
What are the Performance Rights Organizations in Colombia and What Do They Do?
Colombia has two major organizations, known as Performance Rights Organizations, which govern the economic rights from public performance of the reproduction

Can Software Be Protected by Copyright?
Section 102(b) of the Copyright Act of 1976 explains that copyright law does not protect an “idea, procedure, process, system, method

How can I legally register consumers while following SMS laws?
A few ways to register consumers for promotional messages include using the following: “Keywords” – This allows customers send a text

What is required in promotional messaging?
If you are involved in promotional messaging you should ensure you meet the requirements. Such requirements include: Express Written Consent Without

Which laws apply to promotional messages and who enforces these laws?
There are several laws that regulate the issue of sending text (SMS) messaging to consumers in the U.S.: Telephone Consumer Protection

What is Prime Bank Instrument Fraud?
The U.S Department of Treasury Bureau of Fiscal Service has generally classified fraud schemes that go by a variety of names

How Can Partnerships Satisfy Tax Capital Reporting Requirements?
A partnership capital account shows the equity in a partnership that is owned by each partner. The account typically records and

Can a U.S. Non-Profit Organization Use a Song for Commercial and Noncommercial Purposes?
Music has a special ability to elicit emotion and bring people together. It’s no wonder that some of the most well-known

What kind of Copyright Protection does a Song have?
Over the last century, the United States has enacted various copyright protection laws that have expanded the lifetime of copyright protection

Where is venue proper when filing a defamation case?
In a newly decided District Court case, the court made a ruling impacting where venue is proper when filing a defamation