Ready, Aim, Fyre: Legal Lessons From Fyre Festival
The news has been alight with disastrous tales of Fyre Festival, the unforgettable musical experience that never was. Unsurprisingly, the festival has been hit with multiple lawsuits and more are …
Entertainment Law
What to consider for your IP licensing agreement
Intellectual Property Rights reference an extensive range of privileges afforded to the owners of creative material, including rights in connection with trademarks, copyrights and patents, among other things. Owners of …
The CLASSICS Act: A Part of the 2018 Music Modernization Act recognizing the Classics
The CLASSICS Act, which ultimately became part of the Music Modernization Act, is an acronym for “Compensating Legacy Artists for their Songs, Service, and Important Contributions to Society.” The CLASSICS …
Rights for Public Performances of Music
involves a “bundle of rights” that are reserved for the author; one of which is the right to perform the work publicly. However, understanding public performance rights in the …