Entertainment Law: Music (Or How to Roll in the Rock Industry): Second Edition Kindle Edition

The current edition of this book is a thorough revision of the original edition. No area of the entertainment business is changing more rapidly than music. The book still the provides the reader with an overview of the music industry, the important legal considerations to keep in mind, and counsel on how best to manage a career. It is a guide, not a full legal treatise or commentary. The book’s structure is: (i) an introduction to intellectual property (copyright and trademark); (ii) an overview of how intellectual property can be turned into revenue (music publishing and royalties); (iii) the factors of choosing a proper business entity (LLCS’s, etc.); (iv) a review of important concepts in contracts and the proper structure of contracts (various performer agreements, band agreements, recording agreements); and (v) what happens when the band or collaboration dissolves. The music industry is an ever-changing business. Purchasers of the book will receive electronic updates and a discount on future editions. The authors hope that both musicians and entrepeneurs will find the book informative and useful. Read more