Music Modernization Act: An Introduction and Glossary
Author: Lutzker & Lutzker Published: May 28th, 2020 The Music Modernization Act, signed into law in 2018, is altering how copyright owners receive royalty payments from digital music providers for mechanical licenses of musical works and sound recordings. It consists of three title sections, each affecting various parties involved in the creation of music that may…
Music Modernization Act: A Guide for Copyright Owners
Author: Lutzker & Lutzker Published: May 28th, 2020 Copyright owners may be wondering what the Music Modernization Act means for them. The MMA offers significant opportunities for copyright holders, as well as previously ineligible artists and music production teams, to claim their fair shares of royalty payments. Click here to view entire blog article at Lutzker…
The Impact of Cybersecurity and Working Remotely during COVID-19
Speaker: Joseph V. DeMarco Webinar Date: June 18th, 2020 Recording: Cybersecurity and Working Remotely As corporations have advised their employees to work from home in light of COVID-19, it is important to remember that doing so is not without its risks. For any organization that has information to protect — be it a customer or employee…
Copyright Office Proposes Rules to Modernize Recordation of Termination Notices
Author: Lutzker & Lutzker Published: June 23, 2020 The Copyright Office has requested public comment on proposed rules that would make it easier for authors or their heirs to regain control over rights previously transferred to a third party. The statutory right to terminate a license was enacted to correct imbalances in bargaining power between authors…