My father wrote many songs in 1933 and onward till his death in 1976.HE copywrited them all.HE also sang and co wrote some of

No attorney could really answer your question without quite a bit more information? Just for example, did he ever sign a publishing agreement or...

Book copyright

Determining whether a work is public domain is, unfortunately, way more complicated than that. Among other things, it depends on when and where the...

Popular song copies my instrumental music. My instrumental music had an uncleared vocal in it. Do I still have the right to sue?

I've encountered this situation a couple of times, and based on my research at the time, the general rule under copyright law is that party #1...

Do a movie producer need our permission to produce a movie about a real event in the movie but the rest of the movie is fiction?

You should have an attorney review your situation with you. As a general rule, a producer/studio is entitled to use, without permission, any...

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Can i accept payment in foreign currency from music sales?

It's legal to do so, but not advisable. As a general rule, whenever one is dealing with an overseas label or distributor, the following things...

Do we sue from our state of Wyoming or theirs in Illinois?

I would agree with the comments above regarding jurisdiction etc. You would also want to look at the third-party websites from which your...

I have compiled a spectacular CD of contemporary female blues artist. Can I publish this for sale? If not what do I have to do?

You will need to obtain the necessary master use licenses and mechanical licenses. In many instances you will need to pay advances for at least the...

We started a band together did only this for 14 yrs what rights does each member have we are all over Reverberation,Google, Face

I would suggest that you find an experienced entertainment attorney you like and discuss a plan of action. In all likelihood, the attorney is going...

Need an attorney skilled in all aspects of the music industry.

Here is an article I wrote recently for a Los Angeles music magazine with tips on hiring an entertainment attorney:...

What is the "clear" demarcation between fair use and copyright violation?

As a general rule, there is no clear demarcation. However, you might want to look at the following website, which will give you a flavor of 'fair...