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Erin M. Jacobson, Esq. named to Billboard’s “Top Music Lawyers” List for 2024

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I am proud to announce I have one again been named to Billboard magazine’s “Top Music Lawyers” List for 2024!

The full list is here (for Billboard Pro members).

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Erin M. Jacobson, Esq. named to Billboard’s “Top Music Lawyers” List for 2023

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I am honored to have been named once again to Billboard magazine’s “Top Music Lawyers” List for 2023!

You can view the full list here.

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Erin M. Jacobson, Esq. speaking at SyncIt Music’s “Let’s Get Legal” Summit

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Erin M. Jacobson, Esq. will be speaking on how independent songwriters and music publishers can protect their rights at the online, “Let’s Get Legal” summit by SyncIt Music. We will discuss the different parts of a “song”, the ownership and royalties of each.

SyncIt Music will pose various questions on this topic to Ms. Jacobson and there will be opportunity for Q&A. If any attendee cannot make the live session, a video replay will be available for a limited time.

Date/Time: June 10, 2022 at 10 AM PST

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Disclaimer: Note that the link above is an affiliate link, which means Erin M. Jacobson, Esq., A.P.C. may receive a commission from your registration, at no additional cost to you.

Erin M. Jacobson, Esq., A.P.C. and Erin M. Jacobson, Esq. does not endorse any other speakers or sessions in this series, nor is this an endorsement of any company, including the company producing the event. If notice of this event is considered an advertisement, it is general in nature and not directed toward any particular person.

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Erin M. Jacobson quoted in Time magazine

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Erin M. Jacobson is quoted in Time magazine regarding artist Halsey’s TikTok leak of one of her songs that is unreleased by her record label.

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Erin M. Jacobson, Esq. named to Billboard’s 2022 Top Music Lawyers List

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Erin M. Jacobson, Esq. has been named to Billboard magazine’s 2022 Top Music Lawyers List. This will be the third time Erin has received this honor. Thanks to all at Billboard!

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Erin M. Jacobson, Esq. featured in Music Business Worldwide’s “Inspiring Women” Series

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Erin M. Jacobson, Esq. has been featured in the “Inspiring Women” interview series on Music Business Worldwide.

“It is a great honor to be featured in Music Business Worldwide, and also among so many other inspiring women in our industry,” says Jacobson.

Erin discusses her path to becoming a music lawyer, her innovative work with clients, her views on copyright terminations, fair pay, and the importance of songwriters and music publishers.

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Erin M. Jacobson, Esq. quoted in the LA Times article about Prince Estate / Morris Day dispute over name “The Time”

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Erin M. Jacobson, Esq. is quoted in the LA Times article about the trademark dispute over the name “The Time” between the Prince Estate and Morris Day. As the Prince Estate’s letter to Day offers a license to the use of the name, Erin comments on how trademark licenses generally are structured.

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Erin M. Jacobson quoted in new book “Leaving the Building: The Lucrative Afterlife of Music Estates”

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I am proud to announce I am quoted throughout a fascinating and original new book, Leaving the Building: The Lucrative Afterlife of Music Estates, by renowned music journalist, Eamonn Forde.

This is a very interesting book that takes an in-depth look at some of the most famous music estates, with commentary from industry experts regarding managing music estates, how the music is used, the problems they face, etc. This is definitely an insider look into a topic that the public usually doesn’t have access to, so pick up a copy if you are interested in this topic!

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Erin M. Jacobson, Esq., named to Billboard’s Top Music Lawyers List for 2021

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Erin M. Jacobson, Esq., Billboard Top Music Lawyers 2021

Erin M. Jacobson, Esq. has been named to Billboard magazine’s “Top Music Lawyers List” for 2021. Ms. Jacobson was also recognized on this list in 2020.

The full article can be seen here.

Thank you to Billboard for this prestigious recognition!

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The New Book from Erin M. Jacobson, Esq. is now available!

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Don’t Get Screwed! How to Protect Yourself as an Independent Musician by Erin M. Jacobson, Esq. is now available in both print and ebook versions.

About the Book:

There’s a lot of confusing information in the music business: copyright, different types of royalties, how to get paid, and how to not sign over rights you shouldn’t. Now there is a single resource that explains these concepts in an easy-to-understand format.

Written by Erin M. Jacobson, one of the music industry’s top lawyers, this book is a plain English, straight to the point, primer on the topics you need to understand to make important decisions about your music career.  

This book explains:
– what copyright really means and why you should register yours,
– the different types of royalties and how they actually apply in the real world so you can understand how and when your music earns money,
– how to collect the money your music earns,
– the contracts most needed by independent musicians and why they are important,
– traps to avoid, and
– real examples of mistakes musicians have made and how you can avoid making them too.

This book provides information from an industry insider that is not available in other publications, and is an empowering resource for new, upcoming, and seasoned musicians.

Click here to purchase a PRINT copy.

Click here to purchase the EBOOK.

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