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By Adam Freedman
January 16, 2018

Buying and Selling Beats Online: What You Need to Know

DISCLAIMER: This article is not intended as legal advice, as an attorney specializing in the field should be consulted. Let’s […]

By Adam Freedman
January 3, 2018

How to Protect Your Music Rights When a Band Breaks Up

Artists do not like discussing contracts, period, and one of the harder ones to address is the band member contract […]

By Adam Freedman
December 1, 2017

Can You Trademark a Hashtag? What Artists Need to Know

Recently, hashtags have become important tools for driving online interaction between entertainers and consumers on social media. The law is […]

By Adam Freedman
October 18, 2017

How to Start a Record Label 101 (Part 1)

These days, the barriers to entry for starting a record label are practically nothing. Many labels have been formed by […]

By Adam Freedman
August 18, 2017

Warning: The Legal Difference Between an Artist’s Agent and Manager

For an up-and-coming artist, the first person they bring onto the team is usually a friend who believes in the […]

By Adam Freedman
July 31, 2017

Warning: IP Clearance Mistakes That Kill Music Video Projects

The film industry has expanded well beyond traditional studios, as modern technology provides anyone with a phone, the ability to […]

By Adam Freedman
July 27, 2017

Everything You Need To Know About Music Managers

These days, artists must wear many hats. Along with making the music, up-and-coming artists are often their own publicists, labels, […]

By Adam Freedman
July 7, 2017

Warning: Protecting Your Artist Stage Name From Theft

Musical artists’ stage names or band names often end up as one of their most valuable assets, and the last […]

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