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The Legal Beat: The Stairway Does Lead to Heaven
As every rock aficionado knows, in 1971 Led Zeppelin released their iconic hit song “Stairway to Heaven” (“Stairway”). It was written by lead guitarist Jimmy ... -
The Legal Beat: So You Want To Be A Music Attorney
How does one become a music attorney? I started out as a business litigation attorney. After a number of years, I transitioned into music law, ... -
The Legal Beat: Beyond the Standard "360" Record Deal
In recent years major labels have been almost exclusively offering new artists what are known as “360 deals.” In the traditional major label recording contract ... -
The Legal Beat: The Live Performance Contract
This article will discuss the important provisions of a written live performance contract from the artist’s perspective, whether at a coffee house, college campus, night ... -
Music Industry Tips: Litigating Music Industry Disputes
Litigation refers to a legal proceeding in a court to enforce or defend a particular right. This article will discuss things you should know if ... -
MC Announces Panelists for SXSW “Power Networking” Panel
For this year’s South By Southwest Music Festival in Austin, TX, Music Connection magazine has put together a panel of experts who will enlighten attendees ... -
Music Connection Presents “Networking in the Music Biz” Panel at SXSW
This coming March, at the SXSW Music Conference in Austin, TX, Music Connection magazine will present a spirited panel discussion titled “Networking In The Music ... -
Are You Being Realistic About Your Talent?
Veteran music industry attorney Glenn T. Litwak has plenty of advice to dish about the right ways and the wrongs ways to handle yourself, the ...