing reform (including S. 662 and H.R. 1283, the Songwriter Equity Act and H.R. 1733, H.R. 1457, the Allocation for Music Publishers Act), copyright office modernization, nomination of the Librarian of Congress

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $80,000

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Library of Congress (LOC), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, U.S. Copyright Office

Issues related to intellectual property: including: online infringement, copyright, copyright office modernization, music licensing reform (including S. 662 and H.R. 1283, the Songwriter Equity Act) ITC reform, patent litigation reform (including: the Innovation Act H.R. 9 and related patent litigation reform in the Senate including S. 632, the STRONG Patents Act of 2015, the VENUE Act), Trade Secrets; First Sale issues (including H.R. 869, You Own Devices Act. Intellectual property in trade agreements, SPEAK FREE Act and anti-SLAPP legislation including H.R. 5111 Consumer Review Fairness Act

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $80,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

Issues related to intellectual property: including: copyright, copyright office and music licensing reform (including S. 662 and H.R. 1283, the Songwriter Equity Act) ITC reform, patent litigation reform (including: the Innovation Act H.R. 9 and related patent litigation reform in the Senate including S. 632, the STRONG Patents Act of 2015 and S.2733, Trade Secrets; First Sale issues (including H.R. 869, You Own Devices Act), The Consumer Review Fairness Act H.R. 5111, Copyright Office Modernization

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, U.S. Copyright Office

Any issues regarding performance rights; any matters regarding rogue websites or copyright piracy; any matters concerning Section 115 of the Copyright Code; any matters concerning fair use; any matters concerning copyright and electronic commerce in the digital environment; legislation addressing federalization of pre-1972 sound recordings; issues relating to the Digital Millennium Copyright Act; issues relating to small copyright claims; issues related to the U.S. Department of Commerce White Paper on Copyrights; issues related to the applicability of the first sale doctrine; issues related to consent decrees applicable to performing rights organizations; the Songwriter Equity Act (H.R. 1283, S. 662); issues related to the U.S. Copyright Office Report regarding music licensing; issues related to Copyright Office Modernization (H.R. 4241)

Client expense: $133,500 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

Matters concerning performance rights; digital and terrestrial radio and audiovisual matters; legislation addressing federalization of pre-1972 sound recordings; issues related to the U.S. Department of Commerce Green Paper on Copyright; issues related to the consent decrees applicable to performance rights organizations; issues related to fair use/copyright exceptions and limitations; the Songwriter Equity Act (H.R. 1283, S. 662); issues related to the U.S. Copyright Office Report regarding music licensing

Client expense: $133,500 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

Any issues regarding performance rights; any matters regarding rogue websites or copyright piracy; any matters concerning Section 115 of the Copyright Code; any matters concerning fair use; any matters concerning copyright and electronic commerce in the digital environment; legislation addressing federalization of pre-1972 sound recordings; issues relating to the Digital Millennium Copyright Act; issues relating to small copyright claims; issues related to the U.S. Department of Commerce White Paper on Copyrights; issues related to the applicability of the first sale doctrine; issues related to consent decrees applicable to performing rights organizations; the Songwriter Equity Act (H.R. 1283, S. 662); issues related to the U.S. Copyright Office Report regarding music licensing; issues related to Copyright Office Modernization (H.R. 4241)

Client expense: $133,500 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

Matters concerning performance rights; digital and terrestrial radio and audiovisual matters; legislation addressing federalization of pre-1972 sound recordings; issues related to the U.S. Department of Commerce Green Paper on Copyright; issues related to the consent decrees applicable to performance rights organizations; issues related to fair use/copyright exceptions and limitations; the Songwriter Equity Act (H.R. 1283, S. 662); issues related to the U.S. Copyright Office Report regarding music licensing

Client expense: $133,500 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

Issues related to intellectual property including online infringement, copyright, copyright modernization, music licensing reform (including S.662 and HR 1283, the Songwriter Equity Act; ITC reform, patent litigation reform (Including the Innovation Act HR 9 and related patent litigation reform in the senate including S 632, the STRONG Patents Act of 2015, the VENUE Act), Trade Secrets;anti- SLAPP legislation including HR 5111 Consumer Review Fairness Act

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

1) General Copyright Law Reform (including matters relating to songwriter royalty payments, the ASCAP and BMI consent decrees, the "mechanical" license, intellectual property enforcement and modernization/reform of the US Copyright Office); 2) H.R. 1283/S. 662, the "Songwriter Equity Act"; 3) H.R. 1733, the "Fair Play Fair Pay Act of 2015"; 4) H.R. 4772, the "RESPECT Act of 2014"; 5) HR 4241, "CODE Act" (modernization of the U.S. Copyright Office) and H.R. 5757, the Copyright Alternative in Small-Claims Enforcement Act of 2016.

Client expense: $55,675 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, U.S. Copyright Office

Royalty Issues Music Licensing Issues H.R. 1283/S. 662, "Songwriter Equity Act" H. Con. Res. 17/S. Con. Res. 4, "Local Radio Freedom Act" fractional licensing for public performance licenses of songs (musical compositions)

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Issues related to intellectual property; including: copyright, music licensing reform (including S 662 and HR 1283, the Songwriter Equity and HR 1733, HR 1457, the Allocation for Music Publishers Act, copyright office and IT modernization, nomination of the Copyright Register

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Monitor legislative activity related to copyright reform and intellectual property. Monitor legislative activity related to copyright performance and artists royalty payments. H.R. 1283, Songwriter Equity Act of 2015. S. 662, Songwriter Equity Act of 2015. H.R. 1457, AMP Act.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office

Monitor legislative activity related to copyright reform and intellectual property. Monitor legislative activity related to copyright performance and artists royalty payments. H.R. 1283, Songwriter Equity Act of 2015. S. 662, Songwriter Equity Act of 2015. H.R. 1457, AMP Act.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office

Anti-Piracy Criminal enforcement of copyright theft International IP theft Role of intermediaries in online piracy Websites engaged in counterfeiting and piracy H.Con.Res. 17, Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act; a non-binding resolution opposing a Performance Right for AM/FM radio. S.Con.Res. 4, A concurrent resolution supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act; a non-binding resolution opposing a Performance Right for AM/FM radio. H.R. 1733, Fair Play Fair Pay Act of 2015, To amend title 17, United States Code, to provide fair treatment of radio stations and artists for the use of sound recordings, and for other purposes. H.R. 1283, Songwriter Equity Act of 2015, To amend title 17, United States Code, to ensure fairness in the establishment of certain rates and fees under sections 114 and 115 of such title, and for other purposes. S. 662, Songwriter Equity Act of 2015, A bill to amend title 17, United States Code, to ensure fairness in the establishment of certain rates and fees under sections 114 and 115 of such title, and for other purposes. Issues related to Internet radio. Review of copyright law generally. Music licensing issues Copyright Office Modernization Digital Millenium Copyright Act fair use issues

Client expense: $400,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, U.S. Copyright Office

Anti-Piracy Content regulation/First Amendment H.Con.Res. 17, Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act; a non-binding resolution opposing a Performance Right for AM/FM radio. S.Con.Res. 4, A concurrent resolution supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act; a non-binding resolution opposing a Performance Right for AM/FM radio. H.R. 1733, Fair Play Fair Pay Act of 2015, To amend title 17, United States Code, to provide fair treatment of radio stations and artists for the use of sound recordings, and for other purposes. H.R. 1283, Songwriter Equity Act of 2015, To amend title 17, United States Code, to ensure fairness in the establishment of certain rates and fees under sections 114 and 115 of such title, and for other purposes. S. 662, Songwriter Equity Act of 2015, A bill to amend title 17, United States Code, to ensure fairness in the establishment of certain rates and fees under sections 114 and 115 of such title, and for other purposes.

Client expense: $400,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, U.S. Copyright Office

Issues related to intellectual property: including: copyright, music licensing reform (including S. 662 and H.R. 1283, the Songwriter Equity Act and H.R. 1733, H.R. 1457, the Allocation for Music Publishers Act), copyright office and IT modernization, nomination of the Copyright Register

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $80,000

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Library of Congress (LOC), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, U.S. Copyright Office

Music licensing, royalty payment and general copyright issues, including online infringement, copyright office and music licensing reform (S. 662 and H.R. 1283, the Songwriter Equity Act and H.R. 1733, H.R. 1457, the Allocation for Music Publishers Act).

Client expense: $310,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Library of Congress (LOC), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, U.S. Copyright Office

Issues relating to ASCAP and BMI consent decrees. Issues relating to copyright reform. Issues relating to radio streaming. Issues relating to Copyright Office modernization. H.R.9, Innovation Act, all provisions. H.R.1283, Songwriter Equity Act of 2015, all provisions. H.R.1733, Fair Play Fair Pay Act of 2015, all provisions. H.R.3496, Granting Our People the Ability to Cheer Kickoff Act of 2015, all provisions. H.R.4241, Copyright Office for the Digital Economy Act, all provisions. S.662, Songwriter Equity Act of 2015, all provisions. H.Con.Res.17, Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act, all provisions. S.Con.Res.4, A Concurrent Resolution Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act, all provisions.

Client expense: $4,280,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Congressional oversight and legislative proposals regarding Copyright Act reform applicable to webcasters/broadcasters, including sections 801, 803, 112, 114, and 115 of the Copyright Act H. Con. Res. 17/S. Con. Res. 4, "Supporting Local Radio Freedom Act" Congressional oversight and legislative proposals regarding felony streaming Congressional oversight and legislative proposals regarding broadcast radio royalties HR 1283/S. 662, "Songwriter Equity Act" Congressional oversight and legislative proposals regarding Pre-1972 sound recordings Congressional oversight and legislative proposals regarding musical compositions/antitrust regulation, including DOJ review of ASCAP/BMI consent decrees Congressional oversight & legislative proposals regarding patents HR 1733, "Fair Play Fair Pay Act" Congressional oversight and legislative proposals regarding modernization of the Copyright Office HR 1999,"Protecting the Rights of Musicians Act" HR 4241,"Copyright office for the Digital Economy (CODE) Act" Congressional oversight and legislative proposals regarding Copyright Royalty Board Rate Setting

Client expense: $1,010,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Issues related to intellectual property: including: online infringement, copyright, copyright office modernization, music licensing reform (including S. 662 and H.R. 1283, the Songwriter Equity Act) ITC reform, patent litigation reform (including: the Innovation Act H.R. 9 and related patent litigation reform in the Senate including S. 632, the STRONG Patents Act of 2015, the VENUE Act), Trade Secrets; First Sale issues (including H.R. 869, You Own Devices Act. Intellectual property in trade agreements, SPEAK FREE Act and anti-SLAPP legislation including H.R. 5111 Consumer Review Fairness Act

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $80,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

Issues related to music licensing and royalty payments; Issues related to the Songwriter Equity Act, S. 662/H.R. 1283.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Issues relating to the Copyright Royalty Board. Issues relating to music licensing. Issues relating to the DOJ review of consent decrees for ASCAP and BMI and subsequent litigation. H.R. 1283: The Songwriter Equity Act. Copyright oversight issues. H.R. 9: The Innovation Act. S. 1137: Protecting American Talent and Entrepreneurship Act of 2015 (PATENT Act). H.R. 1733: Fair Play Fair Pay Act of 2015.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

ASCAP-BMI consent decree; Music copyright issues, generally; Copyright Office modernization; H. Con. Res. 17, Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act; H.R. 1283, Songwriter Equity Act of 2015; H.R. 1733, Fair Play Fair Pay Act of 2015; S. 662, Songwriter Equity Act of 2015; S. Con. Res. 4, A concurrent resolution supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act

Client expense: $940,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Issues related to intellectual property: including: copyright, copyright office and music licensing reform (including S. 662 and H.R. 1283, the Songwriter Equity Act) ITC reform, patent litigation reform (including: the Innovation Act H.R. 9 and related patent litigation reform in the Senate including S. 632, the STRONG Patents Act of 2015 and S.2733, Trade Secrets; First Sale issues (including H.R. 869, You Own Devices Act), The Consumer Review Fairness Act H.R. 5111, Copyright Office Modernization

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, U.S. Copyright Office

Congressional oversight, legislation and regulation affecting local broadcast radio stations, Internet audio services and music licensing; patent litigation reform: copyright reform legislation; privacy regulations and legislation; H. Con. Res. 17/S. Con. Res. 4, "A Resolution Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act"; H.R. 1733, "the Fair Play Fair Pay Act of 2015"; H.R.1283/S. 662, "the Songwriter Equity Act of 2015"; FY2017 Appropriations bills; Copyright Office reform

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R.9,"Innovation Act," all provisions H.R.1283, Songwriter Equity Act of 2015, all provisions H.R. 1733, "Fair Play Fair Pay Act of 2015," all provisions H.R.1999, Protecting the Rights of Musicians Act, all provisions S.662, Songwriter Equity Act of 2015, all provisions S. 1137, Protecting American Talent and Entrepreneurship Act of 2015, all provisions

Client expense: $990,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Oppose H.Con.Res.17/ S.Con.Res.4, the Local Radio Freedom Act Support H.R. 1283/S. 662, the Songwriter Equity Act Support H.R. 1457, the Allocation for Music Producers (AMP) Act Support H.R. 1733, the Fair Play Fair Pay Act Support H.R. 1999, the Protecting the Rights of Musicians Act Support reform of the consent decrees governing certain performing rights organizations (PROs) Support broadcast performance right Reform of the Copyright Office Music licensing reform Copyright protection and enforcement

Client expense: $130,224 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Bureau of Citizenship & Immigration Services (BCIS), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS)

Intellectual Property Theft in various countries TPP Performance Right in Sound Recordings Enforcement of copyright and counterfeit laws Issues regarding pre-72 sound recordings HR. 1283 - Songwriter Equity Act of 2015 S.662 - Songwriter Equity Act of 2015 S.CON.RES 4 - Local Radio Freedom Act H.CON.RES 17 - Local Radio Freedom Act HR 1733 - Fair Play Fair Pay Act of 2015 Legislative proposals on Copyright Office reform Issues regarding PRO consent decrees CRB rate setting process HR 4241 - Copyright Office for the Digital Economy Act Copyright Office NoI regarding DMCA section 512 and 1201 copyright office IT Modernization Draft legislation on Copyright Small claims court Issues regarding EU policies and proposals Issues regarding section S12 and 1201

Client expense: $1,010,156 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.Con.Res.17, "Local Radio Freedom Act of 2015", all sections H.R. 1283, Songwriter Equity Act of 2015, all sections H.R. 1733, Fair Play Fair Pay Act of 2015, all sections Copyright Review Board (CRB) decision on statutory royalty rates for streaming services DOJ's decision on BMI/ASCAP consent decrees (fractional licensing issues)

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Matters concerning performance rights; digital and terrestrial radio and audiovisual matters; legislation addressing federalization of pre-1972 sound recordings; issues related to the U.S. Department of Commerce Green Paper on Copyright; issues related to the consent decrees applicable to performance rights organizations; issues related to fair use/copyright exceptions and limitations; the Songwriter Equity Act (H.R. 1283, S. 662); issues related to the U.S. Copyright Office Report regarding music licensing

Client expense: $133,500 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

Any issues regarding performance rights; any matters regarding rogue websites or copyright piracy; any matters concerning Section 115 of the Copyright Code; any matters concerning fair use; any matters concerning copyright and electronic commerce in the digital environment; legislation addressing federalization of pre-1972 sound recordings; issues relating to the Digital Millennium Copyright Act; issues relating to small copyright claims; issues related to the U.S. Department of Commerce White Paper on Copyrights; issues related to the applicability of the first sale doctrine; issues related to consent decrees applicable to performing rights organizations; the Songwriter Equity Act (H.R. 1283, S. 662); issues related to the U.S. Copyright Office Report regarding music licensing; issues related to Copyright Office Modernization (H.R. 4241)

Client expense: $133,500 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

Discussions in support of HR 1283 and S 662, Songwriter Equity Act of 2015 (all sections of full text) Discussions regarding songwriter compensation from public performance

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $90,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Copyright Reform. Competition issues in the music industry. Songwriter Compensation Legislation. H.R. 1283/S. 622: Songwriter Equity Act of 2015.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $110,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R.1283/S.662, Songwriter Equity Act of 2015; Performance Rights Issues, Intellectual Property Issues and Copyright Legislation.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $110,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Support for H. Con. Res. 17 and S. Con. Res. 4, A Concurrent Resolution Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act. Music licensing. Songwriter Equity Act of 2015 (S. 662 and H.R. 1283). Issues relating to the Copyright Review Board.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Support for H. Con. Res. 17 and S. Con. Res. 4, A Concurrent Resolution Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act. Discussion of digital streaming rates. Songwriter Equity Act of 2015 (S. 662 and H.R. 1283).

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.Con.Res.17 - the Local Radio Freedom Act. S.Con.Res.4 - the Local Radio Freedom Act. HR 1283 - the Songwriter Equity Act of 2015. Issues related to music licensing and antitrust consent decree review. Issues related to satellite television carriage. Issues related to broadcast television copyright.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

1) General Copyright Law Reform (including matters relating to songwriter royalty payments, the ASCAP and BMI consent decrees, the "mechanical" license, intellectual property enforcement and modernization of the US Copyright Office); 2) H.R. 1283/S. 662, the "Songwriter Equity Act"; 3) H.R. 1733, the "Fair Play Fair Pay Act of 2015"; 4) H.R. 4772, the "RESPECT Act of 2014"; and 5) HR 4241, "CODE Act" (modernization of the U.S. Copyright Office).

Client expense: $86,252 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, U.S. Copyright Office

H.Con.Res.17 - the Local Radio Freedom Act. S.Con.Res.4 - the Local Radio Freedom Act. HR 1283 - the Songwriter Equity Act of 2015. Issues related to music licensing and antitrust consent decree review. Issues related to satellite television carriage. Issues related to broadcast television copyright.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Music licensing, royalty payment and general copyright issues, including online infringement, copyright office and music licensing reform (S. 662 and H.R. 1283, the Songwriter Equity Act and H.R. 1733, H.R. 1457, the Allocation for Music Publishers Act).

Client expense: $280,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Library of Congress (LOC), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, U.S. Copyright Office

Monitor legislative activity related to copyright reform and intellectual property. Monitor legislative activity related to copyright performance and artists royalty payments. H.R. 1283, Songwriter Equity Act of 2015. S. 662, Songwriter Equity Act of 2015. H.R. 1457, AMP Act.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office