Prince, Dancing Baby Video Lawsuit Settled Decade Later
The baby involved in now in middle school, but after more a decade of high stakes tension, we can all rest more easily knowing that the Prince ‘dancing baby' case. Continue reading
Senate Markup Of Music Modernization Act Is Today: CONTACT CONGRESS NOW!
Efforts continue to gut portions of the Music Modernization Act in the Senate despite unanimous backing in the House Of Representatives and near unanimous backing from all sectors of the. Continue reading
Brand Sponsorships, Endorsements Agreements For Artists [Part 1]
As the music business has developed and changed, the income earned by bands and artists as a result of brand sponsorships and endorsements has, for many, become an essential source. Continue reading
Music Modernization Act Puts Burden On Labels To ID Mismatched Songs
As the Music Modernization Act rolls forward, more surprises continue to emerge from the bill. In this piece Chris Castle looks at a new burden the MMA places on sound. Continue reading
Music Law 101: How Long Can You Count On Copyright Protection To Last
After a copyright is created, the length of time for which it hangs around tends to vary greatly – although it's often for longer than one might guess. Here we. Continue reading
Spotify Launches ‘The Game Plan’ Video Series For Artists
After noticing that many of its artists weren't utilizing the streaming platform's full potential, Spotify has a launched a new series of helpful videos intended to direct artists on how. Continue reading
Songwriters Guild President Testifies On Need for Copyright Small Claims Court [Video]
In this video Rick Carnes, president of the songwriters guild, gives testimony on the need for a small claims court for copyright infringement, something which the recent CASE act would. Continue reading
What To Do If A Band’s Name Is Similar To Yours
The music industry is fraught with trademark disputes, and any artist would be well advised to take steps to avoid such infringement conflicts before they arise. In this piece Katelyn. Continue reading
