Doc Dollars said:
Perhaps a survey is in order? :angel:
BGW Being Sued For Copyright Infringement
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Perhaps a survey is in order? :angel:
You guys just have no investigative inclination. I care enough to know what's going on and why.
Like Sherlock Holmes, or Nielsen.
Like Sherlock Holmes, or Nielsen.
b.mac said:
Nearly a year later and still growing...
*sigh*
jmu2011 said:
He gives a damn because that song has been his steady income since 1981.
I'm guessing his legal team has web searches set up, and paperwork drawn up just waiting for a defendant's name to be filled in when something pops up. We may be able to thank chickenking for all of this: both chickenking's playlist for Dig it Up and the lawsuit are dated 9/17/12.
Thanks, chickenking!
EDIT: Perhaps it was Zach's video proof that nailed it... Thanks, Zach!
-Takes bow- lol
All I want in return is guaranteed unlimited access to bacon wrapped pork shanks in Ireland at the Talking Tree. And oh yeah, put ADULT GRILLED CHEESE back on the HOS menu for whatever Banquet. While we're at it, please quit f*^^*'in with the performers in all of the live shows.
All I want in return is guaranteed unlimited access to bacon wrapped pork shanks in Ireland at the Talking Tree. And oh yeah, put ADULT GRILLED CHEESE back on the HOS menu for whatever Banquet. While we're at it, please quit f*^^*'in with the performers in all of the live shows.
chickenking said:-Takes bow- lol
All I want in return is guaranteed unlimited access to bacon wrapped pork shanks in Ireland at the Talking Tree. And oh yeah, put ADULT GRILLED CHEESE back on the HOS menu for whatever Banquet. While we're at it, please quit f*^^*'in with the performers in all of the live shows.
What is adult grilled cheese? Is it infused with whiskey?
Haberdasher1973 said:
This is every song and artist! Their songs are their income. It's how they make money to live. I would be mad too.
Haberdasher1973 said:
And if one gets away with it then what stops others parks, events, and the like from attempting to use it without permission. More of an industry statement than anything.
From what I recall, it is a mandatory, legal obligation for any entity to sue when rights are in question. If they do not, by default, they are giving up those rights. Like saying "Okay, go for it" if they DON'T sue. It is more the legal process than the artists, personally.
What I don't understand about this is why the park just didn't pay ASCAP and BMI the blanket fee that covers them for all the music that is registered by them. They would then be safe. Otherwise they would have to report usage for each song on an individual basis.
In reading up on this writers/artist can only pick one of the two agencies to register their songs with. They can't do both but publishers can use all of them. Actually there's a third agency (SESAC) out there but they can only be joined if invited by them. If you don't join and then register your song you're on your own.
In reading up on this writers/artist can only pick one of the two agencies to register their songs with. They can't do both but publishers can use all of them. Actually there's a third agency (SESAC) out there but they can only be joined if invited by them. If you don't join and then register your song you're on your own.
When I was doing cover songs, we had to make sure the bar paid the ascap/bmi fee. There was a bar in VB that never paid it, and ended up with a $150,000 fine. It even goes for karaoke.
I really don't understand when a large company chooses to ignore straightforward laws and regulations. It can't be good for their reputation or their bottom line to get sued over easily-avoidable infringements.