[Fmpro] PROs vs. NATO

[CORBERLAW@aol.com]

In a message dated 5/25/2008 5:03:30 AM Pacific Daylight Time,  
fmpro-request at nxport.com writes:

Inasmuch  as it is a legal precedent of more than 50 years  standing, the 
only  
> realistic way of overcoming it would be to re-litigate the   issues in 
court.  
> That means if there is any serious movement to  overturn  this case, 
creators 
> will have to bite the bullet and  actually consult with and  pay for 
attorneys 
> to do it.   Expect a fight from the MPAA,  NATO and, likely, every studio 
in 
>  town, and  internationally, as well.
>  
>    
I'm sure the Euro PROs would chip in a few eurocents for the fight, as  
their writers are being short-changed as  well.


m


Did any of the foreign PROs assist ASCAP in its motion before Judge  Connor 
last Spring, 2007 to obtain royalties from the downloads of music?   I believe 
BMI joined and perhaps SESAC, but I don't recall any broad coalition  of 
international PROs, unless they slipped ASCAP some money under the  table.
 
Frankly, I think that it is naive to believe that ascap is going to  litigate 
this issue.
 
But, don't mind me.  Have Northam or Holden address the issue  with Bergman, 
LoFrumento and Reimer and see what they have to  say.
 
Brian Lee  Corber
attorney at law
_corberlaw at aol.com_ (mailto:corberlaw at aol.com) 
818-399-4735



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