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Written by Barry Neil Shrum
A series of articles detailing the history and legal aspects of music publishing.
1 of 2 users found this helpful. Posted 11 months ago in Entertainment.

Written by Barry Neil Shrum
In America, the industry of music publishing has its roots in New York's Tin Pan Alley. Since that time, it has grown into a worldwide industry. But the simple truth is, almost anyone can form a basic music publishing company with a little planning.
Posted 11 months ago in Entertainment.

Written by Barry Neil Shrum
The Copyright Office recently released a new Form CO, which can only be accessed online (or downloaded). Form CO replaces the old Forms TX, VA, PA, SE and SR. It uses 2-D bar code scanning technology which encrypts the inputted data into the bar code for easy scanning, making it most efficient.
1 of 4 users found this helpful. Posted 11 months ago in Copyright Application. Jurisdiction: Federal

Written by Barry Neil Shrum
The concept of “fair use” is a very misunderstood concept. This is a very simple guide to point you toward an proper analysis of fair use.
Posted 10 months ago. Jurisdiction: Federal

Written by Barry Neil Shrum
This guide is intended to help a person think about issues related to starting a new business, regardless of its purpose. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive checklist. Please consult a lawyer for complete analysis.
3 of 4 users found this helpful. Posted 10 months ago in Business.

Written by Barry Neil Shrum
Ever wonder how a songwriter and his publisher make money when a song is played on the radio or in a movie? When a CD containing a song is sold, when a song is played on the radio or in a TV show, performed in a concert hall, or printed in sheet music, the copyright owner earns money.
1 of 2 users found this helpful. Posted 10 months ago in Entertainment. Jurisdiction: Federal

Written by Barry Neil Shrum
Performing artists most often hire the services of a personal manager to handle the various business aspects of their careers. These managers are paid a percentage based on the income of the artists. This brief outlines some important considerations when negotiating such an agreement.
9 of 9 users found this helpful. Posted 10 months ago in Entertainment.