Epic Fail: The War On Piracy
The final chapter in the long, sordid story of the pirate site, Grooveshark, finally played out in a New York Courtroom last week. The principals, after years of litigation, have. Continue reading
Entertainment Lawyers: Who? What? When? Where? How Much?
As an artist or creator in the entertainment industry you do not need to know everything about the business in order to succeed, but you should hire people who do.. Continue reading
Taylor Swift’s Trademark Rampage Puts The Kibash On Etsy Creatives
Taylor Swift does anything but tread lightly when it comes to controlling her image both on and off the stage. A host of cease and desist letters aimed at Etsy. Continue reading
The New Napster: Mobile File-Sharing
Mobile messaging interfaces are continually changing the way listeners interact and share music with one another. File sharing has historically been something that takes place computer to computer, but with. Continue reading
Legal Landmine: Playing Music In A Business
True or False: If a song is available on iTunes its free and clear for you to play in your place of business. False. Just because you bought it doesn't. Continue reading
Google Copyright Infringement Reports 4X This Year
The battle against piracy appears to have moved from the court to the search engine. The number of takedown requests that Google receives weekly has grown four times over the. Continue reading
Tor Hansen Of Yep Rock and Redeye Testifies To Congress On Copyright and Indie Music
From the American Association of Indepdent Music (A2IM). On Thursday July 26th Congress’ House Judiciary Sub-Committee on the Courts, Intellectual Property and the Internet held a hearing on “Innovation in. Continue reading
How Would YOU Monetize Young Buck’s Soon To Be Liquidated Music?
Young Buck failed in his attempts to come up with a plan to repay his debts that at one point was said to include damages of $10 million to G-Unit. Continue reading
