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About The compulsory mechanical license allows for the reproduction and distribution of any commercially released non-dramatic musical work. Section 115 governs the terms and conditions for these activities, including the royalty payments. It's obvious to many that the current antiquated system of collecting royalties does not work well in the digital world. It's crucial that legislation reforming the music licensing system respect creators' property rights. Let the conversation begin...
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Panelists Moderator: Kent J. Klavens, Music Industry Attorney, Law Offices of Kent J. Klavens Barry Heyman, Entertainment Attorney, Heyman Law David Israelite, President & CEO, National Music Publishers' Assocation Dave Stein Esq. Jonathan Finegold, President, Fine Gold Music