You are well advised to hire an experienced music attorney to review the contract with you. There are many on this site.

Probably a scam. None of the reputable record companies charge artists to listen to music. It is extremely unusual and likely a scam. If you...

A dba is one way to go. Separate LLC’s is another. Each entity should have its own taxpayer ID number and books of account. That way revenue and...

Depends on the lawyer. Some lawyers work on a percentage of the artists gross income typically 5-10%. Some work on an hourly basis at rates from...

It may be possible to terminate the contract, depending on all the facts and the terms of the contract. Also, it is unlikely that by pointing out...

Yes. You are a co owner of the song. All the revenue generated by the original work and the new/derivative work would be subject to the...

If you gave the label rights to your masters without a written contract, you must have made an oral agreement. Hopefully you’re getting royalties...

Not sure the question is clear. the owner of the trademark, in this case the club, should give written permission to the team to use the mark on...

Coogan accounts were established after it became known that the child actor Jackie Coogan turned 18 and had no money. Typically in today’s world, a...

This is a very complex question. It involves tax, estate planning, copyright recapture, limiting liability and lots of other issues too. My...