The Professional Musician's Legal Companion

The Professional Musician's Legal Companion
Author: Michael A. Aczon
Publisher: Artistpro.com
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2005
Genre: Copyright
ISBN: 9781932929010

Avoid the legal pratfalls musicians often fall into when navigating the rough waters of the music industry. Attorney Michael Aczon delivers common-sense understanding to his readers by explaining what to sign, what not to sign, what common music and other entertainment contract language means (in plain English) and when to seek the advice of a qualified music industry attorney. Whether you are new to the music business, or an experienced professional, The Professional Musician's Legal Companion will teach you something you don't know, confirm what you do and help you avoid legal headaches so you can concentrate on your music (business!).

The Musician's Legal Companion

The Musician's Legal Companion
Author: Michael A. Aczon
Publisher: ArtisPro
Total Pages: 232
Release: 2008
Genre: Computers
ISBN:

Don't sign a recording contract before reading this book! The Musician's Legal Companion, Second Edition gets to the core of the legal issues you need to know about, in clear, straightforward language. Here you'll find easy-to-comprehend explanations of the four main contracts used in the music business: recording artist, songwriter, artist management, and performance. You'll also discover how to make the relationship with your current or future attorney more fruitful and cost-effective. This new edition includes expanded coverage of topics such as the use of independent producers, 360° agreements, distribution and marketing agreements, how radio and other media fit into an artist's career, film and television agreements, digital distribution, name and likeness agreements, merchandising agreements, and much, much more. With more than 25 years in the music business as a lawyer, educator, and writer, interacting with many musicians both personally and professionally, Michael A. Aczon shares the many lessons he's learned and takes you on a journey to a better legal understanding of the entertainment industry and your music career.

Law & Order

Law & Order
Author: Kevin Courrier
Publisher: Macmillan
Total Pages: 372
Release: 1999-11-20
Genre: Performing Arts
ISBN: 9781580631082

Whether you tune in each week to see veteran Detective Lennie Briscoe analyze clues with wild-card partner Ed Green in the fist half of the show, or to see Assistant District Attorney Jack McCoy invoke justice in the courtroom in the second half, you cannot help but get involved with the most human characters on television. With these powerful characters and socially relevant stories ripped from today's headlines, it is difficult to tell whether you are watching the evening news or one of the most intense dramas ever seen on television. Law & Order: The Unofficial Companion was written with the cooperation of the show's creator and executive producer, Dick Wolf, and features interviews with the stars, producers, and writers. It is the first-ever guide to this popular, Emmy award-winning police drama. You'll get the inside scoop on: -the past and current stars of the show-including Paul Sorvino, Jerry Orbach, Jesse L. Martin, Christopher Noth, S. Epatha Merkerson, Sam Waterston, Carey Lowell, Angie Harmon, and Michael Moriarty-and find out who was fired, who left willingly, and who remains -the show's continued problems with censorship issues and advertiser fallout -the behind-the-scenes anecdotes about cast regulars, including the fights-both verbal and physical-that have peppered the production -how Wolf was forced to increase the estrogen and decrease the testosterone on the show -the detailed history behind the creation and development of the show, and season-by-season critiques of each episode through the entire 1999 season

The IT / Digital Legal Companion

The IT / Digital Legal Companion
Author: Gene K. Landy
Publisher: Syngress
Total Pages: 1254
Release: 2008-06-27
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1597492566

"To compete effectively in digital business markets, you need to understand how the law affects your digital technology business. The contents include detailed plain English business and legal guidance on: Securing Intellectual Property for Digital Business; Digital Contract Fundamentals; Open Source Rules and Strategies, Development, Consulting and Outsourcing; Software as a Service; Business Software Licensing, Partnering and Distribution; Web and Internet Agreements; Privacy on the Internet; Digital Multimedia Content Clearance and Distribution; IT Standards; Web and Mobile Technology and Content Deals; Video Game Development Deals; International Distribution; User-Created Content, Mash-ups, MMOGs and Web Widgets; And Much More ."--Publisher's website.

The Trustee's Legal Companion

The Trustee's Legal Companion
Author: Liza Hanks
Publisher: Nolo
Total Pages: 417
Release: 2023-03-10
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1413330614

You're the trustee. Now what?Living trusts are popular estate planning tools, but when you're chosen to serve as a trustee, you might wonder where to begin. The Trustee's Legal Companion has everything you need to get organized, get started, and get the job done.You'll learn how to: decide whether to take on the job of trustee set up ongoing trusts for surviving spouses, children, or beneficiaries with special needs invest trust assets get help from lawyers, financial planners, and other experts handle taxes and prepare accountings work effectively with beneficiaries, and distribute trust property. The authors--attorneys who have helped many a bewildered trustee--show you, step by step, how to administer a living trust with confidence.

Music Law

Music Law
Author: Richard Stim
Publisher: Nolo
Total Pages: 439
Release: 2024-10-29
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1413332013

Whether you’re writing, recording, or distributing music, you need solid information to make the right legal and business choices. Music Law is the all-in-one guide you need. Written by musician and lawyer Rich Stim, it explains everything you need to: • use samples and do covers • sell and license your music • get royalties for streaming and downloads • get gigs and get paid • protect your copyrights • write a partnership agreement • buy, insure, and maintain equipment • deal with taxes and deductions • find the right manager and write a fair contract • deal with legal issues in the recording studio, and • negotiate record contracts. This is the most useful business and legal guide for bands and independent musicians. Completely updated to provide the latest in the law and current business practices, it covers music licensing, streaming revenue, and other ways of making money from your music.

The Pocket Legal Companion to Copyright

The Pocket Legal Companion to Copyright
Author: Lee Wilson
Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing Inc.
Total Pages: 329
Release: 2012-08
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1581159129

Provides guidelines for negotiating copyright situations, and describes the copyright system, covering copyright ownership, copyright duration, fair use, contracts, and more.

The Pocket Legal Companion to Trademark

The Pocket Legal Companion to Trademark
Author: Lee Wilson
Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing Inc.
Total Pages: 321
Release: 2012-08
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1581159099

A guide on how to manage a trademark to maximize profits, avoid lawsuits, and protect ideas, and includes how to register a trademark, trademark protection and infringement, and more.