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Associations Join Appeal in Music Licensing Case

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In March, New York District Court Judge Louis Stanton ruled in favor of a proposal by Broadcast Music, Inc. A ruling on the appeal is anticipated next year, which will likely impact future music licensing rates paid by the industry.

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Advance DEIA Goals Through Data-Driven Decisions

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NCARB was already positioned as a thought leader in the industry,” said Matthews, who is currently NCARB’s assistant vice president of data and analytics. “For example, the New York State licensing board didn’t allow language accommodations,” Matthew said. conversation.”

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Advertising Groups Cry Foul Over Proposed Tax Changes

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Industry associations are gearing up for a fight over reforms proposed in Congress that would effectively cut the advertising tax deduction in half. They say the change would have a devastating impact on the industry and ripple effects throughout the economy. It’s a change the ad industry doesn’t want—not by half.

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FCC’s Plan to Unlock the Box Draws Cable-Industry Ire

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A proposal the FCC approved last week would allow outside companies to sell cable set-top boxes to consumers, but cable and telecom groups are critical because of their concerns over competition and privacy. That could allow companies such as Google and Apple to step in with their own set-top boxes, something the cable industry objects to.

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Music Industry Groups Try to Hit the Right Note With Tax Credits

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A coalition of music industry players is pushing for legislation in New York that would provide tax credits to in-state music professionals. It would give them an advantage that the film industry has enjoyed there for years. Now the music industry wants a piece of the action.

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Associations at Odds Over Proposed Massachusetts Ban on Noncompete Clauses

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The tech industry says a ban is needed to boost innovation, but business groups have a different take. The noncompete clause—a common contractual tool employers use to prevent competitors from poaching their employees—is drawing new attention in the Bay State. Where Industry Groups Stand. Massachusetts Gov.

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Vaping Industry in Tough Fight Over e-Cigarette Bans

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Food and Drug Administration has proposed a rule to extend its tobacco regulatory authority to include e-cigarettes, but in the meantime, state and local lawmakers are introducing measures to limit the use of e-cigarettes and other vaping products at a high rate [PDF]. The American Vaping Association is working to counter that trend.