How can I protect an idea, while trying to sell it at the same time?

Television is the lion share or my entertainment law practice. Production companies and networks usually will not accept any submissions,...

There are pros and cons to registering copyrights as a collection. You shoul consult with an entertainment attorney.

You will likely have to pay an upfront retainer and be billed hourly. In the alternative, some solo and small practice entertainment attorneys (but...

No respectful record label would ever make an artist pay to be signed with them. They would have no "skin" in the game so why would you trust them?...

Can I be sued for breach of contract or is this person only using scare tactics?

First of all, anyone can sue for just about any logical reason. With that said, the contract that was executed will dictate how strong or weak a...

Am I owed money for my vocal performance on an album?

It all depends on how the contract that you signed was drafted. Consult with an entertainment attorney to know your rights and possible course of...

If you are livestreaming audio only, you may need performance licensing. If you are live streaming audio and video, you may also need a...

If a group of people created music and took pictures under a record label and now 1 person has split from the group, do they

Whatever agreement was signed would dictate whether any rights were retained. Consult with an entertainment attorney.

Trying to find out what steps if any do I need to take when trying to record and release Old Hymns on my CD as an entertainer.?

The question is whether a valid copyright exists on each of the compositions. You should consult with an entertainment attorney.

There are many questions that must still be answered including how generic the name is and whether it is already federally registered. in the...