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Phonorecords V: How royalty rates, rules could change in CRB 5

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With the next big statutory royalty battle right around the corner, songwriters have a chance to fight for a better deal. Chris Castle dives into what must be done for some real change in the system. The post Phonorecords V: How royalty rates, rules could change in CRB 5 appeared first on Hypebot.

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What Must Be Done in CRB 5?

We are rapidly approaching the next rate-setting proceeding before the three-judge panel at the Copyright Royalty Board for the royalty payable to copyright owners (and ultimately to songwriters) for exploitations of songs. These proceedings set rates for the next five year period and are numbered to tell them apart. The last proceeding, for example, was styled “Phonorecords IV” or sometimes “CRB 4” for those who struggle with long words. (Using…

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