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Need a intellectual property lawyer who can help me get started in the music production business, contracts etc.

While I also agree with the recommendation that you may want to consult with an attorney licensed in the state you expect to base your business, this is not necessary. Entertainment attorneys commonly represent artists who work or live in different States. It's when you find yourself in litigation that an in-state attorney is more suitable than the alternative. Having said that, each state does have their own laws, and your attorney should be able to find out how a particular state's law may...

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Can I use both a work-for-hire contract for a script and a collaboration agreement for development of the story concept?

Yes, using both agreements shouldn't be a problem. The work-for-hire agreement will be what you use to show transfer of ownership with the Copyright Office. Since the CO is only an office of record, they don't really care what your revenue sharing %s are. On a project like this, it would be best to consult with a lawyer to review each agreement to make sure that your ownership and revenue sharing terms are clearly outlined in both agreements to avoid future dispute. DISCLAIMER: Please note...

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How can I terminate a recording contract early from a label that became volitile and made me feel threatened?

Disputes regarding recording agreements are very fact specific and it's difficult to answer this question generally. My best recommendation is to contact an attorney, explain your situation, and see if you have a case. Generally speaking, once you sign a written agreement, any terms discussed in previous verbal agreements can and will usually be replaced by the terms of the written agreement (depending on the law of controlling jurisdiction). So, keep in mind that your previous verbal...

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Royal percent question.

I mostly agree with Ms. Koslyn, there is probably nothing you can do now that the agreement is signed. Still, you want to get into the habit of consulting a lawyer to review your contracts/agreements. Even after signing, it may prove helpful to see what he/she can do. One-sided agreements can be declared void due to "lack of consideration." Consideration under the law is: some value given in exchange for a promise. Most contracts have a standard sentence that states something like: "For...

What legal document should be signed so that our partner can't legally sue at a later date?

A partnership is created by two or more people agreeing to enter a venture for profit. Non-liability limiting partnerships (or "general" partnerships) can be created with or without a written agreement. So, even if you don't already have an agreement between each other, it would be best to have written agreement between the partnership and the person leaving the venture acknowledging his/her removal. Since each state's laws are different regarding the consequences of formation, dissolution,...

How do i find entertainment lawyers in nashville that pursuse record label deals

I'm not sure that Avvo rates lawyers by their practice area in relation to specific work experience. However, you can compile a list of lawyers by geographic area and contact an attorney specific to your needs. As an entertainment lawyer myself, I can say that the label agreements I've seen used in Nashville are very much the same as the label agreements used in other major industry cities. And while singers in specific genres do encounter different business models, I haven't yet seen this...