Washington — The Computer & Communications Industry Association joined broadcasters, bar and restaurant owners, and audio visual services providers in supporting the Department of Justice in its appeal of a decision in favor of BMI. The joint amicus brief argues that the antitrust consent decree that governs BMI requires them to offer full licensing rights to the works they control. The group is concerned the district court’s ruling on this case violates the consent decree put in place to offset the uncompetitive environment in which ASCAP and BMI license music.
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April 23, 2026
CCIA Comments in Response to UK Publishing its Annual Digital Service Tax Collection Amounts
London – Today, the UK’s HM Revenue and Customs published its annual tax receipts for 2025-26, including the total amount made payable to its digital services tax (DST), which totalled £944m (aro...
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April 23, 2026
DMA Reality Check Needed as First Review of EU ‘Gatekeeper’ Law Approaches
Brussels, BELGIUM – With the European Commission’s first formal review of the Digital Markets Act (DMA) expected in the coming days, the tech sector is calling for a rigorous, evidence-based asses...
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April 22, 2026
CCIA Continues to Raise Concerns with Alaska Social Media Bill HB 318
Washington – As Alaska lawmakers continue to consider HB 318, the Computer & Communications Industry Association is urging careful review of the proposal, citing ongoing concerns about its impac...
