Sony/Bob Dylan Release Shows Labels Will Release Records for the Purpose of Taking Advantage of Shifts in Copyright Laws

Here is an interesting story that I’ve been meaning to blog about for a while. Earlier in 2013, Sony released in Germany, France, Sweden and Britain a compilation of early Bob Dylan recordings, consisting of previously unreleased studio outtakes and live recordings from 1962 and 1963.  (The release is not available to U.S. consumers, except […]

Recipient of Royalties Does Not Have Standing to Challenge Validity of Termination Notices–Ray Charles Case

The Ray Charles Foundation v. Raenee Robinson, et al., US Dist. Ct., C.D. California (January 25, 2013). This case involves copyright termination of transfer of some of Ray Charles’ songs, such as “Blackjack,” “Come Back Baby,” “Fool for You,” “Hallelujah I Love Her So,” “I Got a Sweetie,” “I’ve Got a Woman,” “Mary Ann” and […]