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The Legal Beat: The Music Producer Agreement
This article discusses some important provisions in a music producer agreement to produce masters for an artist. Get it in writing: Independent artists or their ... -
The Legal Beat: Megan Thee Stallion Sues Her Record Label
On February 18, 2022 rapper Megan thee Stallion sued her old independent record label, 1501 Certified Entertainment, contending that it mischaracterized her latest album as ... -
The Legal Beat: Cardi B Wins Defamation Lawsuit
Grammy Award winning rapper Cardi B (legal name: Belcalis Marlenis Almanzar) won over $4 million in a defamation case she filed (in March of 2017) ... -
The Legal Beat: JUDGE REFUSES SUMMARY JUDGMENT IN COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT CASE AGAINST TAYLOR SWIFT
Taylor Swift (and other defendants) were sued in 2017 for copyright infringement in Federal District Court in California for allegedly copying lyrics for her 2014 ... -
The Legal Beat: The Astroworld Festival Disaster
As reported extensively by the press, on Nov. 5, 2021 the Astroworld festival (in Houston, TX) got underway. The headliner was rapper Travis Scott who ... -
The Legal Beat: Cher Sues Sonny's Widow
Famed recording artist and actress Cher has filed a lawsuit in federal court in Los Angeles for declaratory relief and breach of contract. Cher claims ... -
The Legal Beat: Self-Defense for Songwriters
In my law practice I am often contacted by songwriters who believe their original work has been stolen. This article discusses some basics of copyright ... -
The Legal Beat: George Clinton Wins Defamation Case
Funk music legend George Clinton has won a defamation lawsuit filed against him in Los Angeles Superior Court. Clinton is a musician, singer, songwriter and ... -
The Legal Beat: Music on TV in the Age of Streaming
If you watch some classic TV shows (The X-Files, Scrubs, or Bones) on streaming services such as Netflix, Amazon Prime or Hulu, you may notice ... -
The Legal Beat: The Rehearsal Studio Agreement
This article will discuss the provisions of a typical agreement between a rehearsal studio and an artist or band. Of course, it is advisable to ...
