April 25, 2003

College Webcasters Criticize Bill to Change How Royalty Disputes Are Settled

By DAN CARNEVALE

College broadcasters say a Congressional bill to revamp how the Copyright Office settles disputes over royalties doesn't go far enough in helping college radio stations that want to play music over the Internet.

The bill, HR 1417, was proposed by Rep. Lamar Smith, a Texas Republican. Among other things, it would assign all royalty disputes to a single permanent judge, rather than create a new three-member arbitration panel every time a dispute arises, as is done now. Supporters say the

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