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https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/podcast/spotify-vs-songwriters-again-nmpa-says-spots-latest-move-to-lower-royalty-rates-is-likely-to-end-up-in-a-legal-conflict/
Spotify vs. Songwriters (again): NMPA says SPOT’s latest move to lower royalty rates is ‘likely to...
May 1, 2024 - David Israelite on his problems with Spotify’s ‘bundle’ switch, and whether the NMPA will sue…
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https://musically.com/2024/03/04/nmpa-president-ceo-david-israelite-music-publishing-must-be-the-first-thought-not-an-afterthought/
NMPA president & CEO David Israelite: music publishing must be the first thought, not an...
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https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/riaa-nmpa-and-more-file-amicus-brief-backing-music-publishers-against-anthropic-arguing-ai-companys-unlicensed-copying-is-inexcusable/
RIAA, NMPA, and more file amicus brief backing UMG, Concord and ABKCO in original Anthropic case,...
Apr 1, 2026 - Brief urges court to reject Anthropic’s fair use defense in case brought by UMPG, Concord Music Group…
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https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/spotify-nmpa-strike-deal-to-expand-direct-licensing-audiovisual-opportunities-for-independent-publishers-in-the-us/
Spotify, NMPA strike deal to expand direct-licensing ‘audiovisual opportunities’ for independent...
Nov 11, 2025 - The deal doesn’t resolve US music publishers’ dispute with Spotify over mechanical rights, but does offer a new source of revenue for rightsholders.
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https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/nmpa-promotes-danielle-aguirre-to-chief-legal-officer-charlotte-sellmyer-upped-to-evp/
NMPA promotes Danielle Aguirre to Chief Legal Officer & Chief Operating Officer; Charlotte Sellmyer...
Jan 26, 2026 - The pair’s new titles reflect how their roles have expanded within the organization.
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https://www.raps.org/resource/asia-pacific-roundup-china-s-nmpa-strengthens-supervision-and-responsibilities-of-contract-manufacturers.html
Asia-Pacific Roundup: China’s NMPA strengthens supervision and responsibilities of contract...
Apr 20, 2026 - The National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) has published rules strengthening the supervision and administration of contract manufacturers in China.
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