10 August 2016

US government rejects changes to music licensing laws

The US Department of Justice (DoJ) has rejected proposed changes surrounding music licensing after deciding not to act on a request by the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) and Broadcast Music Inc (BMI).

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US government rejects changes to music licensing laws

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