Are some clauses of a 360 development record deal negotiable after a successful debut album from a major label?

Everything is negotiable. Your leverage improves the more successful your recordings are. Find yourself an experienced lawyer to help you...

Absolutely. Knock yourself out. We are lucky to live in a country where anyone can sue anyone else, anywhere, any time, for any reason. Whether...

Every recording has two copyrights. One is the underlying musical composition, or song (think sheet music) and the other is the recording itself...

A successful musical artist may well have several entities, some of which may be corporations, and others not, such as one for touring and...

Must I respond to a deadline producer gave us to end partnership, when we wish to go to arbitration as per our agreement

You are free to ignore his demand. the consequences of doing so cannot be clearly addressed without a more complete understanding of the facts, and...

What might I be liable for and what might the consequences be, described below? This regards music business and copyrights.

In the USA only, assignments of copyright are subject to termination either 56 or 35 years after creation, depending on whether the works were...

What can I do about a sales agent who will not respond to calls/emails about an unpaid film royalties?

Go visit them. Talk about what markets they have offered the film in. Find out what posters and materials they created. You can always sue, under...

A screenplay of mine is being optioned and I don't have representation. Best way to reach out to an attorney?

Search for entertainment lawyers on AVVO. then talk to that lawyer, meet him or her in person and make sure you're comfortable working together. ...

All things considered, how much should I be prepared to spend if I want to sample 8 songs in my Hip Hop album?

Theoretically, the publishing should be limited to a share of the statutory rate. The recording rights are limited only by the parties' desire to...

These agreements can be simple or complex, and you may be giving rights that you don't want to give up. You are well advised to work with an...