Category archives: publishing

Warner/Chappell Music Named ASCAP Publisher Of The Year 2016

Warner/Chappell Music has been named ASCAP’s Music Publisher of the Year 2016, it was announced at last night’s 33rd annual ASCAP Pop Music Awards. In addition, Ryan McMahon and Benjamin Berger of WCM songwriting trio Captain Cuts were honored with the “Song of the Year” award for co-writing Walk the…

House Judiciary Chair Goodlatte Promises "Consensus" Copyright Reform (Finally) Coming Soon

Although copyright law is in desperate need of a 21st century overall, congress has been wary of any such update after the SOPA outcry in 2012…until now. A recent statement from Rep. Bob Goodlatte revealed that new proposals will soon be forthcoming, although whether or not they’ll actually improve copyright…

Led Zeppelin Could End "Stairway To Heaven" Lawsuit For $1

Led Zeppelin are facing a jury trial for alleged copyright infringement of their seminal hit "Stairway to Heaven." A District Court Judge has ruled that the hit was similar enough to the ’67 instrumental "Taurus" by Spirit to warrant a trial. But the plaintiff’s have offered Led Zep an easy…

Beyoncé’s ‘Lemonade’ Embraces Indie Rock, Does Right By Copyright

Although the second track, "Hold Up," from Beyonce’s latest album Lemonade may at first seem to be brazenly ripping off preexisting tracks, closer inspection reveals that she seems to be taking all the proper legal and moral precautions. ____________________________ Guest Post by George Howard on Forbes Listening to the second…