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The Legal Beat

  • recording studio
    Content Slide, Magazine, The Legal Beat
    November 25, 2019
    Glenn Litwak

    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 ...
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  • work-for-hire
    Magazine, Music Industry Tips, The Legal Beat
    October 28, 2019
    Glenn Litwak

    The Legal Beat: The "Work-For-Hire" Agreement

    There is some confusion among many people as to exactly what a “work-for-hire” agreement is and what it accomplishes. This article will explain when and ...
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  • live performance contract
    Magazine, The Legal Beat
    September 30, 2019
    Glenn Litwak

    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 ...
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  • Katy Perry Copyright Infringement
    Magazine, The Legal Beat
    August 26, 2019
    Glenn Litwak

    The Legal Beat: Katy Perry Loses Copyright Infringement Case

    On July 29, 2019 a Los Angeles federal court jury held, in a unanimous verdict, that Katy Perry was liable for copyright infringement for copying ...
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  • Taylor Swift
    Latest, Magazine, The Legal Beat
    July 29, 2019
    Glenn Litwak

    The Legal Beat: New Taylor Swift Feud Over Her Masters

    Taylor Swift once again finds herself in another feud, this time with her former label and Scooter Braun over the sale of her masters. By ...
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  • SoundExchange
    Latest, Magazine, The Legal Beat
    July 1, 2019
    Glenn Litwak

    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 ...
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  • Social Media Companies
    Latest, Magazine, The Legal Beat
    June 11, 2019
    Glenn Litwak

    The Legal Beat: Social Media Companies License Music

    What if you post a video on Facebook that you created and you want to include music from a famous recording artist’s album? Can you ...
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  • streaming
    Latest, Magazine, The Legal Beat
    April 25, 2019
    Glenn Litwak

    The Legal Beat: Streaming Companies Appeal Songwriters Royalty Increase

    With physical album sales down, digital streaming income has become increasingly important for songwriters who have complained bitterly (and with good reason) that they were ...
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  • label
    Latest, Magazine, The Legal Beat
    March 6, 2019
    Glenn Litwak

    What's the Difference Between a Major Label and Independent Label Deal?

    Clients often ask me if they should pursue a major label recording contract or an independent deal. The answer, of course, is it depends on ...
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  • Latest, Magazine, The Legal Beat
    February 6, 2019
    Glenn Litwak

    Understanding Music Producer Agreements

    Often a major label will enter into a contract with a production company (“Company”) for the services of a recording artist. The company will then ...
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