July

• Copyright Alerts -  An agreement has been reached between key ISPs, and both the RIAA and  MPAA to reduce online content theft. The Center for Copyright Information will be established to develop best practices for a new system of progressive Copyright Alerts. Click here to learn more.
  
• Eminem vs. UMG Podcast - The details behind this ground breaking U.S. Court of Appeals decision are discussed by Richard Busch, lead counsel for Eminem. The court sided with Eminem determining that he was entitled to 50 percent of the label’s receipt of digital download royalties rather than his artists’ royalty. To hear the podcast members can click here.
  
• Copyright Corner – View From The Beltway – This month’s edition discusses the importance of the Copyright Act to music publishers. New bills that will be introduced as well as existing legislation are highlighted.Click here to read.
• National Survey - Thanks to all who participated in our 2011 National Survey. Your input will help us continue to improve our organization.