I am looking for songs from the 20s that are out of copyright?

Songs created in the US before 1924 are public domain. But if they were created outside the US it’s not so simple. There is no list. You need to...

Should I have a written agreement with a film maker who wants to pitch my product as a tv show?

Short answer: Yes. Long answer: Hell, Yes! Since you’re about to provide him with inside information about how your event works that he can...

Can I grant carte-blanche to ET Attorney who HAS a literary agent's license In order to sell+ Sign the contract

yes, but make sure the terms the attorney/agent agrees upon are satisfactory to you. Don't let the lawyer negotiate and sign a deal that you don't...

Yes you can. But then what? If the music is "unpublished" -- not generally available to the public -- the only reason to secure copyright...

Taylor Gang appears to be distributed by Atlantic Records. While a $500,000 advance is not out of the question, even in today's market, if that...

What are copyright laws for bloggers when it comes to reposting images?

You have committed copyright infringement. Copyright subsists from the moment a work is fixed in a tangible medium of expression, eg the image is...

Most of the issues in a recording agreement are not state sensitive. If your son is over 18 that’s a plus. If not, it gets more complicated....

Is there any way for me to guarantee my involvement in a show that I'm pitching, for a brand I created but don't own?

Your agreement as a contractor will define your rights and responsibilities. But there is nothing wrong with entering into another agreement....

This is really complicated. It impacts whether the work is a "joint work" - a work created by two or more people, with the intent to create single...

How can I find a good entertainment music laser in my area?

You can find a good entertainment lawyer (not laser?) by searching here on Avvo, and going to other sites, as well. You can also search other...