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Richard Green, Executive VP and General Counsel at EMI CMG, talks about his opinions on New Media and how it has affected the music industry. He examines the various legal issues involved with new media and how congress effects how laws are interpreted. Richard goes over the issues involved with publishing and songwriter rights with new media. He discusses counterfeit goods and piracy and how the RIAA deals with the issue by trying to stop and limit illegal activity. Richard believes that there needs to be education to the general public about the legal implications of the piracy of music. He also explains his role with the RIAA and how the government is affected by the piracy of music.