andhow Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 [TABLE=width: 570] [TR] [TD=class: ciPageTitle1, align: left]SoundExchange Sues SiriusXM For Unpaid Royalties[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=align: left]http://fmqb.com/images/trans.gif[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=align: left]August 27, 2013 SoundExchange has filed a lawsuit against SiriusXM Radio, claiming the satcaster owes a "massive" underpayment of digital royalties from 2007-2012. According to SoundExchange, SiriusXM "took a number of impermissible deductions and exemptions in calculating its royalty payments to SoundExchange, including deducting for pre-1972 sound recordings and certain channel packages containing music. In addition, SiriusXM failed to pay the legally required fees due for several late payments within the same period." SoundExchange believes SiriusXM owes between $50 and $100 million, or possibly even more, and is now seeking to recover these funds on behalf of the artists and labels it represents. "SiriusXM is knowingly withholding royalties from the creators who bring life to their service, even as the company continues to experience unprecedented and explosive growth," said Michael Huppe, President/CEO of SoundExchange. "We cannot sit by and watch this multi-billion dollar company reap record profits from the creative contributions of artists and labels without paying them everything they deserve." SoundExchange also notes that during this same time frame, SiriusXM saw its subscriber base grow from 17 million to 24 million, and its revenue increase from $2.06 billion to $3.4 billion – a 65 percent increase. The organization adds that SiriusXM is required to pay SoundExchange for the use of the statutory license, which allows the service to broadcast any commercially available sound recording. The lawsuit was filed on Monday in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia. http://fmqb.com/article.asp?id=2692388 [/TD] [/TR] [/TABLE] Reverend Aquaman | Station Manager | andHow.FM Where it's *ALL* about the music! A world-class, always eclectic, commercial-free, alternative, modern, retro, indie rock radio station. Jamming the free world, one person at a time since 1998. Got Indie? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 One day, sound exchange and all their ilk will get blown out of the water by some top notch legal team. That day can't come soon enough. They are worse than blood sucking vampires on a full moon. 1 Relaxing Entertainment For The World - - www.ScenicRadio.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dotme Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 One day, sound exchange and all their ilk will get blown out of the water by some top notch legal team. That day can't come soon enough. They are worse than blood sucking vampires on a full moon. Where's the "Like" button? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 Relaxing Entertainment For The World - - www.ScenicRadio.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHONWAYNE Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 I've had a SiriusXM subscription for over a year. Why aren't they paying royalties tho?? I have a license and I have to pay. hmm 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 I've had a SiriusXM subscription for over a year. Why aren't they paying royalties tho?? I have a license and I have to pay. hmm Im sure you could research it since it was from a year ago... Thanks for bumping up an old topic! Studiio - All-In-One Radio Communication Platform SMS | Phone Calls | Social Media | Content Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHONWAYNE Posted May 19, 2014 Share Posted May 19, 2014 (edited) Im sure you could research it since it was from a year ago... Thanks for bumping up an old topic! Yes I can research it James. Was this a slight at my question? Edited May 19, 2014 by SHONWAYNE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint Posted May 19, 2014 Share Posted May 19, 2014 Who dares come before me, Who dares enter this place! I have been witness to a world consumed by hatred and bent on self-destruction, watched as we have taken what was to be a paradise and failed in our responsibilities as its steward. I know now that the course of human race has set for itself cannot be changed. I am the last desperate chance for a doomed forum. Now, leave this place or be eradicated by the villainous zombie hamsters of the CIA ! I have spoken Relaxing Entertainment For The World - - www.ScenicRadio.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klnkfm Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 I am so pleased to see a company act in defiance of this blood sucking vampire, did you know that in 2006 this BULLSHIT company didnt even exist, I hope they dont give them ONE DAMN PENNY (seeks to collect for the artists, yeah right the artists dont see a cent of that money) I remember when internet broadcasting was free and fun! Mark my words that company will never see a dime from our organization, Ever! Returning After 8 Years On Hiatus - 55 Minutes Commercial Free Every Hour http://www.4321fun.com/parking/klnk/rsz_3slide01.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnLouis Posted December 20, 2014 Share Posted December 20, 2014 Nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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