All posts tagged "entertainment law"
How to Keep Tabs on Your Record Label’s Books
IF YOU’RE SIGNED TO A LABEL, THE MONEY YOU EARN FROM RECORD SALES doesn’t flow directly from your supporters to your pocket like it did...
Recoup Money You’re Owed From Shady Promoters
LIVE PERFORMANCE VENUES FUNCTION IN A FORMER ERA. Handshake deals are commonplace, ink is rarely spilled, and a promoter or venue owner’s word is often...
Why A Million Plays on Pandora May Only Net You $16
THERE’S NOTHING BETTER THAN A PAY DAY. With a multitude of income-generating avenues available for musicians on the Internet, there is no shortage of ways...
Concert Security: How to Protect Yourself, Your Fans, and Avoid a Lawsuit
THE SAME ELEMENTS THAT MAKE FOR A GREAT SHOW can sometimes turn against you. The combination of large crowds, loud music, dancing, booze and a...
LEGAL PAD: Tips for International Touring
No matter what side of the spectrum you are on, touring in a foreign land can be complicated. If you’re considering your first tour or...
LEGAL PAD: Stealing Your Way Up The Charts
The website www.ThatSongSoundsLike.com is dedicated to one mission: placing similar sounding audio clips from well-known artists side-by-side. With hundreds of submissions posted over six years,...
How to (Legally) Break Free From Your Industry Contracts
CONTRACTS PLAY A CRUCIAL ROLE IN THE MUSIC INDUSTRY. You’ll enter into dozens of contract over the course of your career, binding your professional relationships...
LEGAL PAD: Registering Your Band’s Trademark
YOUR BAND NAME IS A BRAND NAME, PLAIN AND SIMPLE. Registering your band’s name and logo with the United States Patent & Trademark Office is...
LEGAL PAD: The End of the First Sale Doctrine?
AS A MUSICIAN, YOU WILL BUY AND SELL HUNDREDS OF ITEMS over the course of your career. From instruments to gear, tour vans to used...
3 Things Artists Should Know About The Pandora Fight
The Issue Pandora is attempting to reduce the royalty rate they—by law—must pay the artists whose music they stream. Pandora states that they need this...
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VIDEO: How to Set Up Your Rehearsal Space with JBL, AKG + Soundcraft
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VIDEO: How to Upgrade Your Home Recording Rig with AKG, JBL + Soundcraft
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ANTARES AUDIO TECHNOLOGIES RELEASES AUTO-TUNE PRO X 10.3.1 UPDATE
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Clearing up the Most Common Misconception About Musician Insurance
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Inside the Magic: A Behind-the-Scenes Discussion with KRK Music
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WATCH: Get Great Mobile Sound with the TASCAM Portacapture X6
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VIDEO: How to Set Up Your Rehearsal Space with JBL, AKG + Soundcraft
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VIDEO: How to Upgrade Your Home Recording Rig with AKG, JBL + Soundcraft
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ANTARES AUDIO TECHNOLOGIES RELEASES AUTO-TUNE PRO X 10.3.1 UPDATE
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Clearing up the Most Common Misconception About Musician Insurance
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Inside the Magic: A Behind-the-Scenes Discussion with KRK Music
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WATCH: Get Great Mobile Sound with the TASCAM Portacapture X6
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