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Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

The After Effects of the Music Modernization Act in the Digital Streaming Sphere

The Orrin G. Hatch–Bob Goodlatte Music Modernization Act, or Music Modernization Act (“MMA”), signed into law on October 11, 2018, has transformed the music streaming industry in the years since its implementation. The...more

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Pennsylvania Adds New Royalty Payment Reporting Requirements and Deadlines for Unconventional Oil and Gas

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On November 3, 2022, Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf signed Act 153 of 2022, which revises the Oil and Gas Lease Act’s provisions on required disclosures accompanying payments made to royalty owners from unconventional oil and...more

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Luxembourg: New Rule Disallowing Deduction On Payments To EU Non-cooperative Countries

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Luxembourg has introduced new legislation disallowing the deduction of interest and royalties owed by Luxembourg corporate taxpayers to associated enterprises established in a jurisdiction included in Annex I of the European...more

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The Music Modernization Act: A Primer For Copyright Holders

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On October 11, 2018, the Music Modernization Act (MMA) was signed into law resulting in one of the most significant legislative changes to the copyright law in the last 50 years. The bipartisan legislation, which was written...more

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Was the 86th Texas Legislature Good to the Oil Business?

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The answer depends on what part of “the oil business” you care about. The 86th Legislature produced a few, but not many, changes in laws affecting the business, (most going into effect on September 1). ...more

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U.S. Music Modernization Act: Copyright law changes its tune

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Over the years, tastes have shifted from bands like the Beatles and Led Zeppelin to more electronically-produced sounds. But no matter your opinion of Justin Bieber’s or Lady Gaga’s artistic chops, there’s no doubt music –...more

Ervin Cohen & Jessup LLP

A Brief Summary of the Music Modernization Act

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On October 11, 2018, President Trump signed the Orrin G. Hatch-Bob Goodlatte Music Modernization Act (the “MMA”). The MMA was unanimously approved in both chambers of Congress before the President’s signature and marks the...more

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Music Modernization Act to Reform Copyright Law with Regard to Streaming Music Services

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Last week, President Trump signed into law the Orrin G. Hatch–Bob Goodlatte Music Modernization Act. The Act modifies existing law under the Copyright Act, and largely affects only those who deliver digital music content or...more

McDonnell Boehnen Hulbert & Berghoff LLP

Music Modernization Act of 2018 Signed Into Law by President Trump

On October 11, 2018, President Donald Trump signed into law the Orrin G. Hatch–Bob Goodlatte Music Modernization Act (“the Act”), which will significantly modernize copyright law to account for the digital delivery of...more

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A Modern Melody for the Music Industry: The Music Modernization Act Is Now the Law of the Land

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On October 11, 2018, President Trump signed the Orrin G. Hatch-Bob Goodlatte Music Modernization Act (“MMA”) into law. The MMA is intended to “modernize copyright law” as applied to songwriters, music publishers, digital...more

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House Unanimously Passes Music Modernization Act – Paves the Way for Major Updates to Digital Music Royalty Ecosystem

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A major upgrade for music copyright and licensing laws is one step closer to reality with the U.S. House of Representative's unanimous passage of HR 5447, dubbed the Music Modernization Act ("MMA"), which is aimed at...more

Holland & Knight LLP

Main Effects of U.S. Tax Reform on Foreign Taxpayers

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President Donald Trump signed the U.S. tax reform bill previously entitled the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act into law on December 22, 2017, enacting comprehensive U.S. tax reform with most provisions becoming effective starting on...more

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BEPS Update – Germany on the way to limit the tax deductibility of royalties

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A new legislative approach of the German tax authorities, which had been leaked in December 2016, was passed on Thursday, 27 April 2017, as one of the very last laws of the current Bundestag prior to the elections in...more

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Legislative Update: Pa. Passes Oil and Gas Lease Act Share

On July 9, 2013, Governor Corbett signed the Oil and Gas Lease Act, Senate Bill No. 259 of 2013 (the "Act"), which amends Pennsylvania's Guaranteed Minimum Royalty Act....more

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