How does my son that is now 21 years old get his money released to him from his Coogan Trust Blocked account? It is an annuity
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Answered on November 01, 2020
Depends on the nature of the account. If it is a UGMA or UTMA account he has rights to it upon becoming of age. Good idea to talk to who ever set...
What is the best way to go in writing a "copyright notice" if there are many contributors of different parts?
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Answered on October 29, 2020
If A and B intended their contributions to be part of one song, then it is a joint work, with each party having an undivided interest in the whole...
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PC entertainment group?
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Answered on October 27, 2020
If they signed it, it may be binding, depending on when the contract says you're supposed to get the money. have a lawyer look at it right away. ...
What can I do to claim royalties from a record label I am no longer working with ?
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Answered on October 14, 2020
If you don't have a contract in writing, you'll have to establish the terms of your oral agreement.
You will need to engage an experienced...
Understanding the legal difference between a "cover song" and a "Remake/ edit," How does one legally record a "Remake/ Edit?"
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Answered on October 14, 2020
Not sure how a remake differs from a cover song. Richard Harris originally recorded Jimmy Webb's "MacArthur Park," practically as a spoken word...
I have created a card game. The card game consist of song lyrics by various artist. My question is can I get sued
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Answered on October 13, 2020
Yes, you can be successfully sued. The owners of the musical compositions, which includes the words and music, have entire departments devoted to...
Can I file a copyright as a co-writer?
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Answered on October 08, 2020
Yes. You can register a copyright for the songs you co-wrote. be sure you list all the owners of the copyright. That can be you individually, or...
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what does it mean exactly when a entertainment contract say “Exclusive worldwide recording agreement?
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Answered on October 07, 2020
Depending on what the rest of the contract says, and that is a major caveat, it means the record company will own rights to your recordings...
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Can I transfer my songs that are copyrighted to my S-Corp? If so, if someone sues me am I covered by insurance via my S-Corp?
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Answered on July 26, 2020
The corporation alone will not protect you from a claim of infringement. The works were created by you. If they infringe you are responsible for...
Can the music of the deceased be passed down to his children and republished in their names?
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Answered on July 18, 2020
It’s important to remember there are two copyrights in a recording- the underlying musical composition, and the recording itself. It’s not clear...
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