On January 27, 2017, the Court issued an Order Granting Preliminary Approval of Settlement. The Court held a Final Approval Hearing on May 8, 2017, and issued an order granting final approval that same day, available here. The court entered Final Judgment approving the Settlement on May 16, 2017, available here.

Beginning June 30, 2017, Settlement Class Members will have until December 31, 2017 to make a claim of ownership for their Pre-1972 Sound Recordings. The fastest and easiest way to do so will be to browse the Pre-1972 Sound Recordings and claim ownership of recordings from a database of recordings available on the Royalty Claims Website. Completing the claiming process online will expedite the review and processing of claims. Please visit the Submit a Claim page for more information on how to submit claims of ownership.

You may visit the Royalty Claims Website now to complete the online claim filing process. SETTLEMENT CLASS MEMBERS ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO USE THE ONLINE CLAIM FILING PROCESS.

Class Counsel retained Music Reports, Inc. to serve as the future Royalty Administrator which will facilitate the overall Royalty Program, including the Royalty Claims Website. For more information, you may view the Services Agreement between Class Counsel and Music Reports, Inc. here.

Please continue to check this website periodically for updates regarding the Settlement distribution and for information regarding the Royalty Claims Website and future royalty administration.