This is an important issue that has been at the forefront of entertainment industry debates for a while now.

"The Copyright Office announces a public roundtable discussion concerning the use of the statutory license to make and distribute digital phonorecords, including for a limited period, and to make phonorecords that facilitate streaming. The discussion is an adjunct to the comments filed in the current rulemaking exploring these issues. The roundtable will also address the statutory requirement to provide notice of intention to obtain the compulsory license. The roundtable will take place on June 15, 2007, in Washington, D.C. Parties who wish to participate or observe the discussion must submit a written request to the Office."

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