What is Copyright? What is Copyright? One aspect of intellectual property law is copyright protection. In the US, federal law grants copyright protection for both published and unpublished works. The work must be an original piece by the author and…
Music Publishing Income Music Publishing Income, When it comes to music, many people think that those involved in the process simply earn money by consumers purchasing their songs (on iTunes and other legal downloading systems). In fact, the producers, songwriters,…
Getting a Talent Agent Many people out there have talents. Some choose to not make a career out of that talent, but others do. In our society, we are definitely aware of celebrities – especially actors and singers – due…
While watching TV shows, you might have come across scenes featuring a dramatic lawyer being incredibly belligerent in order to prove a point. Suddenly, the judge will warn the lawyer that they will be held in contempt of court if…
Individuals in society receive various forms of protection from invasion of privacy. TV shows or legal dramas will often bring up the topic of defamation, but there is another way to protect against privacy claims that cast you in a…
For musicians everywhere, music is their craft and their own unique work. The circumstances can be different for each musician; some musicians work with studios while others have their own independent labels to everything in between. Regardless of the way…
Often in TV shows or in movies, we hear about something called a statute of limitations. It usually acts as a dramatic point that either helps or hinders the police. A statute of limitations is a real legal concept and…