Partners Frank Scibilia and Benjamin Semel have been recognized in the New York Law Journal's second annual New York Trailblazers. The list celebrates 'true agents of change' who have made a significant impact in their area of practice. The pair led the representation of the National Music Publishers' Association (NMPA) and the Nashville Songwriters Association International (NSAI) in the landmark Phonorecord III proceeding before the Copyright Royalty Board, which raised the U.S. compulsory mechanical royalty rates and terms paid to songwriters and music publishers from interactive streaming and download services through 2022.
The complete report can be accessed online here.
More About Scibilia and Semel's Practice
As co-chair of Pryor Cashman's Digital Media Group, Frank Scibilia advises major music publishers, songwriters and recording artists on all things copyright - clearance, due diligence, licensing, enforcement and litigation. Frank is also a member of Pryor Cashman's Litigation, Intellectual Property, Media & Entertainment Groups.
Learn more about Frank Scibilia here.
Partner Benjamin Semel is a member of Pryor Cashman's Litigation Group. He handles cases in federal and state courts, as well as alternative dispute resolution cases before numerous agencies, including the American Arbitration Association and its international affiliates. Ben's particular focus is on disputes involving trademarks, trade secrets, copyrights, rights of publicity and privacy, as well as allegations of idea theft.
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