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My account with a major music distribution company has been concealed which means my music has been taken off the shelf..
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Answered on March 25, 2015
You will need to have an experienced entertainment attorney review the distribution agreement that you signed with the distributor. I am not sure...
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Will I be violating copyright if I do this:
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Answered on March 25, 2015
Your question provokes a legal opinion which is beyond the scope of this forum. Consult with and retain an experienced entertainment attorney as...
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My producer produced a song for me. I recorded the hook and first verse while a female rapper added a verse.
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Answered on March 24, 2015
You are confusing the concepts of a record royalty, a publisher royalty and a song split. Hopefully you entered a written agreement with the...
Should I pay for my record label ?
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Answered on March 18, 2015
Legitimate record companies do not charge the artist upfront for services. And unless you have your own attorney review it you may be assigning...
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I need a lawyer who deals in music law
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Answered on March 13, 2015
And so the "Marvin Gaye" effect commences ;) Do a search for and consult with an entertainment attorney on avvo.com and talk to a few. This is a...
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I had an idea for a TV show and registered it with the WGA. That same concept is now on TV. Do I need an entertainment lawyer?
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Answered on March 12, 2015
In short the answer is yes, you do need to consult with an entertainment lawyer to make that determination. The answer to your other questions is...
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I need a lawyer for. Reality show idea
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Answered on March 11, 2015
An idea is just that, an idea and not easily protectable. In fact to learn more you can read an article I wrote published by the American Bar...
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Do I have to fill out personal information on a talent manager client form?
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Answered on March 10, 2015
This is a fairly common practice when a talent manager or agent are going to be collecting payments on your behalf. The important thing is that you...
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I have a question on u.s copyright and the legal fees if any if i did not hire a lawyer for a copyright case read details
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Answered on March 10, 2015
Parody is a legal defense to a copyright infringement claim, it's not automatic. You would have to prove it in court after you get sued.
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I want to sue models who breached my contract.
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Answered on March 09, 2015
Your first step should be to consult with and hire an entertainment attorney with experience in the modeling industry. A lot will be determined by...
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