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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