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Here’s a recap of my article’s this month:
- Key Clauses in Management Agreements Part 2: Commissions
- Ask a Music Lawyer: Is the Poor Man’s Copyright Enough to Protect Your Songs?
May was actually a little quiet on legal issues making the news. However, the big news was really a tragic one. The world lost another amazing artist, Prince. His death was unexpected and shocked his fans and all of us in the industry. A great artist who leaves a great legacy.
Here’s the other top stories in music legal and business:
- Minnesota proposes a law to prevent exploitation of Prince’s name and likeness.
- Alanis Morissette Claims Ex-Business Manager Stole $4.7M.
- Journey sues Monster for cancelling their performance.
- Kesha’s legal team still trying to continue their lawsuit in CA.
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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