A friend of mine has live jazz music in his restaurant once a week. He is being called by SESAC and BMI about fees.

It seems that the PROs (Performing Rights Organizations) have gotten a little more vigilant about collecting from small venues lately. They are...

My songs/lyrics are register thru the Library of Congress would it be beneficial to submit them to a record company w/o a Atty?

Recording contracts (or in your case, more accurately a license or assignment) have very specific terms which may sound like they mean one thing in...

Should I copyright my original songs with the US Copyright Office as a publisher instead of as a writer?

To answer the question specifically, your US Copyright Office Registration would be fine with only you listed as the composer/songwriter and no...

I want to do Youtube videos where I interview artists. Do I need to have the artist sign any legal docs that they agree?

You will find plenty of releases/waivers on the internet for video productions. Read them to get an idea of what you need. They might protect you...

As you can see from the other answers, there is not a clear answer. I think that just going by what you've said, it's not something that would lead...

If i have proof of a breech in my contract with a manager as an artist then am i eligable to end said contract before term ends

I agree with my colleagues here... Additionally, from your description, it sounds like the term of your contract is perpetual. Depending on where...

I rescinded on an entertainment contract within two days, in California. Now I'm being sued

I agree with my colleague- have a lawyer review the contract and the events following that contract. There are too many scenarios that might exist...

My 15 year old daughter has been offered a publishing and a management deal. I need someone to review the contracts.

Contact CA Lawyers for the Arts (http://www.calawyersforthearts.org/) and ask them about the Modest Means Program. If you can provide evidence of...

While I agree with my well-informed colleagues that federal copyright registration, forming a publishing company (or joining one), joining a...

Can someone Defame the character /reputation of an association, thru social media? And or thru public means.

The big questions is are they lying? Are they misinforming the public or any individuals about the actions of the organization or any of its...