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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 ... -
The Legal Beat: The Sound Engineer Contract
This article will discuss a contract between a recording artist and a sound engineer for the recording or mixing of masters. Many unsigned artists will ... -
The Legal Beat: Your Manager Works For You-Not the Other Way Around
This article will discuss things the recording artist should know about their relationship with their personal manager. The basic point to remember is that your ... -
The Legal Beat: Britney Spears’ Conservatorship Saga
Britney Spears’ conservatorship has been back in the headlines as the release of a New York Times documentary, Framing Britney Spears, about her life, recently ... -
The Legal Beat: Beach Boys Sell Their Intellectual Property
The Beach Boys are probably feeling some “Good Vibrations” recently from a monetary standpoint. They have sold a majority interest in their intellectual property to ... -
The Legal Beat: Bob Dylan Sued By Co-Writer
There have been a number of legacy artists who have recently sold their publishing rights for astronomical sums. In December 2020, Bob Dylan reportedly sold ... -
The Legal Beat: Lil Wayne Sued By Manager for $20 Million
On December 10, 2020, Lil Wayne’s former personal manager, Ronald E. Sweeny, sued him for allegedly failing to pay him his commission with regard to ...
