Category Archives: Bmi

Performing Rights Organizations Take Stand Against YouTube

GEMA, the performing rights organization in Germany, has ordered YouTube to remove over 600 videos after their contract renewals with the worldwide video site broke down. After more than a year of talks, and months after their initial contract expired, … Continue reading

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Bars, Restaurants, Stores, and music

Sally’s Saloon and Eatery, a Minnesota bar is facing up to $90,000 in fines after allegedly playing songs by artists such as Bon Jovi, Gwen Stefani, and AC/DC without proper licensing permission.  What many people don’t realize, is that bars, … Continue reading

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