The Orrin G. Hatch – Bob Goodlatte Music Modernization Act (“MMA”) became law on October 11, 2018. It enacts sweeping changes to provisions of the United States Copyright Act affecting the compulsory license for making and distributing phonorecords of musical works (known as the “mechanical license.”)
Those most affected: Songwriters.
The response from songwriters: Crickets.
What songwriters should do, immediately: Wake up and take action!
The MMA was touted publicly as a long-overdue means for improving efficiency and fairness
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