A friend of mine has live jazz music in his restaurant once a week. He is being called by SESAC and BMI about fees.

This is a common scenario. Your friend basically have three choices: a.) Hire a band that only plays music not registered with either SEASAC or...

My songs/lyrics are register thru the Library of Congress would it be beneficial to submit them to a record company w/o a Atty?

The music business is a legal minefield and you could easily sign all of your rights of ownership away with the stroke of a pen. Consult with an...

What questions should I be asking when looking for a contract attorney?

Entertainment law is a highly specialized area. It does not only involve multiple areas of law such as intellectual property, contract law, agency...

Where can we get legal papers made and/or verified for filmmakers and entertainers?

As my colleagues have stated, if legal work were as easy as downloading a form there would be no attorneys. Don't make mistakes by trying to cut...

In the entertainment industry, contracts are usually drafted to state the artists legal name immediately followed by [PKA "Alias"]. PKA stands for...

What kind of lawyer do I consult when it comes to making movies of any kind?

You posted in the correct practice area. Search for an entertainment attorney on Avvo.com with experience in film.

I am going to pitch a reality TV show and I need the correct paperwork to give the cast can someone please email me rates for

As my colleague stated, this forum is not meant as a RFP venue. Many of the entertainment attorneys listed in AVVO.com can assist and some of us...

Forming a company, whether LLC or corporation, is a step in the right direction. But more importantly you should have an agreement between the...

Can u help me find a entertainment lawyer that deal with music

Just do a search on Avvo.com for entertainment attorney. This forum is not the place for self-promotion or lawyer referrals by name.

Are there specific licenses or procedures that needs to be met to establish a music aggregator business?

The music bsuiness is one of the most complex areas of law in the entertainment industry. During the dotcom boom of the 1990s I actually founded...