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BMI, Dominic ‘Uncle Junior’ Chianese Boost Copyright Alliance Expo
Supreme Court Decision Provides for Restoration of Copyright Protection for Foreign Works
A January 18 ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court upholding a federal law that essentially pulls some works in the public domain back into copyright protection is winning applause from the creative community. The case, Golan vs. Holder, revolved around a 1994 law that applied largely to works first published abroad from 1923 to 1989 that had earlier not been eligible for copyright protection under U.S. law. The Court ruled…
From News, posted 1.31.12
Noted Musicologist David Sanjek Dead at 59
Dr. David L. Sanjek, a noted musicologist and former Director of the BMI Archives, passed away suddenly in New York on November 29 while on his way to a conference at the Library of Congress in Washington DC. The cause was a heart attack. A recognized authority on music archiving, Dr. Sanjek had served as the head of the Popular Music Research Centre and a professor in the School of…
From News, posted 12.05.11
Aretha Franklin, Kris Bowers, Bobby Avey Honored by Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz
As the Thelonious Monk Institute staged its 25th Anniversary International Jazz Piano Competition and All-Star Gala Concert, one thing became brilliantly clear: Jazz music is thriving in virtuosic hands. BMI composer-pianist Kris Bowers was named the first-place winner of the Jazz Piano Competition. Held Sunday, September 11 and Monday, September 12 in Washington, D.C., the contest drew 12 semifinalists from around the world, who…
From News, posted 9.13.11
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
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
Library of Congress Announces 2010 Additions to National Recording Registry
The Library of Congress has named the 25 new additions to the ninth annual National Recording Registry of the Library of Congress, which will ensure that these cultural, artistic and historical recordings are always available to the American public. Included among them are works that demonstrate the depth and breadth of the BMI repertoire, ranging from the seminal blues sounds of Blind Willie Johnson to the classic…
From News, posted 4.06.11
House, Senate Judiciary Committee Leaders Focus on Intellectual Property Protections
Leading members of the Senate and House Judiciary Committees from both sides of the aisle recently got together on Capitol Hill to speak about the continuing harm online infringement and counterfeits pose to American jobs and the economy. On April 4, House Judiciary Committee Ranking Member John Conyers, Jr. (D-Mich.), Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.), House Judiciary Committee Chairman Lamar Smith (R-Texas),…
From News, posted 4.05.11
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
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| Sep 12 2011 | Thelonious Monk Institute’s Annual Gala: Washington, DC |
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| Feb 24 2011 | BMI Hungry For Music Showcase: Washington, D.C. |
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