South Africa: A Story of Fair Use & Unfair Dealing
South African President, Cyril Ramaphosa, issued his long awaited decision about the Copyright Law amendments sitting on his desk, and wisely sent the bill back to the Parliament based on the perceived constitutional infirmities as to both substance and process.
Playlists For a Time of Working from Home
Tips and tricks on how to create a calm and pleasant work from home environment using music, podcasts or audio books.
Streaming Content in the Digital Age – Copyright Is Your Responsibility
Streaming technology and accessing media is convenient, but the eases of access, have not changed the underlying rules regarding copyright and public performances of such works.
When Franchises Get “Terminated”
Creators of original works underlying now-classic films are making use of an aspect of US copyright law, the process known as “termination of transfers”.
Velocity of Opinion: Quick Takes on Copyright News
Lady Gaga has been threatened with a copyright infringement suit, find out what our own colleagues think about copyright laws in the music world
52 Emmy Nominees Used APM Music in Their Projects – Here’s the List
We are pleased to announce our partner APM is a chosen source of music for 52 of the 2019 Emmy nominees.
Cord Cutting, the Golden Age of Television, and…Copyright?
The change in how we access and watch content has major implications for companies in the entertainment and telecommunications space.
The Road Ahead for Music Streaming Licenses
2019 is the hopeful season for the new collective licensing mechanism for digital streaming. But much of the work is still to be done.
Hip-Hop Artists Use Stock Library Music? (Yes – and You Should Too!)
If top selling hip-hop artists can find music samples from stock music, think of the fun you’ll have hunting through RightFind Music.
Music Modernization Act of 2018 Becomes Law
A new bill – the Music Modernization Act – has bipartisan support, and may revolutionize royalties paid out from streaming music services like Spotify and Apple Music.