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The Legal Beat: Ed Sheeran's Copyright Disputes
Ed Sheeran has been a party to a number of copyright infringement cases in recent years. In general, many copyright cases involving music are frivolous, some are settled and others ... -
The Legal Beat: Do You Really Want To Arbitrate Your Dispute?
This article will discuss the pros and cons of having your music industry dispute submitted to binding arbitration instead of a court or jury trial. In the past, I have ... -
Legal Beat: Kanye vs. EMI Litigation
As a music attorney, most of my time is spent drafting and negotiating contracts. But another type of work frequently comes up—getting clients out of contracts, or trying to. When ... -
The Legal Beat: The Recording Studio Agreement
When going into a recording studio to record, do you understand your agreement with the studio? For instance, how much you will be charged and what facilities and equipment will ... -
The Legal Beat: Can I Collect Royalties from SoundExchange?
Many people seem to be confused about what SoundExchange is, what it does and how it pays royalties. This article will attempt to explain what you need to know about ... -
The Legal Beat: Copyright Basics
This article will discuss some basic concepts of copyright law. Keep in mind that there are two separate copyrights in music: The copyright in the recording and the copyright in ... -
Negotiating Sync Licenses for Film & TV
What is a Synchronization License? It’s a license granted by the holder of the copyright of a particular composition allowing the licensee to “synchronize” music to a visual image (film, ... -
The Legal Beat: 10 Negotiating Tips
Have you ever wondered how you can better negotiate contracts in the music business? This article will give you some pointers. 1. Due Diligence: Do your research on the person ...
