Tag: royalties

Authors Lose Millions in Royalties, Writers’ Group Says Government Is Culpable

July 14, 2023
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Access Copyright, one of the country’s largest collectives representing 13,000 authors, said it will lay off staff and cut budgets due to the loss of millions in royalties under an Act of Parliament. The collective announced July 13 that these actions are a direct result of the millions of dollars in royalties being lost as…

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Northern Territory Considers Replacing ‘Uncompetitive’ Mining Royalties Scheme

June 23, 2023
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The Northern Territory (NT) is looking to replace its current mining royalty scheme with one that is more competitive following a report that found it to be a deterrent to investment. Currently, the territory is looking at changing its profits-based scheme to one that is based on the underlying value of the extracted assets. The…

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‘Waves’ Musician Mr. Probz Files $10 Million Suit Against Sony Over Royalties

September 27, 2022
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AMSTERDAM—Lawyers for Dutch musician Mr. Probz, known for his 2013–14 hit “Waves”, said on Tuesday they have filed a claim worth more than 10 million euros ($9.66 million) against Sony in Amsterdam over royalties the artist argues Sony fraudulently withheld. Mr. Probz, whose real name is Dennis Stehr, argues that Sony deducted administration and distribution…

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