Archive for August, 2007
Restaurants sued for playing music without ASCAP/BMI licenses
Thursday, August 23rd, 2007In recent months, the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) has sued at least two dozen restaurants around the country for copyright infringement. The claims stem from the restaurants’ playing of music without obtaining a license from the performing rights organization.
ASCAP and its competitor BMI (Broadcast Music International) are the two largest […]
When Worlds Collide: Virtual World Disputes in Real-World Courts
Monday, June 18th, 2007[ August 15, 2007 12:00 pm to August 16, 2007 2:00 am. ] Gordon Firemark will moderate this exciting panel for the Beverly Hills Bar Association on August 15, 2007, at 12:00. Location: Lawry’s restaurant.
