U.S. Copyright Act: Primary federal legislation (17 U.S.C.) governing copyright law in the United States, establishing basic rights for creators and rules for copyright protection
Digital Millennium Copyright Act: Federal law addressing digital copyright issues, including online infringement and technological protection measures
Music Modernization Act 2018: Updates music licensing legislation for the digital age, including streaming services and mechanical licensing procedures
Rights of Reproduction: Legal right to make copies of the musical work, including physical and digital reproductions
Rights of Distribution: Legal right to distribute copies of the musical work to the public through sale, rental, lease, or lending
Public Performance Rights: Rights governing the public performance or broadcast of the musical work
Synchronization Rights: Rights required for using music in combination with visual media like films, TV shows, or advertisements
Mechanical Rights: Rights related to the reproduction of musical works in recorded form
Performance Rights Organizations Regulations: Rules and requirements set by BMI, ASCAP, and SESAC for music licensing and royalty collection
Digital Performance Right in Sound Recordings Act: Legislation governing digital transmission of sound recordings and related licensing requirements
State Contract Laws: State-specific legislation governing contract formation, enforcement, and interpretation
Uniform Commercial Code: Standardized set of laws governing commercial transactions, including contract principles
Statute of Frauds: Legal requirement that certain contracts must be in writing to be enforceable
Federal Trade Commission Regulations: Federal rules protecting consumers and regulating commercial practices
State Consumer Protection Laws: State-specific legislation designed to protect consumers in commercial transactions
