Music

25-1313 Client is an accomplished vocalist. Client recorded a solo album in 1987, with the copyright ownership belonging to a musical society. Ownership was then transferred to an individual. Client, with the help of legal representation, sent a right of termination notice to this individual. The effective termination date has now passed. Client needs legal assistance confirming the regaining of c...
25-1308 Client is a prolific blues musician. Client has recorded and released multiple albums over the years on three separate record labels. Client has not been receiving royalties and needs legal assistance contacting these labels to obtain royalty payments and to evaluate a breach of contract claim, and/or potentially negotiating a buyout to re-obtain any ownership rights in the music that has ...
25-1264 Client is a musician and recording artist. Client worked with a record label to release and promote an album. Client ended relationship with record label and got assurances that record label would no longer distribute the album. Despite these assurances, the album remains available online for purchase, and client is not receiving royalties from these sales. Client needs assistance issuing ...
25-1255 Client is a children’s music composer and early-childhood music educator. Client created a curriculum of nearly 200 original songs and rhymes for children. Client needs assistance evaluating and registering copyright protection for these works, creating a licensing agreement for using these works/this curriculum, and identifying the owner of publishing rights for some cover songs to ensu...
25-1243 Client is a music NFP. Client needs legal assistance filing all necessary documents with the state and federal entities to obtain tax-exempt nonprofit status, as well as evaluation of existing programming to ensure nonprofit compliance....
25-1225 Client is a piano accompanist who primarily performs for school and theater groups. Client was hired by a school to perform for a production. The school asked Client to perform additional accompanying for the rehearsal period leading up to the production. Client reluctantly agreed to assist with rehearsals and was subsequently terminated from the position. Client seeks legal assistance in ...
25-1188 Client is a co-founder of a band that has performed under a recognizable name. Recent changes in the makeup of the group have led client to seek advice and assistance in securing the rights to the band's name through registration....
25-1110 Client is a music educator. Client was terminated from their role after allegations. Client denies any wrongdoing and is seeking assistance in evaluating case for wrongful termination as well as obtaining payment for the period leading up to the termination....
25-1080 Client is a musician and songwriter. Client needs assistance registering copyright protections for songs and compositions. Client also seeks assistance creating a business entity and website terms of service to support online music distribution....
25-1056 Client is a podcast. Client used third party agency to create graphics and social media assets. Client received a cease and desist related to one of the images posted in relation to the podcast. Client needs assistance responding to the claim....

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