If the artist I'm managing changes his middle name to the stage name that he has right now, does he have a right to use the name

You really need to consult with an entertainment attorney. Too many factors involved in addition to te fact that we cannot give legal advice on...

First of all, you can federally register copyrights on your beats with yourself as the composer. Secondly, you would need to have signed...

Infringer agrees to discontinue use of a common law mark and wants an agreement. What type of agreement would this be?

Attorney Burdick is right on point and since he did not recommend an actual attorney by name in his answer, which is against the policy of using...

Can I take a commission for negotiating an athlete's sponsorship deals?

There are simply too many factors involved to give you an educated response. Where the boxer may reside, train or fight is not necessarily the...

Can I add multiple songs that I have Compulsory Licenses for to the Monthly Statement of account?

Consult with an entertainment attorney.

If you are the author of the music and have written 100% of the music then you own the composition and can register a copyright in the composition...

DOES SOMEONE WHO BROUGHT AN IDEA HAVE A CLAIM TO MUSIC WORK?

Consult with an entertainment attorney. You need everything in writing.

What can I do about this?

This is a more of an labor/employment law matter. Consult with an attorney specializing in labor law.

How do we find a lawyer who can take a case on a contengency fee?(Copyright infringement field)

Intellectual Property infringement cases are very expensive to litigate and attorneys don't take them on often take them on a contingency basis due...

Revenue from songs on iTunes

Yes you will have to pay them. However, owning 100% of a master is useless if you don't also have 100% of the writers/publishers grant you the...