Civil lawsuit for crowdfunding scam.

Giving money using "Crowdfunding" websites such as Kickstarter or IndieGoGo are normally considered donations by definition. You are not buying...

I am producing a song currently that I want to put on the market the history of this project is in the " Add details," section.

The answer depends upon what the work-for-hire agreement that you executed expressly states. This is a common legal pitfall when people download...

SHOULD I BE GETTING PAID FOR TELEVISION APPEARANCES WHEREIN I'M SHARING MY STORY ABOUT BEING A CRIME VICTIM?

You need to consult with an entertainment attorney to know your options. Any advice that you receive in this forum is mostly speculation and not...

I'm starting an online music distribution company - I know a corporate lawyer but is it mandatory to speak with a music lawyer?

Don't waste your time asking questions on this website. You are embarking on a journey in a highly complex industry with many legal pitfalls. You...

What can we do to officially terminate this contract?

You need to have an entertainment attorney review the contract and give you the options. From the facts you are starting it sounds like there is...

The important thing is that you have your splits in writing signed by all other authors. This will protect your ownership rights. Royalties on...

MUSIC SONG CLEARANCE FOR A STAGE SHOW MUSICAL BUDGETED AT $2,275.00, (9.2 HRS) REALISTIC FOR SONG CLEARANCE OF 62 SONGS?

Song clearances are a difficult and very tedious process. There are many factors and variables which can effect the situation and mainframe...

If someone signs a recording contract?They fail to meet the agreements in the contract,and abide by it can i take him to court?

As the other attorneys have stated, it all depends upon what the contract that you signed with the other party says. You may have legal recourse...

What do I do to get out of legal punishement for viewing porn ?

This is not necessarillt an entertainment law issue... Consult with a litigator in your jurisdiction

Are there any Entertainment Lawyers that can secure a Publishing Deal from a Warner Chappell or Sony, like Pub Company.

Many entertainment attorneys with a background in music including myself can assist. However a major publisher would normally not be interested in...