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STORIES DISCUSSED THIS WEEK • UK government confirms it won’t implement the European Copyright Directive • German managers call for “urgent” meeting with the labels over the slicing of the digital pie • Music Venue Trust welcomes 50% business rates cut for small music venues ALSO MENTIONED • Back and forth continues between the US Recording Academy and its ousted CEO as the Grammy Weekend goes through the motions • Buy the Dissecting The Digital Dollar book