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Defending against one of these suits is simple. Simply ask that the case be dropped becuase Ascap (or whoever) has shown no evidence - at all.

If they have evidence, then you should be paying the fees.

3 posted on 01/09/2009 11:16:09 AM PST by RobRoy (Islam is a greater threat to the world today than Nazism was in the 1930's.)

It would seem to me that they could also write into their performance contracts that the performer will assume all clearances for the songs played (and fees thereof).

BUT if the establishment plays a single CD in the business (regardless of licensing), they would still be a target for the shakedown.

AND just to let you know where Obomber stands:

Obama picks RIAA's favorite lawyer for a top Justice post (CNet January 6, 2009 Declan McCullagh)

Will Obama's copyright czar help save the music? (Yahoo news Sat Nov 15, 2008 Antony Bruno)

6 posted on 01/09/2009 11:22:02 AM PST by weegee (Obamunism, just another word for the policies of a NeoCom.)

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