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April had several interesting music legal issues, but first, check out my most recent articles:
- My article to be published in Music Connection magazine, “You Signed a Deal You Shouldn’t Have. Now What?”
- Key Clauses in Management Agreements, Part 1: The Term (Video here.)
- “Is It Ever Worth It to Give Up Your Copyright Ownership?”
- Video: What Do Artists Earn from Spotify?
(In my last video, I talked about whether artists need Spotify. This time I discuss how much money artists actually make from it.)
In other news this month:
- All of us in the music business are reeling from the news of Prince’s death. Billboard recaps his legal legacy here.
- Led Zeppelin makes some progress in the “Stairway to Heaven” infringement lawsuit.
- YouTube and Spotify have expired deals with the major labels.
- Marvin Gaye’s heirs don’t get their attorney fees paid.
- Rick Ross’s “Hustlin'” copyright is invalid.
- The people behind the “Happy Birthday” lawsuit seek to free more old songs.
- The guys from Ratt battle over use of the band name.
Erin M. Jacobson - Music and Entertainment Attorney, Los Angeles, CA
Erin M. Jacobson is is an experienced deal negotiator and a seasoned advisor of intellectual property rights who protects artists, songwriters, music publishers, and other music professionals. Her clients include Grammy and Emmy Award winners, independent artists and companies, and distinguished legacy catalogues, as her knowledge of both classic music and current industry practices places her in a unique position to protect and revitalize older catalogues. She handles all types of music industry agreements, with an emphasis on music publishing.
In addition to being named a Super Lawyers Rising Star and one of the Top Women Attorneys in Southern California, Ms. Jacobson is a frequent author and speaker, and has been featured in publications, including Billboard and Forbes. She also is on the Board of Directors for both the California Copyright Conference (CCC) and the Association of Independent Music Publishers (AIMP).
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