| Statement of Edward P. Murphy, President/CEO National Music Publishers' Association on Judge Patel's order regarding the Napster injunction. |
| America's songwriters and music publishers applaud Judge Patel's order today that takes another positive step toward bringing Napster into compliance with long-established copyright law. We will, of course, continue to cooperate fully to create an environment where the fundamental principal of fair remuneration for the creators of the songs used over the Internet is respected. |