I am looking for someone who deals with musical copyrights and other legal matters with music

I'm sure most of the lawyers on AVVO who practice entertainment law can do this work for you. But this is not a place where you can ask lawyers to...

Aside from attorney Parrons advice, visit www.copyyight.gov, and check out electronic copyright registration on eCO Always publish your...

Documentary Adaptation Rights

A rough rule of thumb is the total rights package--underlying rights (book, article, or in your case, life story rights) -- and the script, should...

My producer produced a song for me and I wrote the song and recorded it myself. what percentage does producer receive via BMI?

You and he need to agree on the split. Soundcloud is not licensed by BMI to my knowledge. Good luck.

Need an attorney skilled in all aspects of the music industry.

Ed Pierson, in Seattle. He is an outstanding music lawyer.

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LOOKING TO LAUNCH A FILM,TV,MUSIC PRODUCTION COMPANY.IN SEARCH OF AN ENTERTAINMENT LAWYER TO WORK WITH IN GETTING ESTABLISHED

The Avvo Directory is a great place to find a qualified attorney. Many entertainment lawyers are familiar with TV, Film and Music, and some focus...

If you qualify, Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts may be able to help you. Look them up on line.

There is no reason you cannot acquire the rights you seek. Ultimately, bear in mind that the owner of the rights wants to be compensated for...

I did a voice over for a TV show that was non-union. Am I due any royalties?

Unless your agreement provided for it, or you were a membe of another Union that has jurisdiction, I think it's very unlikely that you would be...

Hired a director for a play, her husband video taped without written permission. He put on youtube and website. Can we sue?

Assuming there is no paperwork at all between anyone, and further assuming you have or will get a copyright registration certificate for the play...

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