Music

A writer who did a radio interview of a well known music professional, wants to write a book about the experience and needs legal advice regarding rights of publicity....

A student at Tribeca Flashpoint needs general guidance on the legal aspects of the film making process, and a contract for life rights to a story of a historical figure....

Based upon limited conversation during regular client intake, LCA learned the following: Client needs help drafting a cease and desist to send to a former vocal student who began inappropriately using Client's name in business and harassing Client. Client is a Chicago jazz-based singer and instructor with talent and a reputation to maintain. She tried to quietly resolve the matter and although she...

Client produces spiritual sound recordings and DVDs. Her most recent project featured sounds used for healing in South Africa. Client has some involvement in other areas of the arts and may need contract help for various film projects. She also seeks advice on incorporation. Client Type: Reduced Fee...

Based upon limited conversation during regular client intake, LCA learned the following: Client is a newly formed LLC operated by a group of musicians. They seek help drafting an operating agreement and registering trademark in their band name. The band has been together for roughly two years and changed their name last fall after discovering another band with a similar name. They state they ha...

Client, an artist’s manager, has an idea for helping artists to monetize their work and seeks legal help structuring his business. Client also seeks advice regarding the possibility of patenting his idea....

Client, a retro band, needs help registering a trademark....

A rap artist needs help terminating two contracts with a manager who has not performed as agreed....

Copyright: Music. Country folk musician needs legal advice regarding copyright protection and help with registration....

15-221 Client, a vocalist who recorded with a major label in the late 60s, recently received a contract to obtain exclusive rights to sell her sound recordings with an extremely minimal advance. Client was a songwriter but does not believe she has the rights sought and the contract asks her to indemnify the label from third parties. The contract lacks an attached song schedule referenced in the co...