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U.S. Copyright Office Set To Increase Filing Fees in November 2026

U.S. Copyright Office Set To Increase Filing Fees in November 2026By Justin M. Jacobson, Esq. Updated as of October 6, 2026 For the first time since 2020, the U.S. Copyright Office has proposed a new filing fee schedule for U.S. Copyright applications. Currently, the fee for a general copyright application is $65 with a proposed […]
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Panelist: “Legal Summit: Fair Deals for Artists & Managers” (Association For Electronic Music)

January 6, 2025 – New York, NY – Justin M. Jacobson recently spoke as a panelist for the Association for Electronic Music‘s “Legal Summit” focused on “Fair Deals for Artists and Managers.” The panel explored the current state recording contracts for musicians and producers in the U.S. and other countries, especially in the electronic dance […]
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Quoted: “Despite court order, Dener Ceide performs under ‘Zafem’ name, experts warn of legal risks” (Haitian Times)

On November 6, 2025, The Haitian Times quoted Justin M. Jacobson, Esq., President of Law Office of Justin M. Jacobson, Esq. as part of the article, “Despite court order, Dener Ceide performs under ‘Zafem’ name, experts warn of legal risks.” In particular, Mr. Jacobson commented on the trademark law implications of using the term “Zafem”…
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Quoted: “What’s The Truth About Exploitative Contracts in the Music Industry?” (Groove Magazine)

On September 15, 2025, Groove Magazine quoted Justin M. Jacobson, Esq., President of Law Office of Justin M. Jacobson, Esq. as part of the article, “What’s The Truth About Exploitative Contracts in the Music Industry?” In particular, Mr. Jacobson commented on the legalities of music industry deals including record label or “recording” contracts. He was…
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Entertainers, Creators, Streamers, Influencers, and Service Providers Duties Under The Corporate Transparency Act

Entertainers, Creators, Streamers, Influencers, and Service Providers Duties Under The Corporate Transparency ActBy Justin M. Jacobson, Esq. Update as of July 2, 2026  – New York state narrowed the application of the law to only non-U.S. limited liability companies (LLCs) authorized to do business in New York. This means that all NY LLCs and U.S. […]
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A Record Deal’s “Re-recording Restriction” Clause and the Taylor Swift “Effect”

A Record Deal’s “Re-recording Restriction” Clause and the Taylor Swift “Effect”By Justin M. Jacobson, Esq. With the continued success of Taylor Swift and her “Taylor’s version” re-recordings of her previously released tracks, the music industry is in a state of evolution as it relates to a record deal’s “re-recording restriction” provision. In fact, in response […]
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What are DMCA Takedown Notices and Takedown Counter-Notices?

What are DMCA Takedown Notices and Takedown Counter-Notices?By Justin M. Jacobson, Esq. What is the DMCA? The Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) was passed by U.S. Congress to combat copyright infringement in today’s digital content age. This law applied existing United States copyright law to digital mediums and content distributors as well as created a […]
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