CRB Seeks Comment on Partial Distribution of DART Fees From 2014 Sound Recordings Fund Subfunds
The Copyright Royalty Board (CRB) sought comment on a motion for partial distribution of digital audio recording technology (DART) fees included in the 2014 Sound Recordings Fund, in Monday’s Federal Register. An Alliance of Artists and Recording Companies (AARC) settlement…
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agreement filed in late July said it and parties it has reached settlements with agreed to distribute 98 percent of DART fees from the Sound Recordings Fund’s subfunds for copyright owners and featured recording artists. All but one claimant to the Featured Recording Artists Subfund reached a settlement, as have all but four claimants to the Copyright Owners Subfund, AARC said. CRB said it’s seeking comment from parties on whether any “reasonable objection exists” that would preclude the distribution of the DART fees. Comments on the partial distribution motion are due Dec. 2.