Copyright Cleanup Act passes Congress and awaits signature by President *

USA - November 24 2010
On November 15, 2010, the House, by unanimous consent, passed S. 3689, the Copyright Cleanup, Clarification, and Corrections Act of 2010.

Co-authors: Jenna F. Leavitt.

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Digital rights implicate issues in music and book publishing industries *

USA - October 5 2010
In a case involving the recordings of rap artist Eminem, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that rights to use permanent downloads and mastertones constitute licenses and not sales of recorded music for purposes of determining the applicable royalty rate.

Co-authors: Kerry A. Brennan.

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Work made for hire doctrine does not generally apply to computer software *

USA - April 28 2010
One of the most common misconceptions about copyright law is that if you pay someone to develop software for you, it is a work made for hire and you own it.

Co-authors: James G. Gatto, Jenna F. Leavitt.

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Court says Copyright Royalty Board can legally set webcasters' royalty payments *

USA - February 25 2010
The U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia has ruled that the Copyright Royalty Board is constitutional.

Co-authors: Lauren Lynch Flick.

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Internet radio royalty dispute reaching end—for now *

USA - August 18 2009
The long-running battle over royalties owed by webcasters—companies that broadcast music over the Internet—took several significant leaps towards conclusion last month with important developments both inside and outside of the courtroom.

Co-authors: Christopher R. Lockard.

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