SUBSCRIBE FOR FULL CONTENT ACCESS: VIEW OFFERS
Connect with us

Collective Management Organisations

Philippines Supreme Court affirms the right of FILSCAP to collect royalties for the public performances of music works

Published

3 years ago

on

The Supreme Court of the Philippines has confirmed the right of the Filipino Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers (FILSCAP) to license repertoire from its members and collect royalties for the public performance of their works. The Court En Banc granted FILSCAP petition for review on certiorari, in which the society was asking the Court to reverse and set aside a decision from the Court of Appeals which affirmed a ruling from the Baguio City Regional Trial Court. In first instance, the ...

A paid subscription is required to read more.
Log in below, or UPGRADE / SUBSCRIBE.

Related Topics:

Emmanuel is a Washington, DC-based freelance journalist, blogger and media consultant, specialising in the entertainment business and cultural trends. He was the US editor for British music industry trade publication Music Week. Previously, he was the editor of Impact, a magazine for the music publishing community (2007-2009), the global editor of US trade publication Billboard (2003-2006), and the editor in chief of Billboard’s sister publication Music & Media (1997-2003).

Continue Reading

Collective Management Organisations

Jeff Toig promoted to CEO of US rights society Global Music Rights as Randy Grimmett becomes Executive Chairman

Published

4 minutes ago

on

January 16, 2026

By

Global Music Rights (GMR) has announced leadership changes with the elevation of the LA-based US music rights society Chief Business Officer Jeff Toig to the position of CEO while co-Founder and CEO Randy Grimmett becomes Executive Chairman. Toig, who joined GMR in 2018 as CBO, was in charge of licensing and revenue operations. He will take over from Grimmett the day-to-day management of the company, with Grimmett remaining “deeply involved in the strategic direction” of GMR. Grimmett co-founde...

A paid subscription is required to read more.
Log in below, or UPGRADE / SUBSCRIBE.

Continue Reading

Collective Management Organisations

Indian Performing Right Society takes legal action against hospitality venues playing unlicensed music

Published

1 week ago

on

January 9, 2026

By

Indian Performing Right Society (IPRS) coordinated a legal campaign at the end of 2025 to ensure that major hospitality groups secured music licenses and respected licensed repertoire for the end of the year festivities. IPRS' law firm ADP Law Offices secured multiple injunction orders from Bengaluru Commercial Court, Calcutta High Court and Delhi High Court "to restrain unlicensed music usage to the New Year events," according to Ameet Datta, a principal at ADP Law Offices. The proceedings ta...

A paid subscription is required to read more.
Log in below, or UPGRADE / SUBSCRIBE.

Continue Reading

Collective Management Organisations

Hayley Dukes promoted to Senior Vice President, Licensing at ASCAP

Published

2 weeks ago

on

January 5, 2026

By

The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) has promoted Hayley Dukes to Senior Vice President, Licensing. Dukes was previously Vice President, Licensing. She will continue to report to ASCAP Executive Vice President, Head of Licensing Stephanie Ruyle.

ASCAP's Hayley Dukes

“Hayley’s deep knowledge of audiovisual industry operations has made her a key player on the ASCAP licensing team. I’m looking forward to working further with her as we continue to respond to licensee ...

A paid subscription is required to read more.
Log in below, or UPGRADE / SUBSCRIBE.

Continue Reading

Trending