Is there a difference between a music attorney and a business attorney?

Absolutely there is a difference, which is not to mean that any qualified practitioner could not assist in some way in both areas. Generally...

International Entertainment Law - Question about modifications/addendum to current contract for performance in Peru

You can suggest a choice of law and see if you can get the contract construed under the laws of the state where you reside, but that won't save you...

I am an aspiring recording artist & have questions about an entertainment contract for an agent that wishes to represent me.

While every agency will vary the standard is closer to the range of 10-20%. Of course any deal should be looked at in light of all of the...

What does it mean when a Producer/network wants to own exclusive rights to my life story?

To make a solid assessment any practitioner would need to see the actual contract. Based on what you put in your post there is something you can...

I need of a Music Attorney

I'd be happy to give you a free consult. I sent you an email. Any while I concur that any contracting party who refuses to discuss specifics is...

Will copyright laws prevent me from posting videos of me singing songs using accompaniment music I purchased to sing in church?

In presuming the works are not in the public domain like Pamela pointed, and presuming that you purchased a cassette or CD from a store, you will...

If I have been filmed in a Television commercial without being notified, am I entitled to royalties?

The issue is one concerning your right to publicity. Briefly, the right of publicity allow for the control of the commercial use of your name,...

Both Daniel and Pamela are perfectly accurate: it is not legal for you to show that movie in public without the express permission of the copyright...

Can employer use your image (picture) for a promotion or film without the employee's permission?

Great (and complex) question. It may depend on what is in your employment agreement or if there was some other contract that was executed in the...

What are the services an attorney can provide to a music producer?

I think everyone who has answered the question on this thread is right on the money. The only other information I would add is finding a qualified...