ASCAP and BMI say they’re stodgy, antiquated laws. But a consortium of radio stations, restaurants, hotels, and major tech giants like Spotify and Google/Alphabet are defending the Department of Justice’s long-running Consent Decrees as necessary safeguards. The Decrees, initially imposed on ASCAP and later BMI, impose statutory, non-discriminatory licensing rules at pre-determined rates.
Source: Radio Stations, Restaurants, Spotify, Tech Gians Speack Out on PRO Consent Decrees