MUR #4871
BROADCAST MUSIC, INC.Summary
RESPONDENTS: Riccobono, Rick; Andrews, Lana; Bolte, Hannah; Broadcast Music, Inc.; Cane, Barbara; Dickerson, Cheryl; Livingston, Linda; Ringer-Ross, Doreen; Sober, Paige
COMPLAINANT:
SUBJECT: Contributions-In the name of another; Contributions-Corporations
DISPOSITION: Decided by vote 5-0 to: (1) Accept the conciliation agreement with Ralph Richard (aka "Rick") Riccobono, as recommended in the General Counsel Report dated September 4, 2001. (2) Close the file. (3) Approve the appropriate letters, as recommended in the General Counsel Report dated September 4, 2001.
Decided by vote 6-0 to: (1) Accept the counterproposal of Broadcast Music, Inc., Hanna Bolte, Barbara Cane, Cheryl Dickerson, Linda Livingston, Doreen Ringer-Ross, and Paige Sober, and close the file as to these respondents, as recommended in the General Counsel Report #5 dated February 9, 2001. (2) Approve the appropriate letters, as recommended in the General Counsel Report #5 dated February 9, 2001.
Disposition
| Disposition | Penalty | Respondent | Citation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conciliation: Probable Cause | $5,600.00 | Riccobono, Rick |
2
U.S.C.
§441b(a)
2 U.S.C. §441f |
| Conciliation: Pre Probable Cause | $19,000.00 | Ringer-Ross, Doreen | 2 U.S.C. §441f |
| Sober, Paige | 2 U.S.C. §441f | ||
| Cane, Barbara | 2 U.S.C. §441f | ||
| Broadcast Music, Inc. |
2
U.S.C.
§441b(a)
2 U.S.C. §441f |
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| Bolte, Hannah | 2 U.S.C. §441f | ||
| Dickerson, Cheryl | 2 U.S.C. §441f | ||
| Livingston, Linda | 2 U.S.C. §441f | ||
| Reason to Believe Finding/No Further Action | Andrews, Lana | 2 U.S.C. §441f |
Documents
| Type | Date | Document |
|---|---|---|
| Conciliation and Settlement Agreements | 09/17/2001 | Rick Riccobono 159 KB |
| 02/21/2001 | Broadcast Music, Inc.; Hanna Bolte; Barbara Crane; Cheryl Dickerson; Linda Livingston; Doreen Ringer-Ross; Paige Sober 164 KB | |
| General Counsel Reports, Briefs, Notifications and Responses | 08/03/2000 | General Counsel's Report #3 111 KB |
| Certifications | 09/10/2001 | Rick Riccobono 38 KB |
| 02/15/2001 | Broadcast Music, Inc.; Hanna Bolte; Barbara Cane; Cheryl Dickerson; Linda Livingston; Doreen Ringer-Ross; Paige Sober 48 KB | |
| 08/22/2000 | Broadcast Music, Inc.; Lana Andrews; Hannah Bolte; Barbara Cane; Cheryl Dickerson; Linda Livingston; Rick Riccobono; Doreen Ringer-Ross; Paige Sober 53 KB | |
| Civil Penalties, Disgorgements, Other Payments and Letters of Compliance | 10/17/2001 | MUR 4871: Respondent Ralph Richard Riccobono 39 KB |
| 03/02/2001 | Broadcast Music, Inc. et. al. MUR 4871 35 KB |
Participants
| Relationship | Name |
|---|---|
| Primary respondent | Riccobono, Rick |
| Previous respondent | Andrews, Lana |
| Bolte, Hannah | |
| Broadcast Music, Inc. | |
| Cane, Barbara | |
| Dickerson, Cheryl | |
| Livingston, Linda | |
| Ringer-Ross, Doreen | |
| Sober, Paige | |
| Respondent's counsel | Gross, Kenneth A., Esq. |
| Kerman, Leslie J., Esq. | |
| Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP | |
| Utrecht, Lyn, Esq. |