I recorded a cd. All the musicians were paid $300 per session. We told one of the guys he could choose his solos all good.

You need to consult with an entertainment attorney and get a legal opinion. Legal advice is beyond the scope of this forum.

Can I be an agent representing a stylist for celebrities if I am not licensed to be an agent? (I am an actor's manager)

In Florida, acting as a talent agent and "procuring" work for another party without a talent agent license can charged as a felony. If you are...

We are planning to produce a call to action TV commercial that promotes an mlm home business opportunity for a travel club,

There are state and federal guildelines that your TV commercial or "infomercial" must comply with including FTC and FCC rules. You should consult...

Do I need a lawyer to write up a contract to a writer for obtaining my personal life story for a book?

When a 3rd party is interested in obtaining life story rights in your life, it is common for that purchaser to draft and offer you a contract for...

A production company has optioned the rights to a novel I wrote, and are making an indie film.

The web is not a reliable source to get legal opinions. You need to consult with an experienced entertainment attorney who can review the option...

Under US law a songwriter owns a copyright a song that they write the moment their work is affixed in a writing. Federally registering a copyright...

It sounds like you may be a little confused. If the person retained 100% of the rights in the sound recording and the publishing then you don't own...

You would need to have a license granted by the celebrity. In the alternative, there may be additional options available depending upon the product...

What you are asking is for legal advice which is outside the scope of this forum. I suggest that you consult with an entertainment attorney to make...

My band is in a bad contract and is for 2 more albums. Can we change the name to get out of contract with no members changing?

This is a question that can only be answered after having the contract you signed reviewed by a lawyer. Consult with an entertainment attorney.