Streaming Legally Allowed To Pay Less To Songwriters | Lawyer Reacts

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In this Lawyer Reacts episode of the Top Music Attorney Podcast, Entertainment Attorney, Miss Krystle discusses how recent legal developments have allowed Spotify to continue paying song creators less. A dispute over royalty payments led to a major lawsuit, but despite pushback from the industry, the case was dismissed. The issue stems from changes in how revenue is allocated, impacting how much artists and songwriters receive for their work.

Miss Krystle breaks down what this means for musicians, the ongoing battle over fair compensation, and how industry shifts are shaping the future of streaming payouts. With streaming platforms reporting record profits, the question remains—who really benefits?

0:00 Coming Up
00:20 Introduction
00:30 Mechanical Licensing Collective Lawsuit Against Spotify
00:48 Music Publishers vs. Spotify/Amazon Music
01:00 Phonorecord III Agreement
01:53 Phonorecord IV Agreement
02:33 MLC vs. Spotify Premium Bundling
04:16 Lawsuit Update (Dismissed)
04:42 Marketing Made Easy Course
05:31 How Much Does Spotify Pay Artists?
05:46 Spotify's Profitability
06:23 Are Musicians Just Complainers?
07:15 National Music Publishers' Association Takedown Initiative Against Spotify
07:58 Podcasts & Music
08:54 Spotify's Response To The NMPA
11:08 Spotify's Takedowns
11:29 Music, Podcasts, & Audiobook Regulations
12:45 Universal Music Group & Spotify Deal
14:08 Spotify Legally Paying Musicians Less

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