On Thursday, July 18, the Senate Subcommittee on Intellectual Property is scheduled to vote on the Case Act (S.1273).  If passed this important bill would create a three-judge tribunal called the Copyright Claims Board (CCB) within the U.S Copyright Office to handle small copyright claims. This small claim court would benefit independent music creators as an efficient and affordable means to protect against copyright infringers.  The FSA encourages you to show support for your fellow independent music creators and contact […]

The U.S. Dept. of Justice is reviewing the ASCAP and BMI Consent Decrees.   Around since 1941, the consent decrees are antiquated and need to be eliminated or drastically changed. NSAI recently submitted the changes we would recommend on behalf of songwriters.  More than 250 organizations and individuals filed comments with the U.S. Dept. of Justice regarding the consent decrees.  DOJ is expected to make recommendations regarding the consent decrees sometime in 2015. 

The Florida Songwriters Association (FSA) is announcing the opening of the first songwriters association representing the State of Florida.  With the leadership of Digital 1 Media Services, KDS Music Studios and other industry leaders, we are delighted to announce this new organization! The Florida Songwriters Association (FSA) has created this opportunity for songwriters who would like to increase their songwriting legislatively.  The membership packages were created for committed songwriters to join, hone their skills, gain exposure to the industry, and […]