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A concurrent resolution supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act.
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Declares that Congress should not impose any new performance fee, tax, royalty, or other charge relating to the public performance of sound recordings on a local radio station for broadcasting sound recordings over-the-air, or on any business for such public performance of sound recordings.
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Referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1078-1079)
Introduced in Senate
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2016 · fourth_quarter · Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
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
2016 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Advocating for increased performance rights for musical artists, including support for the Fair Play, Fair Pay Act (H.R. 1733). Oppose H.Con.Res.17 and S. Con Res. 4 (the Local Radio Freedom Act).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · fourth_quarter · Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
Anti-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. Sound recording performance right for AM/FM radio stations HR 1733 Fair Play Fair Pay, 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.
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
2016 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
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
2016 · fourth_quarter · Arts/Entertainment
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
| Republican |
| AK |
| David Vitter | Republican | LA |
| Dean Heller | Republican | NV |
| Deb Fischer | Republican | NE |
| Heidi Heitkamp | Democratic | ND |
| James M. Inhofe | Republican | OK |
| Jerry Moran | Republican | KS |
| Joe Manchin, III | Independent | WV |
| John Boozman | Republican | AR |
| John Hoeven | Republican | ND |
| Jon Tester | Democratic | MT |
| Kelly Ayotte | Republican | NH |
| Martin Heinrich | Democratic | NM |
| Michael B. Enzi | Republican | WY |
| Pat Roberts | Republican | KS |
| Richard Burr | Republican | NC |
| Roger F. Wicker | Republican | MS |
| Ron Johnson | Republican | WI |
| Steve Daines | Republican | MT |
| Susan M. Collins | Republican | ME |
| Thad Cochran | Republican | MS |
| Tom Cotton | Republican | AR |
| Tom Udall | Democratic | NM |
2016 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
H. Con. Res. 17/S Con. Res. 4, Support the Local Radio Freedom Act, which expresses opposition to the imposition of copyright fees for music played on terrestrial radio. Department of Justice examination of Federal Court consent decree regarding performing rights organizations representing music rights holders. Proposed Copyright Office reorganization.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
2016 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
H. Con. Res. 17/S Con. Res. 4, Support the Local Radio Freedom Act, which expresses opposition to the imposition of copyright fees for music played on terrestrial radio. Department of Justice examination of Federal Court consent decree regarding performing rights organizations representing music rights holders. Proposed Copyright Office reorganization.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
2016 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
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
2016 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
- Support for policies that promote strong and effective copyright protection in the U.S. and abroad - 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 U.S. 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 international piracy issues and support for global IP protection - HR 1733 - Fair Play Fair Pay Act of 2015 (support) - S.CON.RES 4 - Local Radio Freedom Act (oppose) - H.CON.RES 17 - Local Radio Freedom Act (oppose) - Appointment of new Librarian of Congress
Client expense: $320,000 · 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
2016 · 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. 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
2016 · fourth_quarter · Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
H. Con. Res. 17/S. Con Res. 4, "Supporting Local Radio Freedom Act" Congressional oversight and legislative proposals regarding privacy Congressional oversight and proposals regarding emergency communications systems as pertaining to EAS and FCC oversight Congressional oversight and legislative proposals regarding broadcast and online advertising, and sponsorship identification disclosure Congressional oversight and legislative proposals regarding FCC Process Reform HR 655, "FCC 'ABC's' Act of 2015" S. 421/HR 2583, "FCC Process Reform Act of 2015" S. 760/HR 1396, "FCC Collaboration Act of 2015" S. 253/HR 734, "FCC Consolidated Reporting Act of 2015" Congressional oversight regarding FCC regulation of sponsorship identification requirements (MB Docket #15-52) Congressional oversight and legislative proposals regarding the FCC's proceeding on the revitalization of the AM Radio services (MB Docket #13-249) Congressional oversight and legislative proposals regarding pirate radio S. 2997/HR 3998, "Securing Access to Networks in Disasters Act"
Client expense: $1,010,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · fourth_quarter · Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
H.Con. Res. 17/S. Con. Res. 4: Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
2016 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
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
2016 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Issues related to sound recording performance rights S.Con.Res.4 Local Radio Freedom Act H.Con.Res.7 Local Radio Freedom Act H.R.1733-Fair Play Fair Pay Act of 2015
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · 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. 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
2016 · fourth_quarter · Telecommunications
Congressional oversight, legislation and regulations affecting local broadcast radio stations and Internet audio services; music licensing; broadcast ownership regulations and audio competition; oversight of the Federal Communications Commission; FCC process reform; spectrum policy and spectrum user fees; privacy regulations and legislation; broadband policy; H. Con. Res. 17/S. Con. Res. 4, "A Resolution Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act; FY2017 Appropriations bills; FCC reauthorization and process reform; S. 253, "the Communications Act Update Act of 2016"
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · fourth_quarter · Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
Congressional oversight, legislation and regulations affecting local broadcast radio stations and Internet audio services; music licensing; broadcast ownership regulations and competition; oversight of the Federal Communications Commission; FCC process reform; spectrum policy and spectrum user fees; privacy regulations and legislation; H. Con. Res. 17/S. Con. Res. 4, "A Resolution Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act"; FY2017 Appropriations bills; FCC reauthorization and process reform legislation; S. 253, "the Communications Act Update Act of 2016"
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · fourth_quarter · Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
Issues relating to music royalty legislation, including the Local Radio Freedom Act (H. Con. Res. 17) and (S. Con. Res. 4) in opposition to a radio performance tax; issues relating to tax deductibility of advertising; issues relating to FCC television spectrum incentive auction, including repacking of non-participating stations, and relocation fund.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · fourth_quarter · Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
H.CON.RES.17, Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act," all provisions H.R.580, Data Accountability and Trust Act, all provisions H.R.1472, Integrated Public Alert and Warning System Modernization Act of 2015, all provisions H.R.3103, Rural Spectrum Accessibility Act of 2015, all provisions H.R.6474, "To eliminate the daily newspaper cross-ownership rule of the Federal Communications Commission," all provisions S.CON.RES.4, A concurrent resolution supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act, all provisions S.2414, `Furthering Access and Networks for Sports Act, all provisions S.2555, Making Opportunities for Broadband Investment and Limiting Excessive and Needless Obstacles to Wireless Act, all provisions related to broadcasters S.2644, FCC Reauthorization Act of 2016, all provisions related to broadcasting MB 10-71 Petition for Rulemaking to Amend the Commission's Rules Governing Retransmission Consent GN 12-268 Expanding the Economic and Innovation Opportunities of Spectrum Through Incentive Auctions MB 15-216, Implementation of Section 103 of the STELA Reauthorization Act of 2014, Totality of the Circumstances Test GN 15-236 Review of Foreign Ownership Policies for Broadcast, Common Carrier, and Aeronautical Radio Licences under Section 310(b)(4) of the Communications Act of 1934; IB 16-155 Executive Branch Review of FCC Applications and Petitions with Foreign Ownership MB 16-41 Promoting the Availability of Diverse and Independent Sources of Video Programming MB 16-42 Expanding Consumers' Video Navigation Choices; CS 97-80 Commercial Availability of Navigation Devices MB 14-50 2014 Quadrennial Regulatory Review-Review of the Commissions Broadcast Ownership Rules; MB 09-182 2010 Quadrennial Regulatory Review-Review of the Commissions Broadcast Ownership Rules; MB 07-294 Promoting Diversification of Ownership In the Broadcasting Services; MB 04-256 Rules and Policies Concerning Attribution of Joint Sales Agreements in Local Television Markets MB 13-236 Amendment of Section 73.3555(e) of the Commissions Rules, National Television Ownership Rule
Client expense: $990,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
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)
2016 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
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
2016 · fourth_quarter · Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
- Issues related to FCC spectrum auction and repacking timeline / fund - Issues related to deductibility of advertising expenses - Issues related to cable billing fees and practices - S. Con Res 4; H. Con Res 17, The Local Radio Freedom Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · fourth_quarter · Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
Secure support of H. Con. Res. 17 and S. Con. Res 4, Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act. Issues related to retransmission consent, broadcast incentive auction, joint service agreements and new taxes on advertising.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $90,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · fourth_quarter · Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
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
2016 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
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
2016 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
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
2016 · third_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
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
2016 · third_quarter · Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
- Issues related to FCC spectrum auction and repacking timeline / fund - Issues related to cable billing fees and practices - S. Con Res 4; H. Con Res 17, The Local Radio Freedom Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · third_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Advocating for increased performance rights for musical artists, including support for the Fair Play, Fair Pay Act (H.R. 1733). Oppose H.Con.Res.17 and S. Con Res. 4 (the Local Radio Freedom Act).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · third_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
- Support for policies that promote strong and effective copyright protection in the U.S. and abroad - 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 U.S. 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 international piracy issues and support for global IP protection - HR 1733 - Fair Play Fair Pay Act of 2015 (support) - S.CON.RES 4 - Local Radio Freedom Act (oppose) - H.CON.RES 17 - Local Radio Freedom Act (oppose) - Appointment of new Librarian of Congress
Client expense: $310,000 · 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
2016 · third_quarter · Arts/Entertainment
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: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · third_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
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
Client expense: $400,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · third_quarter · Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
Anti-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. Sound recording performance right for AM/FM radio stations
Client expense: $400,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · third_quarter · Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
H.CON.RES.17, Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act," all provisions H.R.580, Data Accountability and Trust Act, all provisions H.R.1472, Integrated Public Alert and Warning System Modernization Act of 2015, all provisions H.R.3103, Rural Spectrum Accessibility Act of 2015, all provisions S.CON.RES.4, A concurrent resolution supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act, all provisions S.2414, `Furthering Access and Networks for Sports Act, all provisions S.2555, Making Opportunities for Broadband Investment and Limiting Excessive and Needless Obstacles to Wireless Act, all provisions related to broadcasters S.2644, FCC Reauthorization Act of 2016, all provisions related to broadcasting MB 10-71 Petition for Rulemaking to Amend the Commission's Rules Governing Retransmission Consent GN 12-268 Expanding the Economic and Innovation Opportunities of Spectrum Through Incentive Auctions MB 14-150 PMCM TV, LLC for Station WJLP(TV), Middletown Township, NJ MB 15-216, Implementation of Section 103 of the STELA Reauthorization Act of 2014, Totality of the Circumstances Test MB 16-54 United Communications Corporation KEYC-TV, Mankato MN; Petition for Waiver of Sections 76.92(f) and 76.106(a) of the Commission's Rules GN 15-236 Review of Foreign Ownership Policies for Broadcast, Common Carrier, and Aeronautical Radio Licences under Section 310(b)(4) of the Communications Act of 1934; IB 16-155 Executive Branch Review of FCC Applications and Petitions with Foreign Ownership MB 13-249 In the Matter of Revitalization of the AM Radio Service MB 16-41 Promoting the Availability of Diverse and Independent Sources of Video Programming MB 16-42 Expanding Consumers' Video Navigation Choices; CS 97-80 Commercial Availability of Navigation Devices
Client expense: $830,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · third_quarter · Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
H. Con. Res. 17/S. Con Res. 4, "Supporting Local Radio Freedom Act" Congressional oversight and legislative proposals regarding privacy Congressional oversight and proposals regarding emergency communications systems as pertaining to EAS and FCC oversight Congressional oversight and legislative proposals regarding broadcast and online advertising, and sponsorship identification disclosure Congressional oversight and legislative proposals regarding FCC Process Reform HR 655, "FCC 'ABC's' Act of 2015" S. 421/HR 2583, "FCC Process Reform Act of 2015" S. 760/HR 1396, "FCC Collaboration Act of 2015" S. 253/HR 734, "FCC Consolidated Reporting Act of 2015" Congressional oversight regarding FCC regulation of sponsorship identification requirements (MB Docket #15-52) Congressional oversight and legislative proposals regarding the FCC's proceeding on the revitalization of the AM Radio services (MB Docket #13-249) Congressional oversight and legislative proposals regarding pirate radio
Client expense: $1,100,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · 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. 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: $1,100,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · third_quarter · Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
H.Con. Res. 17/S. Con. Res. 4: Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
2016 · third_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
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.1999, Protecting the Rights of Musicians Act, 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.632, Support Technology and Research for Our Nations Growth Patents Act of 2015, 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: $3,770,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · third_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Issues related to sound recording performance rights S.Con.Res.4 Local Radio Freedom Act H.Con.Res.7 Local Radio Freedom Act H.R.1733-Fair Play Fair Pay Act of 2015
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · third_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
H. Con. Res. 17/S Con. Res. 4, Support the Local Radio Freedom Act, which expresses opposition to the imposition of copyright fees for music played on terrestrial radio. Department of Justice examination of Federal Court consent decree regarding performing rights organizations representing music rights holders. Proposed Copyright Office reorganization.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
2016 · third_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
H. Con. Res. 17/S Con. Res. 4, Support the Local Radio Freedom Act, which expresses opposition to the imposition of copyright fees for music played on terrestrial radio. Department of Justice examination of Federal Court consent decree regarding performing rights organizations representing music rights holders. Proposed Copyright Office reorganization.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
2016 · third_quarter · Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
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
2016 · third_quarter · Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
Congressional oversight, legislation and regulations affecting local broadcast radio stations and Internet audio services; music licensing; broadcast ownership regulations and competition; oversight of the Federal Communications Commission; FCC process reform; spectrum policy and spectrum user fees; privacy regulations and legislation; H. Con. Res. 17/S. Con. Res. 4, "A Resolution Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act"; FY2017 Appropriations bills; FCC reauthorization and process reform legislation; S. 253, "the Communications Act Update Act of 2016"
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · third_quarter · Telecommunications
Congressional oversight, legislation and regulations affecting local broadcast radio stations and Internet audio services; music licensing; broadcast ownership regulations and audio competition; oversight of the Federal Communications Commission; FCC process reform; spectrum policy and spectrum user fees; privacy regulations and legislation; broadband policy; H. Con. Res. 17/S. Con. Res. 4, "A Resolution Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act; FY2017 Appropriations bills; FCC reauthorization and process reform; S. 253, "the Communications Act Update Act of 2016"
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · 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. 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
2016 · third_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
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: $780,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), SENATE
2016 · third_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
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: $84,978 · 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)
2016 · third_quarter · Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
Secure support of H. Con. Res. 17 and S. Con. Res 4, Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act. Issues related to retransmission consent, joint service agreements and new taxes on advertising.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $90,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · third_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
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
Client expense: $998,064 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · third_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
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