New Bill Seeks Compensation From Satellite Radio
The Hollywood Reporter:
A bipartisan group of lawmakers introduced legislation that would require satellite radio companies to compensate the music industry for downloads, industry and congressional sources said.* * *
The PERFORM Act, or the Platform Equality and Remedies for Rights Holders in Music Act of 2006, would require satellite, cable and Internet broadcasters to pay fair market value for the performance of digital music. The bill also would require the use of readily available and cost-effective technological means to prevent music theft.
Other: Senate Committee on the Judiciary notice of hearing on "Parity, Platforms and Protection: The Future of the Music Industry in the Digital Radio Revolution."