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...

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...

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 ...