Music

Based upon limited conversation during regular client intake, LCA learned the following: Client, a drummer and guitarist, is a former member of a well-known signed band. He co-wrote songs subject to the band’s publishing and record label deals and seeks help collecting owed royalties. The band, a popular alternative/indie rock act, signed recording and publishing agreements with Island a...

Based upon limited conversation during regular client intake, LCA learned the following: Client, a drummer and guitarist, is a former member of a well-known signed band. He co-wrote songs subject to the band’s publishing and record label deals and seeks help collecting owed royalties. The band, a popular alternative/indie rock act, signed recording and publishing agreements with Island a...

Based upon limited conversation during regular client intake, LCA learned the following: Client, a songwriter and recording artist studying music at Columbia College, seeks help drafting a contract with a producer who writes beats for Client's songs. Client also seeks trademark advice regarding his business name and logo and would like a basic independent contractor agreement with work-made-for-h...

Based upon limited conversation during regular client intake, LCA learned the following: Client is a singer-songwriter who needs help drafting a contract for use with another musician who will write various musical parts to her songs. Client wrote all lyrics and submitted an application to the Copyright Office to register the same. She states the other musician will also potentially act as a ses...

Based upon limited conversation during regular client intake, LCA learned the following: Client is a singer-songwriter who needs help drafting a contract for use with another musician who will write various musical parts to her songs. Client wrote all lyrics and submitted an application to the Copyright Office to register the same. She states the other musician will also potentially act as a ses...

Based upon limited conversation during regular client intake, LCA learned the following: Client permitted a local printer to make a Xerox copy of Client's children's book in order to obtain printing pricing. The printer took considerable interest in Client's book and her illustrations, commenting on the story and quality of the drawings. Client followed up thereafter to try to determine the cost...

Based upon limited conversation during regular client intake, LCA learned the following: Client permitted a local printer to make a Xerox copy of Client's children's book in order to obtain printing pricing. The printer took considerable interest in Client's book and her illustrations, commenting on the story and quality of the drawings. Client followed up thereafter to try to determine the cost...

Based upon limited conversation during regular client intake, LCA learned the following: Client, a talented vocalist, states he recorded six albums with a popular music group in the 60s and 70s. He states he was a member and signed a contract with the group's record label, owned and managed by one of the group members. He has never received royalties and seeks advice. He has consulted lawyers o...

Based upon limited conversation during regular client intake, LCA learned the following: Client, a talented vocalist, states he recorded six albums with a popular music group in the 60s and 70s. He states he was a member and signed a contract with the group's record label, owned and managed by one of the group members. He has never received royalties and seeks advice. He has consulted lawyers o...

Based upon limited conversation during regular client intake, LCA learned the following: Client obtained a copyright assignment from the wife of a major deceased gospel recording artist. He recorded the assignment with the Copyright Office years ago and later learned that rights to the 27 assigned songs were picked up by a major publisher without his consent following the death of the assignor. ...