Music Modernization Act of 2017
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Music Modernization Act of 2017 This bill amends the copyright law to create a statutory blanket license for making and distributing nondramatic musical sound recordings, including through digital delivery. The blanket license allows digital music services to distribute sound recordings covered by the license without negotiating for the rights for each individual recording, as long as the music service complies with the license's requirements, such as paying the required royalties.
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Introduced in House
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2018 · first_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Issues related to ongoing, licensing, copyright, intellectual property and related issues in the music and technology industries. H.R. 1695 Register of Copyrights Selection and Accountability Act of 2017. H.R. 3350 Transparency in Music Licensing and Ownership Act. HR 4706/S 23334 - Music Modernization Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · second_quarter · Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice
Legislation related to music licensing issues, including H.R. 3350, Transparency in Music Licensing and Ownership Act, and H.R. 4706, Music Modernization Act of 2017. Legislation and federal issues related to patent trolls and patent assertion entities. Patent litigation reform.
Client expense: $730,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE
2018 · second_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
S.2393 - CLASSICS Act S.2625 and H.R. 881 - Allocation for Music Producers Act (AMP Act) S.2334 and H.R. 4706 - Music Modernization Act Correspondence with United States Senate and United States House of Representatives in support of the CLASSICS Act, the AMP Act and the Music Modernization Act to update copyright law to the benefit of the American creative and music communities; Research relating thereto. H.R. 5340 and S. 1390 - STRONGER Patents Act of 2017 Correspondence with United States Senate and United States House of Representatives in support of S. 1390/ H.R. 5340, the STRONGER Patents Act of 2017, to strengthen the U.S. patent system; Research relating thereto.
Client expense: $20,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, President of the U.S., SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2018 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Opposed H.Con.Res.13/S.Con.Res.6 the Local Radio Freedom Act Opposed S.2933 ACCESS to Recording Act Support H.R 881, The Allocation for Music Producers (AMP) Act Support H.R 1836, The Fair Play Fair Pay Act Support H.R 1914, PROMOTE Act 2017 Support H.R.1695, Register of Copyrights Selection and Accountability Act of 2017 Support H.R 3301, CLASSICS Act Support S.2393, CLASSICS Act Support S.2625, AMP Act Support H.R.4706, Music Modernization Act of 2017 Support S.2334, Music Modernization Act of 2018 Support S. 2823, Music Modernization Act 2018 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: $141,121 · 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)
2018 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
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. 13/S. Con. Res. 6, "A Resolution Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act"; H.R. 1836, "the Fair Play Fair Pay Act of 2017"; Copyright Office reform; H.R.3350, the "Transparency in Music Licensing and Ownership Act;" H.R.4706, the "Music Modernization Act"
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
| Republican |
| AZ |
| Bill Pascrell, Jr. | Democratic | NJ |
| Blake Farenthold | Republican | TX |
| Bradley Scott Schneider | Democratic | IL |
| Brett Guthrie | Republican | KY |
| Charles J. "Chuck" Fleischmann | Republican | TN |
| Daniel M. Donovan, Jr. | Republican | NY |
| Darrell Issa | Republican | CA |
| David Kustoff | Republican | TN |
| David N. Cicilline | Democratic | RI |
| David P. Roe | Republican | TN |
| Debbie Wasserman Schultz | Democratic | FL |
| Dennis A. Ross | Republican | FL |
| Diane Black | Republican | TN |
| Donald M. Payne, Jr. | Democratic | NJ |
| Eric Swalwell | Democratic | CA |
| Frank Pallone, Jr. | Democratic | NJ |
| Grace F. Napolitano | Democratic | CA |
| Hakeem S. Jeffries | Democratic | NY |
| Jamie Raskin | Democratic | MD |
| Jim Cooper | Democratic | TN |
| John H. Rutherford | Republican | FL |
| John J. Duncan, Jr. | Republican | TN |
| John Ratcliffe | Republican | TX |
| Joseph Crowley | Democratic | NY |
| Judy Chu | Democratic | CA |
| Julia Brownley | Democratic | CA |
| Karen Bass | Democratic | CA |
| Karen C. Handel | Republican | GA |
| Kenny Marchant | Republican | TX |
| Kevin Cramer | Republican | ND |
| Lamar Smith | Republican | TX |
| Linda T. Sánchez | Democratic | CA |
| Lois Frankel | Democratic | FL |
| Louie Gohmert | Republican | TX |
| Louise McIntosh Slaughter | Democratic | NY |
| Mark DeSaulnier | Democratic | CA |
| Marsha Blackburn | Republican | TN |
| Martha Roby | Republican | AL |
| Michael T. McCaul | Republican | TX |
| Mike Johnson | Republican | LA |
| Mike Quigley | Democratic | IL |
| Norma J. Torres | Democratic | CA |
| Pete Sessions | Republican | TX |
| Pramila Jayapal | Democratic | WA |
| Robert A. Brady | Democratic | PA |
| Robin L. Kelly | Democratic | IL |
| Ron Estes | Republican | KS |
| Scott DesJarlais | Republican | TN |
| Scott R. Tipton | Republican | CO |
| Sheila Jackson Lee | Democratic | TX |
| Steve Cohen | Democratic | TN |
| Susan W. Brooks | Republican | IN |
| Ted Lieu | Democratic | CA |
| Ted Poe | Republican | TX |
| Ted S. Yoho | Republican | FL |
| Theodore E. Deutch | Democratic | FL |
| Thomas J. Rooney | Republican | FL |
| Thomas MacArthur | Republican | NJ |
| Tim Ryan | Democratic | OH |
| Todd Rokita | Republican | IN |
| Tom Marino | Republican | PA |
| Tony Cárdenas | Democratic | CA |
| Trey Hollingsworth | Republican | IN |
| Val Butler Demings | Democratic | FL |
| Yvette D. Clarke | Democratic | NY |
| Zoe Lofgren | Democratic | CA |
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2018 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Discussions regarding general intellectual property issues, including copyright reform; Copyright Office for the Digital Economy Act (H.R. 890); The Register of Copyrights Selection and Accountability Act of 2017 (H.R. 1695); Music Modernization Act of 2017 (H.R. 4706); CASE Act of 2017 (H.R. 3945).
Client expense: $2,830,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Director of National Intelligence (ODNI), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2018 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Issues related to music licensing and royalty payments and copyright reform; Issues related to H.R.3301/S. 2393 - 'The Classics Act' related to royalty payments for artists and music curators; Issues related to S.2334, the Music Modernization Act of 2018; Issues related to H.R. 881/S. 2625, AMP Act; Issues related to H.R. 4706 Music Modernization Act of 2017; Issues related to S.2823, Music Modernization Act; Issues related to consent decrees; Issues related to HR 1551, the Orrin G. Hatch-Bob Goodlatte Music Modernization Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice
Legislation related to music licensing issues, including: H.R. 3350, Transparency in Music Licensing and Ownership Act; H.R. 4706, Music Modernization Act of 2017; and H.R. 5447/S. 2823, Music Modernization Act. Legislation and federal issues related to patent trolls and patent assertion entities. Patent litigation reform.
Client expense: $600,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA)
2018 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
- Support for policies that promote strong and effective copyright protection in the U.S. and abroad, including in free trade agreements such as NAFTA - Support for policies that ensure fair compensation and rate standards for rightsholders across all music distribution platforms - Support for efforts to streamline the music licensing system so that it operates more efficiently and fairly for all stakeholders - Support for efforts to modernize the US. Copyright Office - Support for efforts to update Section 512 of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) - Support for policies that encourage Internet "intermediaries" (including ISPs, search engines, domain registrars/registries, and advertisers) to take steps to curb music piracy - Discussion of global IP issues and digital trade - HR 1836 - Fair Play Fair Pay Act of 2017 - S.CON.RES 6 - Local Radio Freedom Act - H.CON.RES 13 - Local Radio Freedom Act - H.R. 1695/S. 1010 - Register of Copyrights Selection and Accountability Act - H.R. 3301/S. 2393, the Compensating Legacy Artists for their Songs, Service, and Important Contributions to Society (CLASSICS) Act - H.R. 3350, the "Transparency in Music Licensing Ownership Act - H.R. 1551/H.R. 4706/H.R. 5447/S. 2334/S. 2823, the Music Modernization Act - H.R. 881/S. 2625, the Allocation for Music Producers ("AMP") Act
Client expense: $420,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2018 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Issues relating to ASCAP and BMI consent decrees. Issues relating to radio streaming. Issues relating to the creation of a database containing music licensing information. H.R.890, Copyright Office for the Digital Economy Act, 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.R.3301, Compensating Legacy Artists for their Songs, Service, and Important Contributions to Society Act, all provisions. H.R.4706, Music Modernization Act of 2017, all provisions. H.Con.Res.13, Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act, all provisions. H.R. 3550, Transparency in Music Licensing and Ownership Act, Provisions relating to the need for creation of a database containing music licensing information. H.R. 5447 Music Modernization Act, all provisions. S. 2334, Music Modernization Act, all provisions. S. 2823, Music Modernization Act, all provisions. S.Con.Res.6, A concurrent resolution supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act, all provisions.
Client expense: $3,290,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2018 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
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. 13/S. Con. Res. 6, "Supporting Local Radio Freedom Act" Congressional oversight and legislative proposals regarding music licensing 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 HR 1836, "Fair Play Fair Pay Act" Congressional oversight and legislative regarding establishment of a comprehensive music ownership and licensing database. Congressional oversight and legislative proposals regarding modernization of the Copyright Office Congressional oversight and legislative proposals regarding Copyright Royalty Board Rate Setting S.1010/HR 1695, "Register of Copyrights Selection and Accountability Act of 2017" HR 3350, "Transparency in Music Licensing and Ownership Act" S.2334/HR 4706/HR 1551, "Orrin G. Hatch-Bob Goodlatte Music Modernization Act" S.2823/HR 3945, "Copyright Alternative in Small-Claims Enforcement Act of 2017"
Client expense: $1,025,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Issues related to ongoing licensing, copyright, intellectual property, and related issues in the music and technology industries. Copyright oversight issues. H.R.3350: Transparency in Music Licensing and Ownership Act. H.R.4706/H.R.5447: Music Modernization Act of 2018.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
2018 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
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. Copyright oversight issues. Patent reform. H.R.1836: Fair Play Fair Pay Act. H.R.3350: Transparency in Music Licensing and Ownership Act. H.R.4706/H.R.5447: Music Modernization Act of 2018.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
2018 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
H.R. 4706 (Music Modernization Act of 2017), all provisions H.R. 1551 (Orrin G. Hatch-Bob Goodlatte Music Modernization Act), all provisions S. 2334 (Music Modernization Act of 2018), all provisions S. 2823 (Music Modernization Act of 2018), all provisions Music royalties legislation generally
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Intellectual Property Theft in various countries Performance Right in Sound Recordings Enforcement of copyright and counterfeit laws Issues regarding pre-72 sound recordings S.CON.RES 6 - Local Radio Freedom Act H.CON.RES 13 - Local Radio Freedom Act HR 1836 - Fair Play Fair Pay Act Copyright Office IT Modernization Issues regarding EU policies and proposals Issues regarding section 1201 S. 1010/HR 1695 - Register of Copyrights Selection and Accountability Act S. 2393/HR 3301 - CLASSICS ACT S. 2334/2823 and HR 4706/5447/ HR 1551 - Music Modernization Act of 2017 HR 3945 - CASE Act of 2017 S. 2625/HR 881 - AMP Act S. 2933 - ACCESS to Recordings Act Issues regarding platform accountability
Client expense: $1,345,241 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Music Modernization Act; H.R.4706; H.R.1551; issues related to copyright protection
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Music Modernization Act; H.R.4706
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Bureau of Citizenship & Immigration Services (BCIS), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, U.S. Customs & Border Protection
2018 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Performance Rights Issues, Intellectual Property Issues and Copyright Legislation; H.R.4706, Music Modernization Act of 2017; H.R.5447, Music Modernization Act; S.2334, Music Modernization Act of 2018; S.2823, Music Modernization Act; H.R.1551, Orrin G. Hatch-Bob Goodlatte Music Modernization Act (P.L.115-264).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $110,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
H.R.3301/S.2393 - CLASSICS Act H.R.4706 - Music Modernization Act of 2017 S.2823 (formerly S.2334) - Music Modernization Act of 2018
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Arts/Entertainment
Anti-Piracy Content regulation/First Amendment HR 1695 - Register of Copyrights Selection and Accountability Act HR 890 - Copyright Office for the Digital Economy Act Performance Right in Sound Recordings Issues concerning pre-1972 recordings Issues concerning rate standards and the CRB rate setting process Copyright Office Modernization Issues concerning the Digital Millennium Copyright Act HR 1836 - The Fair Play Fair Pay Act S. Con Res 6 - Local Radio Freedom Act H. Con. Res 13 - Local Radio Freedom Act Issues regarding the PRO consent decrees Issues regarding mechanical licensing HR 1914 - Performance Royalty Owners of Music Opportunity To Earn Act of 2017 (PROMOTE Act) HR 3350 Transparency in Music Licensing Ownership Act HR 881/ S 2625 - Allocation for Music Producers Act (AMP Act) HR 3301/S 2393 - The CLASSICS Act, relating to pre-1972 sound recordings HR 4706/S 2334- Music Modernization Act HR 5477/S 2823 - Music Modernization Act, a comprehensive music licensing reform package that embodies HR 4706; HR 881 and HR 3301
Client expense: $450,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2018 · fourth_quarter · Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
Anti-Piracy Performance Right in Sound Recordings HR 1836 - The Fair Play Fair Pay Act S. Con Res 6 - Local Radio Freedom Act H. Con. Res 13 - Local Radio Freedom Act Issues regarding the PRO consent decrees HR 1914 - Performance Royalty Owners of Music Opportunity To Earn Act of 2017 (PROMOTE Act) HR 3350 Transparency in Music Licensing Ownership Act HR 881/ S 2625 - Allocation for Music Producers Act (AMP Act) HR 3301/S 2393 - The CLASSICS Act, relating to pre-1972 sound recordings HR 4706/S 2334- Music Modernization Act HR 5477/S 2823 - Music Modernization Act, a comprehensive music licensing reform package that embodies HR 4706; HR 881 and HR 3301
Client expense: $450,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2018 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Anti-Piracy HR 1695 - Register of Copyrights Selection and Accountability Act HR 890 - Copyright Office for the Digital Economy Act Performance Right in Sound Recordings Issues concerning pre-1972 recordings Issues concerning rate standards and the CRB rate setting process Copyright Office Modernization Issues concerning the Digital Millennium Copyright Act HR 1836 - The Fair Play Fair Pay Act S. Con Res 6 - Local Radio Freedom Act H. Con. Res 13 - Local Radio Freedom Act Issues regarding the PRO consent decrees Issues regarding mechanical licensing Copyright Office NOI regarding Moral Rights HR 1914 - Performance Royalty Owners of Music Opportunity To Earn Act of 2017 (PROMOTE Act) HR 3350 Transparency in Music Licensing Ownership Act HR 881/ S 2625 - Allocation for Music Producers Act (AMP Act) HR 3301/S 2393 - The CLASSICS Act, relating to pre-1972 sound recordings HR 4706/S 2334- Music Modernization Act HR 5477/S 2823 - Music Modernization Act, a comprehensive music licensing reform package that embodies HR 4706; HR 881 and HR 3301
Client expense: $450,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2018 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Issues related to ongoing, licensing, copyright, intellectual property and related issues in the music and technology industries. H.R. 1695 Register of Copyrights Selection and Accountability Act of 2017. HR 4706, 5447, 1551/ S 2823, 2334 - Music Modernization Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
S. Con. Res. 6 and H. Con. Res. 15, the Local Radio Freedom Act; Media Ownership Rules. HR 4706, 5447, 1551/ S 2823, 2334 - Music Modernization Act. Issues related to music licensing.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
H.R. 4706, 5447, 1551/S. 2334, 2823 - Music Modernization Act; Implementation of the Music Modernization Act P.L. 115-264; Issues related to ongoing licensing, copyright, intellectual property, and related issues in the music and technology industries; H.R. 1695, Register of Copyrights Selection and Accountability Act of 2017; H.R. 3350, Transparency in Music Licensing and Ownership Act.
Client expense: $240,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office
2018 · third_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
any matters concerning Sec. 115 of the Copyright Code; Reforming Section 115 licensing structure for digital streaming through HR 4706, HR 5447, S. 2334, S. 2823, HR 1551 - Music Modernization Acts; issues related to HR 3350, Transparency in Music and Licensing Ownership Act; any matters concerning copyright and electronic commerce in the digital environment; issues related to the U.S. Copyright Office Report regarding music licensing.
Client expense: $203,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · third_quarter · Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
matters concerning 114 performance rights in H.R. 5447, H.R. 4706, S. 2334, S.2823, HR 1551 - Music Modernization Acts; digital, terrestrial radio and audiovisual matters; issues related to the consent decrees applicable to performance rights organizations; issues related to the reproduction of musical works; issues related to the U.S. Copyright Office Report regarding music licensing.
Client expense: $203,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · second_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
any matters concerning Sec. 115 of the Copyright Code; Reforming Section 115 licensing structure for digital streaming through HR 4706, HR 5447, S. 2334 and S. 2823, Music Modernization Acts; issues related to HR 3350, Transparency in Music and Licensing Ownership Act; any matters concerning copyright and electronic commerce in the digital environment; issues related to the U.S. Copyright Office Report regarding music licensing.
Client expense: $203,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · second_quarter · Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
matters concerning 114 performance rights in H.R. 5447, H.R. 4706, S. 2334 and S.2823, Music Modernization Acts; digital, terrestrial radio and audiovisual matters; issues related to the consent decrees applicable to performance rights organizations; issues related to the reproduction of musical works; issues related to the U.S. Copyright Office Report regarding music licensing.
Client expense: $203,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
matters concerning 114 performance rights in H.R. 5447, H.R. 4706, S. 2334, S.2823, HR 1551 - Music Modernization Acts; digital, terrestrial radio and audiovisual matters; issues related to the consent decrees applicable to performance rights organizations; issues related to the reproduction of musical works; issues related to the U.S. Copyright Office Report regarding music licensing.
Client expense: $158,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
any matters concerning Sec. 115 of the Copyright Code; Reforming Section 115 licensing structure for digital streaming through HR 4706, HR 5447, S. 2334, S. 2823, HR 1551 - Music Modernization Acts; issues related to HR 3350, Transparency in Music and Licensing Ownership Act; any matters concerning copyright and electronic commerce in the digital environment; issues related to the U.S. Copyright Office Report regarding music licensing.
Client expense: $158,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · third_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Issues related to intellectual property, including online infringement, copyright reform, and music licensing, including the Music Modernization Act (H.R. 4706 / S. 2334), the CASE Act (H.R. 3945), patent reform, and Copyright Office modernization.
Client expense: $3,630,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), General Services Administration (GSA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Natl Security Council (NSC), Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), Postal Regulatory Commission, SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE), U.S. Postal Service (USPS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
2018 · third_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
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. 13/S. Con. Res. 6, "A Resolution Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act"; H.R. 1836, "the Fair Play Fair Pay Act of 2017"; Copyright Office reform; H.R.3350, the "Transparency in Music Licensing and Ownership Act;" H.R.4706, the "Music Modernization Act"
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · third_quarter · Small Business
ACCESS TO CAPITAL Advocated for various capital formation and access bills as part of House-passed "JOBS Act 3.0" (S. 488, JOBS and Investor Confidence Act) including: Helping Angels Lead Our Startups (HALOS) Act (H.R. 79), Fostering Innovation Act (H.R. 1645), Small Business Mergers, Acquisitions, Sales and Brokerage Simplification Act of 2017 (H.R. 477), Micro Offering Safe Harbor Act (H.R. 2201), SEC Regulatory Accountability Act (H.R. 78), Small Business Credit Availability Act (H.R. 4267), Regulation A+ Improvement Act of 2017 (H.R. 4263), Systemic Risk Designation Improvement Act of 2017 (H.R. 3312), and Expanding Access to Capital for Rural Job Creators Act (H.R. 4821). Support Action by the Senate H.R. 6130, Helping Startups Continue to Grow Act. Support. Unlocking Small Business Access to Capital Act, H.R. 6127: Support. Title III Crowdfunding: Expressed support to Securities and Exchange Commission to lift the fundraising cap from $1 million to $20 million. Small Business Stock: Urging Congress to update the threshold (last updated in 1978) to Section 1224 Small Business Stock, which allows investors to deduct losses taken on investments in C Corp startups. Other issues: Continue to advocate for reforms to improve the rules governing equity and debt-based crowdfunding, and policies that lighten the regulatory burden on community banks and the financial system in general to improve capital formation and capital access for startups and entrepreneurs. This includes changes to Dodd-Frank, reform of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, and SEC regulatory reforms to reduce red tape and costs for small firms. TAX REFORM & TAX POLICY H.R. 3717, Small Business Tax Simplification Act of 2017. Continue to support legislation. Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, Section 199A, 20% Small Business Deduction: Supportive of proposed regulations by the Internal Revenue Service. REGULATORY REFORM, WORKPLACE AND HUMAN CAPITAL ISSUES Continue to support reforms that make the regulatory process more transparent, accountable and that provide for meaningful input from small businesses. Also support: cost-benefit analysis, look-back provisions, and sunsetting. Small Business Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act (S.584): Support full Senate passage. Regulatory Accountability Act (S.951): Support full Senate passage. Midnight Rules Relief Act (S.34): Support full Senate passage. Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act (S.21): Support full Senate passage. Provide Accountability Through Transparency Act (S.577): Support full Senate passage. Early Participation in Regulations Act (S.579): Support full Senate passage. Association Retirement Plans: Supported President Trumps Executive Order to create a framework for these plans. Small Business Regulatory Improvements Act (S. 584): Testified before the Senate Homeland Security and Government Affairs Committee on the importance of fundamental regulatory reform and passing S. 584. Support forthcoming action by the National Labor Relation Board on the joint employer standard. House Joint Resolution 129 Congressional Review Act to Restore Internet Regulation: Oppose the CRA in the U.S. House. Telecommunications Policy and Access to Broadband Comments to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on action to reaffirm the national framework for regulating cable infrastructure, which includes facilities used to deliver broadband. SBE Council supported the action. 5G: Supported various actions and votes by the FCC to help transition to 5G including a NPRM on freeing up 3.7-4.2 GHz of mid-band spectrum, streamlining rules (and establishing a time limit) on small-cell site approvals and limiting what local governments could charge service providers for such sites. Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) of 1991: Urged the FCC to make changes to update and fix the outdated TCPA. Support FCC action (on TV White Spaces) to dedicate at least three usable channels (below 700 MHZ) to remain available in markets across the country. HEALTH CARE REFORM Continue to support reform efforts to fix provisions of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) that are driving costs higher and making the marketplace less competitive for entrepreneurs and small businesses. Including: Repeal of taxes within the ACA including the Health Insurance Tax (HIT Tax), net investment tax and Cadillac tax. Also support repealing the employer mandate and liberalizing the mandates and types of coverage required of health plans. Improving and expanding health savings accounts (HSAs), health reimbursement accounts (HRAs), short-term limited duration plans. Final Rule from the Departments of Treasury, Health and Human Services and Labor on Short-Term Limited-Duration Health Plans: Supported the final rule. Durbin-Grassley Amendment on Direct-To-Consumer Advertising Mandate: Opposed this proposed amendment to the Defense-Labor-HHS Appropriations package. Continue to urge Senators to develop a consensus bill that provides marketplace stability, and small businesses with cost relief, more choices and affordable health coverage options. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY Continue to educate and advocate on the importance of protecting and strengthening IP for small businesses. The Music Modernization Act of 2017, H. R. 4706. Supported House and Senate passage. The Synthetics Trafficking and Overdose Protection Act (STOP ACT), H.R. 1057 and S.372. Supported the legislation and House/Senate passage. Comments to the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) regarding proposed changes to the claim construction standard used in Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) hearings. SBE Council supports the proposed changes. The STRONGER Patents Act of 2017 (S.1390 and H.R. 5340). Support the legislation. TRADE & GLOBAL MARKETS Continue to support trade expansion and trade agreements to open overseas markets to small businesses. Continued to educate about the benefits of NAFTA, and the need to update some of the provisions (with respect to intellectual property, for example) but to maintain the core agreement to encourage commerce and business growth for U.S. small businesses. Section 232 Automobile Parts Imports Investigation: Comments and verbal testimony to United States Trade Representative expressing concern about tariffs/increasing tariffs in the automobile sector. Trade Agreements: Voiced support for advancing trade agreements with the European Union, finishing up the new NAFTA agreement with strong IP protections and keeping the agreement a trilateral one. The U.S. Postal Service and Shipping Rates Comments to the Postal Rate Commission on global postal rate parity and reforming terminal dues rates at the Universal Postal Union. SBE Council supports reforms to modernize terminal dues to create level playing field for U.S. small businesses. Supportive of President Trumps Memorandum - Modernizing the Monetary Reimbursement Model for the Delivery of Goods Through the International Postal System and Enhancing the Security and Safety of International Mail - to bring global shipping rate parity to small businesses. Legal Reform and Judges Nomination of Brett Kavanaugh to the United States Supreme Court: Expressed support for Judge Kavanaugh. Government Procurement Project Labor Agreements (PLA): Expressed support and urged President Donald Trump to repeal Obama-era PLA executive order, which is a cost barrier for small businesses to compete on government contracts.
Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Postal Service (USPS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2018 · third_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Discussions regarding general intellectual property issues, including copyright reform; Copyright Office for the Digital Economy Act (H.R. 890); The Register of Copyrights Selection and Accountability Act of 2017 (H.R. 1695); Music Modernization Act of 2017 (H.R. 4706); CASE Act of 2017 (H.R. 3945).
Client expense: $2,820,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2018 · third_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
H.R. 4706 (Music Modernization Act of 2017), all provisions H.R. 1551 (Orrin G. Hatch-Bob Goodlatte Music Modernization Act), all provisions S. 2334 (Music Modernization Act of 2018), all provisions Music royalties legislation generally S. 2823 (Music Modernization Act of 2018), all provisions Music royalties legislation generally
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · third_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Issues related to ongoing, licensing, copyright, intellectual property and related issues in the music and technology industries. H.R. 1695 Register of Copyrights Selection and Accountability Act of 2017. H.R. 3350 Transparency in Music Licensing and Ownership Act. HR 4706, 5447, 1551/ S 2823, 2334 - Music Modernization Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · third_quarter · Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
Issues related to FCC spectrum auction and repacking timeline/fund; S. Con. Res. 6 and H. Con. Res. 15, the Local Radio Freedom Act; Media Ownership Rules. H.R. 5515/S. 2987 - National Defense Authorization Act of 2019. HR 4706, 5447, 1551/ S 2823, 2334 - Music Modernization Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · third_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
- Support for policies that promote strong and effective copyright protection in the U.S. and abroad, including in free trade agreements such as NAFTA - Support for policies that ensure fair compensation and rate standards for rightsholders across all music distribution platforms - Support for efforts to streamline the music licensing system so that it operates more efficiently and fairly for all stakeholders - Support for efforts to modernize the US. Copyright Office - Support for efforts to update Section 512 of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) - Support for policies that encourage Internet "intermediaries" (including ISPs, search engines, domain registrars/registries, and advertisers) to take steps to curb music piracy - Discussion of global IP issues and digital trade - HR 1836 - Fair Play Fair Pay Act of 2017 - S.CON.RES 6 - Local Radio Freedom Act - H.CON.RES 13 - Local Radio Freedom Act - H.R. 1695/S. 1010 - Register of Copyrights Selection and Accountability Act - H.R. 3301/S. 2393, the Compensating Legacy Artists for their Songs, Service, and Important Contributions to Society (CLASSICS) Act - H.R. 3350, the "Transparency in Music Licensing Ownership Act - H.R. 1551/H.R. 4706/H.R. 5447/S. 2334/S. 2823, the Music Modernization Act - H.R. 881/S. 2625, the Allocation for Music Producers ("AMP") Act
Client expense: $420,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2018 · third_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Music licensing, royalty payment and general copyright issues, including online infringement, music licensing reform, and issues related to royalty payments for mechanical licenses. H.R. 3301 and S. 2393, Compensating Legacy Artists for their Songs, Service, and Important Contributions to Society Act; H.R. 4706 and S. 2334, the Music Modernization Act; H.R. 5447 and S. 2823, Music Modernization Act; and H.R. 881 and S. 2625, AMP Act, HR 1551, the Orrin G. Hatch-Bob Goodlatte Music Modernization Act. Musical works database legislation including H.R. 3350 - Transparency in Music Licensing and Ownership Act.
Client expense: $220,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Copyright Office
2018 · third_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Anti-Piracy HR 1695 - Register of Copyrights Selection and Accountability Act HR 890 - Copyright Office for the Digital Economy Act Performance Right in Sound Recordings Issues concerning pre-1972 recordings Issues concerning rate standards and the CRB rate setting process Copyright Office Modernization Issues concerning the Digital Millennium Copyright Act HR 1836 - The Fair Play Fair Pay Act S. Con Res 6 - Local Radio Freedom Act H. Con. Res 13 - Local Radio Freedom Act Issues regarding the PRO consent decrees Issues regarding mechanical licensing Copyright Office NOI regarding Moral Rights HR 1914 - Performance Royalty Owners of Music Opportunity To Earn Act of 2017 (PROMOTE Act) HR 3350 Transparency in Music Licensing Ownership Act HR 881/ S 2625 - Allocation for Music Producers Act (AMP Act) HR 3301/S 2393 - The CLASSICS Act, relating to pre-1972 sound recordings HR 4706/S 2334- Music Modernization Act HR 5477/S 2823 - Music Modernization Act, a comprehensive music licensing reform package that embodies HR 4706; HR 881 and HR 3301
Client expense: $510,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · third_quarter · Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
Anti-Piracy Performance Right in Sound Recordings HR 1836 - The Fair Play Fair Pay Act S. Con Res 6 - Local Radio Freedom Act H. Con. Res 13 - Local Radio Freedom Act Issues regarding the PRO consent decrees HR 1914 - Performance Royalty Owners of Music Opportunity To Earn Act of 2017 (PROMOTE Act) HR 3350 Transparency in Music Licensing Ownership Act HR 881/ S 2625 - Allocation for Music Producers Act (AMP Act) HR 3301/S 2393 - The CLASSICS Act, relating to pre-1972 sound recordings HR 4706/S 2334- Music Modernization Act HR 5477/S 2823 - Music Modernization Act, a comprehensive music licensing reform package that embodies HR 4706; HR 881 and HR 3301
Client expense: $510,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · third_quarter · Arts/Entertainment
Anti-Piracy Content regulation/First Amendment HR 1695 - Register of Copyrights Selection and Accountability Act HR 890 - Copyright Office for the Digital Economy Act Performance Right in Sound Recordings Issues concerning pre-1972 recordings Issues concerning rate standards and the CRB rate setting process Copyright Office Modernization Issues concerning the Digital Millennium Copyright Act HR 1836 - The Fair Play Fair Pay Act S. Con Res 6 - Local Radio Freedom Act H. Con. Res 13 - Local Radio Freedom Act Issues regarding the PRO consent decrees Issues regarding mechanical licensing HR 1914 - Performance Royalty Owners of Music Opportunity To Earn Act of 2017 (PROMOTE Act) HR 3350 Transparency in Music Licensing Ownership Act HR 881/ S 2625 - Allocation for Music Producers Act (AMP Act) HR 3301/S 2393 - The CLASSICS Act, relating to pre-1972 sound recordings HR 4706/S 2334- Music Modernization Act HR 5477/S 2823 - Music Modernization Act, a comprehensive music licensing reform package that embodies HR 4706; HR 881 and HR 3301
Client expense: $510,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · third_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Anti-Piracy HR 1695 - Register of Copyrights Selection and Accountability Act HR 890 - Copyright Office for the Digital Economy Act Performance Right in Sound Recordings Issues concerning pre-1972 recordings Issues concerning rate standards and the CRB rate setting process Copyright Office Modernization Issues concerning the Digital Millennium Copyright Act HR 1836 - The Fair Play Fair Pay Act S. Con Res 6 - Local Radio Freedom Act H. Con. Res 13 - Local Radio Freedom Act Issues regarding the PRO consent decrees Issues regarding mechanical licensing Copyright Office NOI regarding Moral Rights HR 1914 - Performance Royalty Owners of Music Opportunity To Earn Act of 2017 (PROMOTE Act) HR 3350 Transparency in Music Licensing Ownership Act HR 881/ S 2625 - Allocation for Music Producers Act (AMP Act) HR 3301/S 2393 - The CLASSICS Act, relating to pre-1972 sound recordings HR 4706/S 2334- Music Modernization Act HR 5477/S 2823 - Music Modernization Act, a comprehensive music licensing reform package that embodies HR 4706; HR 881 and HR 3301
Client expense: $500,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · third_quarter · Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
Anti-Piracy Performance Right in Sound Recordings HR 1836 - The Fair Play Fair Pay Act S. Con Res 6 - Local Radio Freedom Act H. Con. Res 13 - Local Radio Freedom Act Issues regarding the PRO consent decrees HR 1914 - Performance Royalty Owners of Music Opportunity To Earn Act of 2017 (PROMOTE Act) HR 3350 Transparency in Music Licensing Ownership Act HR 881/ S 2625 - Allocation for Music Producers Act (AMP Act) HR 3301/S 2393 - The CLASSICS Act, relating to pre-1972 sound recordings HR 4706/S 2334- Music Modernization Act HR 5477/S 2823 - Music Modernization Act, a comprehensive music licensing reform package that embodies HR 4706; HR 881 and HR 3301
Client expense: $500,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · third_quarter · Arts/Entertainment
Anti-Piracy Content regulation/First Amendment HR 1695 - Register of Copyrights Selection and Accountability Act HR 890 - Copyright Office for the Digital Economy Act Performance Right in Sound Recordings Issues concerning pre-1972 recordings Issues concerning rate standards and the CRB rate setting process Copyright Office Modernization Issues concerning the Digital Millennium Copyright Act HR 1836 - The Fair Play Fair Pay Act S. Con Res 6 - Local Radio Freedom Act H. Con. Res 13 - Local Radio Freedom Act Issues regarding the PRO consent decrees Issues regarding mechanical licensing HR 1914 - Performance Royalty Owners of Music Opportunity To Earn Act of 2017 (PROMOTE Act) HR 3350 Transparency in Music Licensing Ownership Act HR 881/ S 2625 - Allocation for Music Producers Act (AMP Act) HR 3301/S 2393 - The CLASSICS Act, relating to pre-1972 sound recordings HR 4706/S 2334- Music Modernization Act HR 5477/S 2823 - Music Modernization Act, a comprehensive music licensing reform package that embodies HR 4706; HR 881 and HR 3301
Client expense: $500,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · third_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
HR 1551, Orin Hatch-Bob Goodlatte Music Modernization Act, Became Public Law No. 115-264 S 2823 / HR 5447 Music Modernization Act S 2393 / HR 3301 CLASSICS Act S 2625 / HR 881 AMP Act S 2334 Music Modernization Act 2018 HR 4706 Music Modernization Act of 2017 HR 1836 Fair Play Fair Pay Act of 2017 SCR 6 / HCR 13 Local Radio Freedom Act S 2933 ACCESS to Recordings Act General issues related to music licensing Congressional Oversight of antitrust issues related to the Department of Justice Consent Decrees of music publishers ASCAP and BMI.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $25,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · third_quarter · Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice
Legislation related to music licensing issues, including: H.R. 3350, Transparency in Music Licensing and Ownership Act; H.R. 4706, Music Modernization Act of 2017; and H.R. 5447/S. 2823, Music Modernization Act. Legislation and federal issues related to patent trolls and patent assertion entities. Patent litigation reform.
Client expense: $620,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE
2018 · third_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Issues relating to ASCAP and BMI consent decrees. Issues relating to radio streaming. Issues relating to Copyright Office modernization. Issues relating to the creation of a database containing music licensing information. Issues relating to expiration of the Satellite Television Extension and Localism Act Renewal. Issues relating to music licensing and the PRO consent decrees H.R.890, Copyright Office for the Digital Economy Act, 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.R.3301, Compensating Legacy Artists for their Songs, Service, and Important Contributions to Society Act, all provisions. H.R.4706, Music Modernization Act of 2017, all provisions. H.Con.Res.13, Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act, all provisions. H.R. 3550, Transparency in Music Licensing and Ownership Act, Provisions relating to the need for creation of a database containing music licensing information. H.R. 5447 Music Modernization Act, all provisions. S. 2334, Music Modernization Act, all provisions. S. 2823, Music Modernization Act, all provisions. S.Con.Res.6, A concurrent resolution supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act, all provisions. H.R.1695, Register of Copyrights Selection and Accountability Act of 2017, all provisions. S. 1010, Register of Copyrights Selection and Accountability Act of 2017, all provisions.
Client expense: $3,410,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE
2018 · third_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
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. 13/S. Con. Res. 6, "Supporting Local Radio Freedom Act" Congressional oversight and legislative proposals regarding music licensing 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 HR 1836, "Fair Play Fair Pay Act" Congressional oversight and legislative regarding establishment of a comprehensive music ownership and licensing database. Congressional oversight and legislative proposals regarding modernization of the Copyright Office Congressional oversight and legislative proposals regarding Copyright Royalty Board Rate Setting S.1010/HR 1695, "Register of Copyrights Selection and Accountability Act of 2017" HR 1914, "PROMOTE Act" HR 3350, "Transparency in Music Licensing and Ownership Act" S.2334/HR 4706/HR 1551, "Orrin G. Hatch-Bob Goodlatte Music Modernization Act" S.2823/HR 3945, "Copyright Alternative in Small-Claims Enforcement Act of 2017"
Client expense: $1,060,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE