US Senate explores online royalty issues
A US Senate subcommittee heard webcasters and music publishers debate royalty rates, with RealNetworks boss Rob Glaser arguing for simplified licensing.…
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Senate back new US piracy legislation, almost
The US Senate has approved an anti-piracy bill but dropped a House proposal to make P2P sharing of copyrighted music a crime, so it returns to the House.…
US Senate hope to crack down on downloading
Two US Senate bills target internet piracy, while a proposal from Senator Orrin Hatch could make technology companies liable for copyright violations.…
Chuck D and LL Cool J clash over downloading at US Senate hearing
Chuck D and LL Cool J gave opposing views at US Senate hearings into music downloading, with LL Cool J backing the record industry and Chuck D supporting downloaders.…