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July 15, 2011

Spotify: Is U.S. Launch Good for Artists?

Spotify: Is U.S. Launch Good for Artists?

On July 14, Swedish music streaming service Spotify made its U.S. debut.  Will Americans grasp onto it as…


Legal Pad: Cloud Computing July 7, 2011

Legal Pad: Cloud Computing

Cloud Cover: The Legal Battle Over the Newest Face of the Music Industry

OVER THE PAST FEW MONTHS, APPLE, GOOGLE,…

Legal Pad: Mashups in the Modern Copyright Era March 28, 2011

Legal Pad: Mashups in the Modern Copyright Era

The popularity of sampling and mashups is challenging the existing framework of copyright law and has ignited a fierce debate…

Legal Pad: Developing Your Band’s Website March 1, 2011

Legal Pad: Developing Your Band’s Website

TWITTER, FACEBOOK, TUMBLR AND A HOST OF OTHER SITES provide no shortage of free and easy avenues for bands to…

Legal Pad: Band Names & Trademark Law February 1, 2011

Legal Pad: Band Names & Trademark Law

THE GLOBAL REACH OF THE INTERNET REQUIRES BANDS to be more diligent about intellectual property decisions and protections.  Along with…

Legal Pad: Guide to Selling Your Music Online January 1, 2011

Legal Pad: Guide to Selling Your Music Online

Digital Down Low

WITH PHYSICAL ALBUM SALES DECLINING in 2009 for the eighth time in nine years, the writing has…

Legal Pad: Creativity For Sale December 1, 2010

Legal Pad: Creativity For Sale

For better or worse, a record deal consists of a handful of certainties.  One such certainty is that your…

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