I got an email from two record labels. Both want me to pay an upfront fee, one for management and to get signed, is it a 212) 7?
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Answered on October 25, 2021
As all the other attorneys have said here, yes it's likely a scam or at best a "label" that won't be able to do much for you. A legit label is...
Can someone who is not a band member sign the band’s agreement?
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Answered on July 24, 2021
Only band members typically sign a band member agreement. Third parties such as managers or agents should have separate agreements.
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Answered on July 19, 2021
Hello,
As Ms. Koyslyn indicated, the facts of your case need to analyzed by a copyright attorney because a fair use defense relies on specific...
Is it legal to sell a famous persons personal affects after their dead?
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Answered on April 07, 2021
You need an attorney because it's important to understand what rights, if any, you actually have in the property. So an attorney will be able to...
Me & my team need help reviewing a contract we received from Viacom CBS
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Answered on March 11, 2021
Hi,
This is a general Q&A forum and we are prohibited from soliciting our services here. So to find a lawyer, click the "Find a lawyer" tab at...
Do I need a DBA in CA as a music publisher?
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Answered on March 10, 2021
Yes. You will probably need a DBA because you have a separate publisher name unique from your legal name. Also your bank will likely require a DBA...
Need a lawyer specializing in pitching documentary to Netflix / other networks?
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Answered on March 03, 2021
We are unable to recommend ourselves or other attorneys in this section because this is a Q&A and doing so would violate Avvo's posting rules. So...
I am doing a co-write with someone from Spain. Is there agreement valid between us if he is in another country?
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Answered on February 27, 2021
Assuming you've entered into a valid contract with the EDM artist, that agreement should be enforceable regardless of the fact that other co-writer...
Is Songwriters Music Group a scam?
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Answered on February 26, 2021
As Ms. Koslyn pointed out, this is not a legal question. However, I've been working in the music industry for nearly 20 years and I've never heard...
Can I Sample a small part or rearrange a medium size portion or take the entirety of an anime soundtrack, opening, or ending?
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Answered on February 18, 2021
The short answer is no. To sample any recording you would need to negotiate a license from the entity that owns / administers the master (usually...
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