Blog: Contracts

Music Industry Terms for the Uncool

Do people say “cool” anymore? I’ve always been more of a cool beans person myself, but I was always in the minority. I have spent most of my career explaining complex legal terms in plain language. Now I spend time explaining everyday terms in the context of legal contracts, but still in even plainer language. I have compiled a list of terms that you may come across in music or entertainment contracts for music licenses,...

Artists and Contracts: Key Terms to Consider in Negotiating and Reviewing Contracts

The foundation of the entertainment industry is intellectual property. At their core, the contracts used in the industry are designed to outline the protection of the rights and the payment of money for their use. Studios, labels, agents, venues, producers and other industry agencies and professionals, often have a team of lawyers drafting contracts to protect their interests. Often, artists have unequal bargaining power or simply lack the access to a lawyer to assist. Whether...

Lawyers Suck – But You Need One to Review Your Contract

Listen, any lawyer who tells you that being a lawyer is amazing or fun or even satisfying is full of BS. Lawyers suck. Ever ask a lawyer a question. The answer is always, “It depends.” In fact, I once saw an ad for a “Magic 8-ball for lawyers.” All of the answers were “It depends.” It’s true. We really can’t give you a straight answer. There is a reason for that. The first day of medical...

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