As the Purchaser/Producer of a BOOK OPTION, what should the PURCHASE PRICE of the option be?

Typically the option exercise amount which must be paid when the option is exercised will be in the range of 1.5% (one and a half percent) to 2.5%...

The book entitled "The Musician's Business and Legal Guide," (Prentice-Hall Publishing"), available at Amazon and many larger book stores, contains...

Are some clauses of a 360 development record deal negotiable after a successful debut album from a major label?

I agree with the thrust of the other answers here, though I would add a couple of factors, namely, that the ability to renegotiate will depend on...

What might I be liable for and what might the consequences be, described below? This regards music business and copyrights.

The comments of the other attorneys are 'spot on.' You have a complicated situation. In order for the rights to revert, section 203 of the...

How much should I be prepared to spend if I want to sample 7 songs in my Hip Hop album?

The amount can vary significantly from track to track. In some instances the label and/or publisher will require a Most Favored Nations clause. The...

What's this type of attorney called that's help you look for lost royalty

There's no specific name for such attorneys. It's just that there are certain entertainment attorneys who focus on royalty matters. Most such...

The numbers are over the place, depending on the property involved, the nature and income potential of the new venture, etc. etc. The bigger...

Should I have to pay a record label to put my music on iTunes/Spotify?

Most indie labels go through aggregators to get their artists' music on iTunes and the other services. Then iTunes and the other services pay the...

As an entertainment company, how do we respond to a subpoena for footage?

Most likely you would want to consult with a criminal law attorney in the jurisdiction from which the subpoena emanated. You would also most...

With the many retroactive copyright extensions we have had over the past 20 years,ow do you calculate this?

There is typically no easy, simple answer to this. There are sometimes odd factors which can affect the term of a copyright, and in my opinion it...