Press Release Archives

March 2, 2017

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ASMP Joins with Free Speech, Press Groups in Calling Attacks on the Media a Threat to Democracy

By ASMP | Current News, Press Release, Strictly Business Blog | No Comments

ASMP joins the National Coalition Against Censorship (NCAC), American Society of News Editors (ASNE), and more than 80 other organizations committed to the First Amendment right of freedom of speech and the press, in condemning efforts by American politicians to demonize the media and undermine its ability to inform the public about official actions and policies. In a joint statement released today, the groups stress that the administration’s attacks on the press pose a threat to American democracy. Read…

December 8, 2016

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Press Release: ASMP Applauds Rep. Judy Chu (D-CA) and Cosponsor Rep. Lamar Smith (R-TX) Introduction of Small Claims Copyright Bill

By ASMP | Advocacy, News, Press Release, Small Claims Report | No Comments

ASMP applauds the introduction by Rep. Judy Chu (D-CA) and Lamar Smith (R-TX) of H.R. 6496, the Fairness for American Small Creators Act, which would create a small claims copyright board within the Copyright Office. The prospects for enacting small claims legislation in the new Congress of a small claims copyright process—ASMP’s top legislative priority—are enhanced significantly by the leadership and involvement of Representatives Chu and Smith, both members of the House Judiciary Committee which…

October 31, 2016

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Statement of the American Society of Media Photographers on Departure of Maria Pallante as Register and Director of the United States Copyright Office

By Thomas Kennedy | News, Press Release, Small Claims Report | No Comments

[By Tom Kennedy, ASMP Executive Director] The American Society of Media Photographers[1] (ASMP) is saddened by the removal of Maria Pallante as Register of Copyrights and Director of the United States Copyright Office by the new Librarian of Congress, Dr. Carla Hayden. During her tenure at the Copyright Office, Register Pallante was an outstanding public servant who was dedicated to the proper and fair operation of our constitutionally-based copyright system. Among other things, ASMP applauds…

September 1, 2016

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FAA’s New Drone Rules Now In Effect

By ASMP | News, Press Release | No Comments

Cross-posted from faa.gov/uas Photo credit: FAA The Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) new comprehensive regulations go into effect today [August 29, 2016] for routine non-recreational use of small unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) – more popularly known as “drones.” The provisions of the new rule – formally known as Part 107 – are designed to minimize risks to other aircraft and people and property on the ground. A summary is available here. (PDF) The FAA has put several processes…

July 15, 2016

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Copyright Claims Board to Help Artists Protect Their Life’s Work

By ASMP | Press Release

Press Release Washington, DC – Yesterday, U.S. Representative Hakeem Jeffries (NY-08), a member of the Congressional Black Caucus leadership and House Judiciary Committee, introduced a bipartisan piece of legislation designed to help artists, photographers, movie directors, musicians, songwriters, authors and other creators protect their work from unauthorized reproduction. For full version of press release, click here.

December 15, 2011

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