Part One: §115 of the U.S. Copyright Act Overrides Controlled Composition Clause? - Welcome to the Digital Revolution..

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Songwriters Law Seminar – Part Three

Songwriters Law Seminar – Part Three

Singer-Songwriters & Recording Agreements: Implications on Publishing

On July 17th, please join the law firm of Beame & Mencher LLP for Part Three of the Songwriters Law Seminar. The event will take place at The Living Room in New York City from 4:30p-6:30p. To register, click here.

Part Three of the Songwriters [...]

Discussing New Media & Technology at Grammy Event

Embracing New Media & Technology at Grammy Event

On June 4th, 2010, David Beame was invited to speak at the Florida Chapter of the National Academy for the Recording Arts and Sciences (the organization that hosts the Grammy Awards). The panel, entitled “Brave New World: Music in the E-Marketplace” explored the use of new technologies and [...]

The Lawyers Role in

The Lawyers Role in “Shopping” the Music Deal

In the music business, connections rule the day.

And entertainment lawyers are some of the most connected professionals in the industry. An established entertainment lawyer can streamline your demo direct to the decision-makers… but too often, musicians overly rely on the role of lawyer in “shopping” the music deal. [...]

Ask An Entertainment Lawyer: Ownership in Master Recording

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Beame & Mencher LLP to host first-ever Songwriters Law Seminar

On Saturday, May 15th, the law firm of Beame & Mencher LLP will host the first part of a three part series dubbed the Songwriters Law Seminar. Join us at The Living Room in New York City for this exploration into the business of music, songwriters, and music publishing.

For more information, visit us at http://www.bmlawgroup.com/index.php/songwriters-law-seminar/

Register [...]

Ask An Entertainment Lawyer: Band Member Dispute

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Music Producer Agreements - Key Provisions

If you are a songwriter and/or performing artist, you know the integral role a producer can play in elevating your music. A good producer has an ear. They also have a vision about your sound. The tweaks and nuances of a producer might not be noticeable to the ear of a common listener, but can [...]

Ask an Entertainment Lawyer: Law Student Opportunities?

I am a first year law student interested in entertainment law. More specifically, I am interested working with independent recording artists. How do you suggest getting your foot in the door and gaining experience in the field? Any suggestions for landing summer internships with entertainment law firms? What did you do as a student to [...]

‘American Idol’ Winners Collect Big Bucks as Well as Fame, huh?

Sitting on your couch, dedicating two (or more) hours per week watching American Idol, you probably assume that the contestants are instant millionaires just for making it on the show – that all of them will sign 7 digit recording contracts, sell thousands of dollars in merchandise every month, and headline all the major tours [...]