Question concerning a venture.

Ms. Montoya has given you the correct answer. In the state of California, you absolutely need a talent agency license to receive a percentage of a...

Again, the concept of "leasing" a beat is something that is unique to specific genres of music and does not really exist in copyright law. Under...

Am I considered the author and the composer if I lease a beat? or is the producer still the composer?

The concept of "leasing" a beat is something that is unique to specific genres of music and does not really exist in copyright law. Under...

My customers want my product but with a corporate logo.

While I agree with Bryan that it is an infringement of trademark to sell products which have the NFL logos affixed to them without a license from...

Can I get out of a contract to buy a new car that I signed four days ago, but the car still hasn't been delivered?

Mr. Hawkins has given you a good answer. Unfortunately, Tennessee does not have any "buyer's remorse" laws that would help you out. Nor does the...

What can I do when a model agency "one model" is black mailing me?

To complete the other responder's answer, this sounds like either extortion or blackmail, both of which are criminal offenses. This is not an...

Mr. Bodzin's answer was remarkably on target. There are a lot of issue you should consider when entering this very sketchy arena of the law. One...

After an Artist records a original song what paperwork is needed to make sure the song is ready for radio play.

Mr. Chandler correctly points out the two primary steps to achieve prior to radio release of a song. You need to file the registration for your...

Can I use audio clips from a movie to make and sell English lessons?

The prior attorneys' answers are correct, you either need a license from the film maker or have a valid fair use defense. To address the latter a...

Do I need more protection then a copy write if someone records my Songs?

Let me begin by addressing your real question, and that is whether any further documentation is necessary. In theory, the copyright in your song...