American Society of Media Photographers

Visual Arts Groups Applaud Release of New Small Claims Legislation

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Thursday, May 2, 2019
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The Copyright Alternative in Small Claims Enforcement Act (CASE Act) represents a rare bipartisan, bicameral effort on Capitol Hill.

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  • The Copyright Alternative in Small Claims Enforcement Act (CASE Act) represents a rare bipartisan, bicameral effort on Capitol Hill.
  • Trust is referring to surveys that show many, or most, small creators earning just $35,000 a year on average.
  • American Society of Media Photographers executive director Tom Kennedy stresses the urgency for a small claims process.
  • The Graphic Artists Guild strongly supports the introduction of the The CASE Act, establishing a copyright small claims tribunal.