This appears to be ‘third-time lucky week’ for proposed US legislation relating to the music industry. We reported yesterday on the return of the deepfakes-tackling No Fakes Act after two previous attempts […]
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Australia introduces new “orphan works” copyright legislation
Australia’s government has unveiled new copyright reforms this week, specifically involving ‘orphan works’.
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Live Nation settlement sparks new antitrust legislation move
Live Nation may have settled its antitrust battle with the US Department of Justice, but the trial has continued with a coalition of 32 states continuing to sue the company […]
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Report warns of ‘clear and present’ AI danger for UK creative sector
The Communications and Digital Committee in the UK’s House of Lords has published a report on AI, Copyright and the Creative Industries’.
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New South Wales prepares new law to support music venues
We’ve been writing about the challenges facing grassroots music venues around the world for some time. Here’s some good news from Australia.
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House of Lords weighs in on use of lyrics in criminal trials
The UK’s House of Lords has addressed Amendment 62 of the Victims and Courts Bill, concerning the use of creative materials in court cases.
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Impala report sets out goals for European indies ecosystem
Indies body Impala has a new report out today: ‘Powering an Independent and Culturally Diverse European Music Ecosystem’.Â
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ECSA and Gesac press case to clamp down on ‘coercive buy-outs’
ECSA and Gesac have renewed their calls for a clampdown on ‘coercive buy-outs’ – particularly from big video-streaming services.
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Music bodies hail European Parliament committee AI proposals
The latest group of legislators to back the music industry’s view on AI training is the European Parliament’s Legal Affairs Committee.
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It’s been a good-news day for the UK’s grassroots music venues
It has been a tough few years for grassroots music venues across the world, with the Covid-19 pandemic and other challenges.
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Art Not Evidence calls for decriminalisation of rap lyrics in UK
Should rap lyrics be considered fair game as evidence in a court of law? The UK-based initiative Art Not Evidence believes it’s unjust.
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UK government AI survey findings back stronger copyright rules
The British government has been running a consultation on potential changes to UK copyright law focusing on AI training.
