This Week In Music Commentary Posted by August 20, 2016August 20, 2016 Leave a comment on This Week In Music Commentary The week’s music commentators double down on the Department of Justice‘s no good verdict, explain why it is you may not actually need a publicist, and warn Apple not to drop the audio jack from future devices. DOJ, Google Want 100% Licensing? Let Them Have It [DAVID LOWERY] Why You Don’t Actually Need A Publicist Why Apple’s Removal Of The Audio Jack From The IPhone Would Be A Terrible Idea DOJ Vs. ASCAP Related articles DOJ vs. ASCAP Department Of Justice To Release Controversial ASCAP, BMI Consent Decree Decision Today [Sources] – hypebot Music Publishing News Roundup: Jay-Z Introduces Tidal, ASCAP Day @Berklee College & More Today’s Senate Hearings Ask “How Much For A Song? [Watch Live Now] Department Of Justice Issues Feared Official Ruling Requiring 100% “Full-Works Licensing” – hypebot 5 Things Songwriters Must Know About Consent Decrees – hypebot U.S. Dept. Of Justices Expected To Approve Changes That Would Change ASCAP, BMI Forever @Savan_Kotecha: The DOJ deals a devastating blow to professional songwriters – Artist Rights Watch Stephen Carlisle: You Can’t Make This Stuff Up! The Department of Justice v. ASCAP