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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: (1) relating to the public performance of sound recordings on a local radio station for broadcasting sound recordings over the air, or (2) on any business for the public performance of sound recordings on a local radio station broadcast over the air.
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Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measure as introduced: CR S455-456)
Introduced in Senate
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2019 · first_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
General Copyright Reform. Issues related to Local Radio Freedom Act (LRFA). S.Con.Res.6: A concurrent resolution supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act. H.R.5447/S.2334: Music Modernization Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2019 · first_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
General Copyright Reform. Issues related to Local Radio Freedom Act (LRFA). S.Con.Res.6: A concurrent resolution supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act. H.R.5447/S.2334: Music Modernization Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
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 · Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
Congressional oversight, legislation and regulations affecting local broadcast radio stations and Internet services; music licensing; broadcast ownership regulations and competition; oversight of the Federal Communications Commission; spectrum policy; privacy regulations and legislation; H. Con. Res. 13/S. Con. Res. 6, "A Resolution Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act;
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
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 |
| NE |
| Heidi Heitkamp | Democratic | ND |
| James M. Inhofe | Republican | OK |
| Jeanne Shaheen | Democratic | NH |
| Joe Donnelly | Democratic | IN |
| Joe Manchin, III | Independent | WV |
| John Boozman | Republican | AR |
| John Hoeven | Republican | ND |
| Jon Tester | Democratic | MT |
| Joni Ernst | Republican | IA |
| Margaret Wood Hassan | Democratic | NH |
| Martin Heinrich | Democratic | NM |
| Michael B. Enzi | Republican | WY |
| Mike Rounds | Republican | SD |
| 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 |
| Todd Young | Republican | IN |
| Tom Cotton | Republican | AR |
| Tom Udall | Democratic | NM |
2018 · fourth_quarter · Telecommunications
Congressional oversight, legislation and regulations affecting local broadcast radio stations and Internet services; music licensing; broadcast ownership regulations and competition; oversight of the Federal Communications Commission; spectrum policy; privacy regulations and legislation; H. Con. Res. 13/S. Con. Res. 6, "A Resolution Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
H.Con.Res.13 - Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act; and S.Con.Res.6 - A concurrent resolution supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act. H.R. 5447 - Music Modernization Act. Emergency Preparedness, Response and Communications. S. 2334 - Music Modernization Act S. 2823 - Music Modernization Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
Royalty Issues Music Licensing Issues H. Con. Res. 13/S. Con. Res. 6, "Local Radio Freedom Act" fractional licensing for public performance licenses of songs (musical compositions) H.R. 1836, Fair Play Pay Act H.R. 5447/S. 2823, Music Modernization Act Issues related to assuring consumer access to broadcast radio following the broadcast incentive auctions Issues related to radio broadcast ownership
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Issues related to sound recording performance rights S.Con.Res.6/H.Con.Res.13 - Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act H.R. 1836 - Fair Play Fair Pay Act of 2017 S. 2393 - CLASSICS Act H.R. 3301 - CLASSICS Act H.R. 5447 - Music Modernization Act S. 2823 - Music Modernization Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
General Copyright Reform. Issues related to Local Radio Freedom Act (LRFA). S.Con.Res.6: A concurrent resolution supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act. H.R.5447/S.2334: Music Modernization Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
ASCAP-BMI consent decree; Music copyright issues, generally; Music ownership database, including H.R. 3350, Transparency in Music Licensing and Ownership Act; H. Con. Res 13, Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act; S. Con Res. 6, A concurrent resolution supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act; H.R. 5447/S. 2823, Music Modernization Act
Client expense: $610,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
H. Con. Res. 13/S. Con. Res. 6, Local Radio Freedom Act HR 5709 PIRATE ACT HR 5447/S 2823, the Music Modernization Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
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 · Telecommunications
In support of net neutrality which preserves an open Internet where artists and creative entrepreneurs can reach potential audiences, build businesses, and contribute to culture. In support of the FCC restoring access to a reliable geo-location database and preserve nonprofit performing arts, education, and media organizations' financial investments in technical equipment. In support of compensating music creators by opposing the Local Radio Freedom Act (H. Con. Res. 13 and S. Con. Res. 6).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
H. Con. Res. 13/S. Con Res. 6, "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 the FCC's proceeding on the revitalization of the AM Radio services (MB Docket #13-249) Congressional oversight and legislative proposals regarding pirate radio Congressional oversight of FCC implementation of HR 1625, "Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018" (Provisions Relating to TV Incentive Auction Repack). HR 5709, "PIRATE Act Congressional oversight and legislative proposals regarding the local radio ownership rules
Client expense: $1,025,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
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 · Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
H.Con. Res. 13/S. Con. Res. 6: Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act. Issues relating to radio spectrum repack funding.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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
S.Con.Res.6/H.Con.Res. 17, Local Radio Freedom Act Resolution in opposition to any Congressional imposition of a performance fee on radio station, supported. Supported H.R. 3350, Transparency in Music Owner Licensing Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
2018 · fourth_quarter · Telecommunications
H.Con.Res. 13 - Local Radio Freedom Act S.Con.Res.6 - Local Radio Freedom Act Incentive auction repack Music Modernization Act Media ownership and consolidation Satellite Television Extension and Localism Act Reauthorization Issues relating to the C-Band proceeding at the FCC
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
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 · 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 · Computer Industry
Performance rights IP Protection Music Licensing Copyright CRB Rate Setting Process Intellectual Property Theft Enforcement of Copyright and Counterfeit Laws S. Con Res 6, Local Radio Freedom Act H. Con Res 13, Local Radio Freedom Act H.R. 1836, Fair Play Fair Pay Act of 2017 NAFTA Renegotiation Copyright Office Modernization Music Modernization Act, H.R.5447, S.2823 Classics Act, H.R. 3301, S. 2393
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · third_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Issues related to sound recording performance rights S.Con.Res.6/H.Con.Res.13 - Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act H.R. 1836 - Fair Play Fair Pay Act of 2017 S. 2393 - CLASSICS Act H.R. 3301 - CLASSICS Act H.R. 5447 - Music Modernization Act S. 2823 - Music Modernization Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · third_quarter · Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
H.Con.Res.13 - Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act; and S.Con.Res.6 - A concurrent resolution supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act. H.R. 5447 - Music Modernization Act. Emergency Preparedness, Response and Communications. S. 2334 - Music Modernization Act S. 2823 - Music Modernization Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · third_quarter · Telecommunications
Congressional oversight, legislation and regulations affecting local broadcast radio stations and Internet services; music licensing; broadcast ownership regulations and competition; oversight of the Federal Communications Commission; spectrum policy; privacy regulations and legislation; H. Con. Res. 13/S. Con. Res. 6, "A Resolution Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · third_quarter · Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
Congressional oversight, legislation and regulations affecting local broadcast radio stations and Internet services; music licensing; broadcast ownership regulations and competition; oversight of the Federal Communications Commission; spectrum policy; privacy regulations and legislation; H. Con. Res. 13/S. Con. Res. 6, "A Resolution Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act;
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
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 · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
S.Con.Res.6/H.Con.Res. 17, Local Radio Freedom Act Resolution in opposition to any Congressional imposition of a performance fee on radio station, supported. Supported H.R. 3350, Transparency in Music Owner Licensing Act Supported adding provisons to the Music Moderniztion Act HR5447/S2334 to require the Department of Justice to consult with Congress before amending or ending consent decrees concerning ASCAP and BMI.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
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
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
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
2018 · third_quarter · Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
H. Con. Res. 13/S. Con Res. 6, "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 the FCC's proceeding on the revitalization of the AM Radio services (MB Docket #13-249) Congressional oversight and legislative proposals regarding pirate radio Congressional oversight of FCC implementation of HR 1625, "Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018" (Provisions Relating to TV Incentive Auction Repack). HR 5709, "PIRATE Act Congressional oversight and legislative proposals regarding the local radio ownership rules
Client expense: $1,060,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · third_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: $123,888 · 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 · third_quarter · Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
H. Con. Res. 13/S. Con. Res. 6, Local Radio Freedom Act HR 5447/S 2823, the Music Modernization Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · third_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
ASCAP-BMI consent decree; Music copyright issues, generally; Music ownership database, including H.R. 3350, Transparency in Music Licensing and Ownership Act; H. Con. Res 13, Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act; S. Con Res. 6, A concurrent resolution supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act
Client expense: $780,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
2018 · third_quarter · Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
H.Con. Res. 13/S. Con. Res. 6: Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act. Issues relating to radio spectrum repack funding.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
2018 · third_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Issues related to sound recording performance rights S.Con.Res.6/H.Con.Res.13 - Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act H.R. 1836 - Fair Play Fair Pay Act of 2017 S. 2393 - CLASSICS Act H.R. 3301 - CLASSICS Act H.R. 5447 - Music Modernization Act S. 2823 - Music Modernization Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · third_quarter · Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
Royalty Issues Music Licensing Issues H. Con. Res. 13/S. Con. Res. 6, "Local Radio Freedom Act" fractional licensing for public performance licenses of songs (musical compositions) H.R. 1836, Fair Play Pay Act H.R. 5447/S. 2823, Music Modernization Act H.R.1551, An Act to modernize copyright law, and for other purposes Issues related to assuring consumer access to broadcast radio following the broadcast incentive auctions Issues related to radio broadcast ownership
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · third_quarter · Computer Industry
Performance rights IP Protection Music Licensing Copyright CRB Rate Setting Process Intellectual Property Theft Enforcement of Copyright and Counterfeit Laws S. Con Res 6, Local Radio Freedom Act H. Con Res 13, Local Radio Freedom Act H.R. 1836, Fair Play Fair Pay Act of 2017 NAFTA Renegotiation Copyright Office Modernization Music Modernization Act, H.R.5447, S.2823 Classics Act, H.R. 3301, S. 2393
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE