The Register of Copyrights and the Librarian of Congress have apparently seen what was obvious to most rational people — that the arbitrated agreement for the royalties to be paid by webcasters to the recording industry are absurd. They have released an order rejecting the agreement. Wired news has coverage, as does Newsbytes. However, there’s not much else to report since the order was released without comment. Doubtless more details will be forthcoming.
Previously:
Webcast Music Fees Set, But Not So Friendly to NonComms, 2/21/02
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