Can My Co-Writer Copy Our Joint Work?
Thanks to a recent legal battle between Melissa Jefferson (aka Lizzo) and several other songwriters, a rarely explored topic has been brought to the forefront: Can a co-writer copy a. Continue reading
Oil, Data & Eight Mile Style vs Spotify
Although lawsuits are often filed against services like Spotify, one of the types of claimed damages that rarely gets discussed is non-display use of recordings – aka data scraping. Guest. Continue reading
The Art Of Clearing A Sample: Is It Worth It?
Sampling is an integral part of music, and while the perfect sample can really make a song, improper licensing of said sample can also be a massive, career derailing legal. Continue reading
Eddy Grant Challenges Trump Over Use Of ‘Electric Ave’
Legendary genre-pioneering Guyanese-British singer Eddy Grant recently issued a cease and desist letter to Donald Trump, after the President’s campaign used Grant’s 1983 reggae fusion hit ‘Electric Avenue’ in an. Continue reading
Which Legal Entity Is The Best Choice For Your Music Business?
When artists formalize their first music company, there can be some uncertainty over which legal entity is the best option to move forward with. Here we compare Inc. to LLC. Continue reading
Ask An Entertainment Attorney: 6 Common Questions
Even if you’re great at music, plunging into the business side of the music business can be an incredibly intimidating prospect. To get you started on the right legal foot,. Continue reading
How Cox Communications’ ‘Customer Safety Team’ Will Cost It $100K Per Song
Cox Communications has been in the hot seat for a while now, and the company’s failure to terminate its customers’ accounts (in violation of the DMCA) will likely end up. Continue reading
A New Dark Age: Blanket Licenses for Everything Based On MMA [CHRIS CASTLE]
Here Chris Castle breaks down his view of the looming threat of comprehensive blanket licensing based on the Music Modernization Act, what it would mean for music, and who is. Continue reading
Should I “Officially” Copyright My Song? Basics Of Music Copyrights, Royalties Part 2 [VIDEO]
In this video, Disc Makers CEO Tony van Veen breaks down the legal rationale for why it’s worth “officially” copyrighting your music as an artist and songwriter. Guest post by. Continue reading
5 Tax Write-Offs Every Musician Should Know About
Tax season (delayed though it may be) is an important time to remember that, for all its artistry, music is still a business. Fortunately, there are a number of industry. Continue reading
