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BMI, Dominic ‘Uncle Junior’ Chianese Boost Copyright Alliance Expo
BMI Partners with Hard Rock for Capitol Hill Event
BMI Senior Vice President, Government Relations Fred Cannon made arrangements for the Hard Rock Memorabilia Bus to make its Washington, DC stop in the shadow of the west front of the U.S. Capitol, just steps away from the entrance to the Capitol Building Visitor’s Center. BMI and Hard Rock Washington, DC marketing executive Jordan Rosenblatt hosted a VIP reception attended by members of Congress, including Representatives Marsha Blackburn and Ted…
From News, posted 8.01.11
CISAC World Copyright Summit Focuses on ‘Creating Value in the Digital Economy’
The CISAC World Copyright Summit, held June 7-8 in Brussels, Belgium, was keyed to theme of “creating value in the digital economy.” The event brought together a broad cross-section of the creative community, including songwriters, composers, authors, film directors, screenwriters, photographers, visual artists, painters and others, who were treated to a series of panels and speakers who addressed the future of the creative community and the entertainment business in the…
From News, posted 6.08.11
Maria Pallante Named Register of Copyrights
Librarian of Congress James H. Billington has appointed Maria A. Pallante as the 12th Register of Copyrights and director of the United States Copyright Office, effective June 1, 2011. Pallante served as the Acting Register for the past five months, following the retirement of Marybeth Peters on December 31, 2010. In announcing the appointment, Billington stressed the increasingly important role of copyright law in the current knowledge economy and the…
From News, posted 6.06.11
Rights Groups Press Congress for Airline Musical-Instrument Carry-On Legislation
Tales of delicate instruments being pulverized by careless baggage attendants are well known throughout the music business. To avoid such mishaps, for years musicians have asked airlines to let them carry aboard certain instruments, even offering to purchase an adjoining seat when necessary (particularly for larger instruments such as a cello or upright bass). In the absence of a universally recognized standard, however, musicians continue to deal with wildly conflicting…
From News, posted 5.09.11
BMI Hosts Discussion with FCC Commissioner McDowell and Congresswoman Blackburn
BMI hosted a Town Hall meeting at its Music Row office recently, during which FCC Commissioner Robert McDowell and Congresswoman Marsha Blackburn spoke about intellectual property, net neutrality, and the ever-changing landscape of technology—and how it all affects performing rights. Much of the discussion revolved around net neutrality, and the various positions taken by the FCC regarding it. Specifically, Commissioner McDowell addressed his views regarding the challenges net neutrality poses…
From News, posted 4.08.11
Copyright Alliance Hosts Capitol Hill Reception
Members of Congress and congressional staff gathered at Capitol Hill restaurant Molly Malone’s for a reception hosted by the Copyright Alliance. The event put the spotlight on the role of copyright in supporting the careers of singer/songwriters. Featured artist for the evening was BMI songwriter Gordon Daniels, leading his eclectic group Lucky Dub, who performed to repeated rounds of applause from the audience. Copyright…
From News, posted 4.01.11
Editorial: The Legislative Landscape for Creators’ Rights in 2011
The congressional election of 2010 will be remembered as a major shift in the political scene in Washington, as the House of Representatives has seated 93 new members, many of whom will need to be educated about the issues that affect the rights of songwriters, composers, music publishers and the entire creative community. The main forums for copyright issues in Congress are the Senate Judiciary Committee, chaired by Senator Patrick…
From News, posted 3.21.11
IPEC Issues White Paper on Legislative Recommendations
The office of U.S. Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator (IPEC) Victoria Espinel has released a long-awaited “white paper” on legislative recommendations to Congress on matters related to intellectual property. Among other recommendations, the IPEC notes that online piracy and counterfeiting are significant concerns for the Administration, and welcomes Congress' attention to the issue of combating foreign rogue websites. While the report covers a broad spectrum of topics relating to…
From News, posted 3.16.11
NARM/CMA Entertainment Law Conference Panel Features Insight from BMI
During the NARM/CMA Entertainment Law Conference held earlier this month in Nashville, Fred Cannon, BMI Senior Vice President of Government Relations, was invited to speak as part of a panel of experts who discussed myriad ways in which recent changes will dramatically alter the way Congress addresses entertainment industry issues such as Performance Right Act legislation, net neutrality, and arts funding. Cannon also specifically discussed the ramifications of the extreme…
From News, posted 11.22.10
BMI, Dominic ‘Uncle Junior’ Chianese Boost Copyright Alliance Expo
BMI stood front and center at the fourth annual Copyright Alliance Annual Exposition, held Sept. 22 in Washington, as BMI songwriter Dominic Chianese, better known to many as “Uncle Junior” on the mega-hit HBO series The Sopranos, spent the day discussing the importance of copyright protection with Expo attendees. Senator Patrick Leahy, Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, spent considerable time discussing copyright issues with Chianese and BMI Senior VP…
From News, posted 9.23.10
Recent Legislation events
| Jan 19 2012 | BMI Songwriters On Call: Washington, DC |
| Dec 15 2011 | BMI Songwriters On Call: Washington, DC |
| Nov 17 2011 | BMI Songwriters On Call: Washington, DC |
| Nov 10 2011 | BMI Songwriters On Call: Washington, DC |
| Sep 15 2011 | BMI Songwriters on Call: Washington, DC |
| Sep 8 2011 | BMI Songwriters On Call: Washington, DC |
| Aug 11 2011 | BMI Songwriters on Call: Washington, DC |
| Sep 22 2010 | Copyright Alliance Expo: Washington, DC |
| Nov 17 2009 | Copyright Alliance Expo: Washington, DC |
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