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SCL-Supported Coalition Reaches Agreement on Increased Mechanical Royalty Rate


Comments filed with the Copyright Royalty Board (CRB) by the Society of Composers & Lyricists in…

The SCL Backs Music Creators in Submitting Comments to FTC and Justice Department Forum on Mergers and Acquisitions in Media


Attorney Charles J. Sanders submitted comments on behalf of the Songwriters Guild of America, the Society…

The Society Of Composers And Lyricists To Establish Nashville Chapter


via LB Cantrell of MusicRow magazine: The Society of Composers and Lyricists is establishing a presence…

Music Creators Write Comments To Copyright Royalty Board Regarding Recent Frozen Rate Decision


The SCL joined the Songwriters Guild of America and Music Creators North America in comments to…

Twelve SCL Members Win at 64th Grammy Awards, Including Record of the Year and Album of the Year


On behalf of the Society of Composers & Lyricists, I congratulate our membersAnderson .Paak, Jon Batiste, The Weeknd, Emily…

Tremendous Victory for Music Creators as US Frozen Mechanical Rates are Rejected


The Society of Composers & Lyricists is delighted and proud to report that the US Copyright…

Statement on the Introduction of the SMART Copyright Act of 2022


The Society of Composers & Lyricists applauds Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC), Ranking Member of the Senate…

Three SCL Members Win at 94th Academy Awards


On behalf of the Society of Composers & Lyricists, I congratulate our members Hans Zimmer, Billie Eilish,…

Copyright Office Issues Final Rule for Initiating Copyright Claims Board Proceedings and Related Procedures


The SCL, SGA, MCNA and the Copyright Alliance have succeeded in convincing the US Copyright Office…

Copyright Alliance Commends Introduction of the SMART Copyright Act of 2022 by Senators Tillis and Leahy


On Thursday, March 17, 2022, Copyright Alliance CEO Keith Kupferschmid issued the following statement regarding the…