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The Legal Beat: Britney Spears’ Conservatorship Saga
Britney Spears’ conservatorship has been back in the headlines as the release of a New York Times documentary, Framing Britney Spears, about her life, recently ... -
The Legal Beat: Beach Boys Sell Their Intellectual Property
The Beach Boys are probably feeling some “Good Vibrations” recently from a monetary standpoint. They have sold a majority interest in their intellectual property to ... -
The Legal Beat: Bob Dylan Sued By Co-Writer
There have been a number of legacy artists who have recently sold their publishing rights for astronomical sums. In December 2020, Bob Dylan reportedly sold ... -
The Legal Beat: Lil Wayne Sued By Manager for $20 Million
On December 10, 2020, Lil Wayne’s former personal manager, Ronald E. Sweeny, sued him for allegedly failing to pay him his commission with regard to ... -
The Legal Beat: The Estate of Michael Jackson v. HBO
The 100 million dollar lawsuit the estate of Michael Jackson filed against HBO is now on appeal to the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. The ... -
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, ... -
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. ... -
The Legal Beat: Migos Sue Their Attorney for Malpractice
Atlanta hip-hop group Migos [Kirsnick Ball (Takeoff), Quavious Marshall (Queve), and Kiari Cephus (Offset)] have sued their former attorney, Damien Granderson, and his former and ... -
The Legal Beat: Band and Brand Strategic Partnership In the Music Biz
In light of the transformation of the music business in recent years, with so much new content being released, it has become even harder for ... -
The Legal Beat: Beyond the Standard "360" Record Deal
In recent years major labels have been almost exclusively offering new artists what are known as “360 deals.” In the traditional major label recording contract ... -
The Legal Beat: Beware the New Gig Law
There is a new law in California that will take effect Jan. 1, 2020. California Assembly Bill 5 (AB5), also referred to as the new ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
The Legal Beat: Negotiating the 360 Record Deal
Many artists seeking a recording contract may be offered what is known as a 360 Deal, also referred to as a Multiple Rights Agreement. This ...
