Contract Law

Copyright of Dance Choreography

Music Law: Copyright of Dance ChoreographyBy Justin M. Jacobson, Esq. Over the years, there has been an on-going public debate regarding the copyright protection afforded to the “creator” of a dance. This includes a dispute brought by Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air actor, Alfonso Ribeiro for his “Carlton Dance” against game developer, Epic Games. Furthermore, several […]

What Is SoundExchange? Why You Should Sign-Up?

Music Law: What Is SoundExchange And Why You Should Sign-Up?By Justin M. Jacobson, Esq. In today’s music business, a musician needs to understand and receive all the various streams of revenue that they are entitled to for their musical works. However, many of today’s artists are uninformed as to what royalties they are entitled to; […]

Digital Hometaping Royalties (DART) Royalties

Music Law: What is The AARC and Digital Hometaping Royalties (DART) Royalties and ClaimsBy Justin M. Jacobson, Esq. Excerpts from “What is The AARC?” 56 Journal of the Copyright Society 213 (2008) by Justin M. Jacobson. What is the Alliance of Artists and Recording Companies? What is the AARC? The Audio Home Recording Act of […]

Why Do You Need A Band Member Agreement?

Music Law: Why A Band Member Agreement? – Reasons & ConsiderationsBy Justin M. Jacobson, Esq. While every band dreams of making it big and one day sharing the stage at a sold-out arena, the trials and tribulations that they encounter on the way to the top can leave lasting impacts on the band members as […]

Why A Songwriter “Split Sheet” Just Isn’t Enough?

Music Law: Are You Co-Writing Songs? Why A “Split Sheet” Just Isn’t EnoughBy Justin M. Jacobson, Esq. For some unexplained reason, frequently when artists go into the recording studio to work on a track together, they typically sign a “split sheet” and think it suffices. In reality, the traditional songwriter “split sheet” could merely be […]

“Record Deals” – Recording Agreements

The Artist & Recording Label Relationship – A Look At Standard Record “Deal” or Recording ContractBy Justin M. Jacobson, Esq. Another important document in the talent industry is the agreement that governs the artist (talent) and recording label relationship. This article is an examination of a few selected clauses from a standard recording industry agreement, […]

Music Talent Management Agreements

The Artist & Manager Relationship – A Look At Recording Industry Management AgreementsBy Justin M. Jacobson, Esq. One of the most important documents in the talent industry is the agreement that governs the artist (talent) and personal manager relationship. An exploration of what a manager does, a few standard provisions included in most management agreements […]

Live Performance and Appearance Agreements

Live Performance and Appearance Agreements for Musicians, DJs, Bands and Musical ActsBy Justin M. Jacobson, Esq. While there has been a decline in recorded music sales, the live performance sphere of the music business continues to post substantial numbers. For example, in 2016, Billboard Magazine stated that global “gross box-office revenue” exceeded “$5.5 billion dollars.” […]

Brand Sponsorship and Endorsement Agreements For Musicians

Music Law: Brand Sponsorship and Endorsement Agreements For Musicians, DJs and BandsBy Justin M. Jacobson, Esq. This article examines the music publisher and its exclusive publishing agreement with a songwriter. In addition to the standard exclusive publishing agreement explored below, there are other types of related agreements a songwriter could potentially sign with a music […]

Music Law: Publishing Deals – Songwriter and Music Publisher Agreements

Music Law: Publishing Deals – An Examination of the Songwriter and Music Publisher RelationshipBy Justin M. Jacobson, Esq. This article examines the music publisher and its exclusive publishing agreement with a songwriter. In addition to the standard exclusive publishing agreement explored below, there are other types of related agreements a songwriter could potentially sign with […]

Copyright of Dance Choreography

Digital Hometaping Royalties (DART) Royalties

Why Do You Need A Band Member Agreement?

Why A Songwriter “Split Sheet” Just Isn’t Enough?

“Record Deals” – Recording Agreements

Music Talent Management Agreements

Live Performance and Appearance Agreements

Brand Sponsorship and Endorsement Agreements For Musicians

Music Law: Publishing Deals – Songwriter and Music Publisher Agreements

Lecture: Talent Contracts & NIL Matters for Professional Gamers, Streamers, and Content Creators (Shawnee Game Conference 2023)

Event: 02/22/23 – Esports & Entertainment Networking Event at Coexist Gaming House

Interview: Episode 016 – The Jersey Podcast

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