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Published by Randall Krause on Monday, April 16, 2007  [Permalink] [Return to Top]

Copyright Royalty Judges Deny Rehearing

Refusal to Grant New Testimony Signals End of Internet Radio

The Copyright Royalty Judges today summarily dismissed all motions for rehearing and reconsideration submitted by various participating parties earlier this month, including those of DiMA, NPR, and even SoundExchange.

This is truly impeccable timing. Kurt Hanson is holding his annual industry summit today in Las Vegas, SaveNetRadio coalition launched its new mass-media campaign today, and Small Webcaster Community Initiative announced its intent to form a U.S. trade association today.

Read the response of the Copyright Royalty Judges in its entirety:
http://www.smallwebcaster.org/media/crb_responset...

There is still the possibility of an appeal by NPR, DiMA, et al. However, I am placing my bets on Congressional intervention. That's our best hope at this juncture.

It appears that Monday, April 16 is truly one for the history books.

Randall Krause
Executive Director
Small Webcaster Community Initiative
randall@smallwebcaster.org

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