This weeks topic deals with artist management agreements. Post Term Commissions or “Sunset Clause ”: There will be a post-term commission schedule that should apply to specific records that were created and released during the term of the management agreement and the songs in those records, any tours booked but not performed during the term, other elements that you argue about. For a more detailed discussion, see Artist Managment Agreements on the Semaphore blog. MORE
The agreement runs for nearly three From the Hollywood Reporter: AFTRA members have overwhelmingly okayed a contract with the four major networks that covers daytime programming, unscripted (reality) shows, and late night tv. Among the provisions--a two percent wage increase. MORE
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Yesterday, the District of Nevada ordered evidence regarding Righthaven’s ownership of the copyrights it sues on to be unsealed. Today, Docket # 79, which reveals heretofore unknown information about Righthaven’s business model, was unsealed. As of right now, I don’t believe that any other source has this information. Read the whole thing here. For those [.]. copyright misc MORE
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This weeks topic deals with artist management agreements. Post Term Commissions or “Sunset Clause ”: There will be a post-term commission schedule that should apply to specific records that were created and released during the term of the management agreement and the songs in those records, any tours booked but not performed during the term, other elements that you argue about. For a more detailed discussion, see Artist Managment Agreements on the Semaphore blog. MORE
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The satellite TV giant wins in a case that had the high court revisiting a 2011 ruling that put federal law above a California rule. read more. THR, Esq. The Business Television Business THR Online MORE
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The court denied the defendant’s motion, ruling that the plaintiff had no knowledge of the website terms and was not bound by the arbitration clause contained in DSG’s browewrap agreement. Rather, DSG’s terms were presented as a browsewrap agreement, where a website’s terms and conditions are posted on the website via a hyperlink at the bottom of the screen and users are presumed to manifest assent to the terms by use of the website. In Nghiem v Dick’s Sporting Goods, Inc. , MORE
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This weeks topic deals with artist management agreements. Post Term Commissions or “Sunset Clause ”: There will be a post-term commission schedule that should apply to specific records that were created and released during the term of the management agreement and the songs in those records, any tours booked but not performed during the term, other elements that you argue about. For a more detailed discussion, see Artist Managment Agreements on the Semaphore blog. MORE
The Mobile Application Distribution Agreement (MADA) required of companies like companies like Samsung, Lenovo Group and Xiaomi] said there must be a Google search “widget” on the “default home screen” of the device, along with an icon for the Google Play app store. The newer agreement also specified the order in which this collection of apps must be listed, from left to right and top to bottom within the Google icon. MORE
If you look at the artist’s recording agreement, you won’t see a reference to the “net artist rate” as a general rule, only a reference to the “all in” royalty rate. Recoupable vs. Nonrecoupable Payments : Before the producer royalty is payable, you have to agree with the producer what payments are recoupable and from where. For a primer on recoupability, see the Artist Glossary.) MORE
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Historically, the way producers, production companies, and studios went about securing rights in material for their development and production pipeline(s), has been to enter into an option agreement with the owner, author, or subject of the desired project. Shopping Agreements. MORE
Donny Misraje says his long-time friend behaved "dictatorial" and forced him and two others out of a growing podcast business. read more. Adam Carolla THR, Esq. Television Tech Business MORE
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Music publishers and record companies are often asked to deliver databases of information about their catalogs to online retailers. In many countries of the world outside of the United States, a “database right” exists in computer databases of information as a property right separate and apart from copyright. MORE
Reblogged from Semaphore Music: This post is a running version of the individual posts on Record Producer Agreements from the MusicTechPolicy blog. As we post a few single topics on MTP we will add to this post so eventually you will have the complete article all in one place. You may link to this post, but do not copy it. Your record producer is probably the most important member of your creative team. . Read more… 9,670 more words MORE
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The court denied the defendant’s motion, ruling that the plaintiff had no knowledge of the website terms and was not bound by the arbitration clause contained in DSG’s browewrap agreement. Rather, DSG’s terms were presented as a browsewrap agreement, where a website’s terms and conditions are posted on the website via a hyperlink at the bottom of the screen and users are presumed to manifest assent to the terms by use of the website. In Nghiem v Dick’s Sporting Goods, Inc. ,
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Over Sony's strong objection, a judge agrees that Kodak used its business judgment to reject a supplier agreement over $18 million in owed rebates.
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This weeks topic deals with artist management agreements. Post Term Commissions or “Sunset Clause ”: There will be a post-term commission schedule that should apply to specific records that were created and released during the term of the management agreement and the songs in those records, any tours booked but not performed during the term, other elements that you argue about. For a more detailed discussion, see Artist Managment Agreements on the Semaphore blog.
Music Technology Policy
JANUARY 28, 2012
This weeks topic deals with artist management agreements. Post Term Commissions or “Sunset Clause ”: There will be a post-term commission schedule that should apply to specific records that were created and released during the term of the management agreement and the songs in those records, any tours booked but not performed during the term, other elements that you argue about. For a more detailed discussion, see Artist Managment Agreements on the Semaphore blog.
THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog
SEPTEMBER 27, 2013
The video game company decides to stop fighting, but a lawsuit continues over billions of dollars of licensing income. read more. The Business THR, Esq. Television Business
Music Technology Policy
JANUARY 9, 2012
See also More Questions for Artists: Record Producer Agreements, Part 2 , Part 3 , Part 4 , Part 5. A post with all the current parts in one post is available here , and see also “Artist Management Agreements” on the Semaphore Music blog. 20 more questions for artists 20 questions for new artists recording artists mixer agreements mixers record producer record producer agreements remixer agreements remixers
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Donny Misraje says his long-time friend behaved "dictatorial" and forced him and two others out of a growing podcast business. read more. Adam Carolla THR, Esq. Television Tech Business
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In legal papers filed on Tuesday, the network says that Dish concealed facts about the Autohop during 2011 negotiations. read more. The Business THR, Esq. Television Business
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CBS and Time Warner have announced an agreement that ends the one month blackout for cable subscribers hungry for such hot shows as "Big Bang Theory," "Under the Dome," and "How I Met Your Mother," as well as CBS Sports
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See also More Questions for Artists: Record Producer Agreements, Part 2 , Part 3 , Part 4 , Part 5. A post with all the current parts in one post is available here , and see also “Artist Management Agreements” on the Semaphore Music blog. Like anyone else on your team, you need to engage the producer and this article will focus on the major deal points in record producer agreements from the artist’s perspective. Please note: This is an installment in a multi-part post.
Music Technology Policy
NOVEMBER 3, 2011
Like anyone else on your team, you need to engage the producer and this article will focus on the major deal points in record producer agreements from the artist’s perspective. You would expect to pay for hard drives, but you might not expect to pay a rental fee for plugins or outboard gear. The recording budget becomes part of your producer agreement. Your record producer is probably the most important member of your creative team.
Music Technology Policy
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The Mobile Application Distribution Agreement (MADA) required of companies like companies like Samsung, Lenovo Group and Xiaomi] said there must be a Google search “widget” on the “default home screen” of the device, along with an icon for the Google Play app store. The newer agreement also specified the order in which this collection of apps must be listed, from left to right and top to bottom within the Google icon.
The Legal Satyricon
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Yesterday, the District of Nevada ordered evidence regarding Righthaven’s ownership of the copyrights it sues on to be unsealed. Today, Docket # 79, which reveals heretofore unknown information about Righthaven’s business model, was unsealed. As of right now, I don’t believe that any other source has this information. Read the whole thing here. For those [.]. copyright misc
Music Technology Policy
JUNE 15, 2012
This weeks topic deals with artist management agreements. Post Term Commissions or “Sunset Clause ”: There will be a post-term commission schedule that should apply to specific records that were created and released during the term of the management agreement and the songs in those records, any tours booked but not performed during the term, other elements that you argue about. For a more detailed discussion, see Artist Managment Agreements on the Semaphore blog.
Music Technology Policy
JANUARY 13, 2012
See also More Questions for Artists: Record Producer Agreements, Part 1 , Part 2 , Part 3 , Part 4 , Part 5. A post with all the current parts in one post is available here , and see also “Artist Management Agreements” on the Semaphore Music blog. 20 more questions for artists 20 questions for new artists producer credits record producer agreements record producer creditsPlease note: This is an installment in a multi-part post.
Music Technology Policy
NOVEMBER 21, 2011
See also Twenty Questions for New Artists: Record Producer Agreements, Part 1 , Part 2 , Part 3 , Part 4 , Part 5. See also “Artist Management Agreements” on the Semaphore Music blog. 20 more questions for artists 20 questions for new artists producer credits record producer agreements record producer creditsPlease note: This is an installment in a multi-part post.
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The band is allegedly breaching an agreement to license "No Rain." read more. THR, Esq. Music Music THR Online
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Music Technology Policy
JANUARY 2, 2012
See also More Questions for Artists: Record Producer Agreements, Part 1 , Part 2 , Part 3 , Part 4 , Part 5. A post with all the current parts in one post is available here , and see also “Artist Management Agreements” on the Semaphore Music blog. If you look at the artist’s recording agreement, you won’t see a reference to the “net artist rate” as a general rule, only a reference to the “all in” royalty rate. Please note: This is an installment in a multi-part post.
Media Law Prof Blog
FEBRUARY 23, 2012
The agreement runs for nearly three From the Hollywood Reporter: AFTRA members have overwhelmingly okayed a contract with the four major networks that covers daytime programming, unscripted (reality) shows, and late night tv. Among the provisions--a two percent wage increase.
New Media and Technology Law
NOVEMBER 21, 2016
This past summer, we wrote about two instances in which courts refused to enforce website terms presented in browsewrap agreements. As we noted, clickthrough agreements are generally more likely to be found to be enforced.
Music Technology Policy
NOVEMBER 12, 2011
See also Twenty Questions for New Artists: Record Producer Agreements, Part 1 , Part 2 , Part 3 , Part 4 and Part 5. 20 more questions for artists 20 questions for new artists recording artists mixer agreements mixers record producer record producer agreements remixer agreements remixersPlease note: This is an installment in a multi-part post. Each post has information relvant to prior posts, so until we get to the “Final” there will be more information to come.
Music Technology Policy
NOVEMBER 13, 2011
Music publishers and record companies are often asked to deliver databases of information about their catalogs to online retailers. In many countries of the world outside of the United States, a “database right” exists in computer databases of information as a property right separate and apart from copyright.
Music Technology Policy
MAY 8, 2012
See also More Questions for Artists: Record Producer Agreements, Part 2 , Part 3 , Part 4 , Part 5. A post with all the current parts in one post is available here , and see also “Artist Management Agreements” on the Semaphore Music blog. Like anyone else on your team, you need to engage the producer and this article will focus on the major deal points in record producer agreements from the artist’s perspective. Please note: This is an installment in a multi-part post.
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However, the law generally requires that there be a written agreement, signed by the person giving up their rights. This is often included within the employee’s employment agreement.
The Legal Satyricon
JULY 8, 2011
This is Righthaven’s second attempt to amend its strategic alliance agreement with Stephens Media LLC. DeVoy This new document, filed today, is here. H/T: Kurt Opsahl, EFF Filed under: copyright. copyright
Music Technology Policy
NOVEMBER 4, 2011
If you look at the artist’s recording agreement, you won’t see a reference to the “net artist rate” as a general rule, only a reference to the “all in” royalty rate. Recoupable vs. Nonrecoupable Payments : Before the producer royalty is payable, you have to agree with the producer what payments are recoupable and from where. For a primer on recoupability, see the Artist Glossary.)
Media Law Prof Blog
JANUARY 30, 2013
Handling the Unreasonable Publication Agreement. Using hypothetical publication agreement drafts, this article explores copyright, warranty, representation, indemnity and other traps awaiting unwary Harold Anthony Lloyd, Wake Forest University School of Law, has published Publish and Perish? Here is the abstract.
Music Technology Policy
MAY 9, 2012
Reblogged from Semaphore Music: This post is a running version of the individual posts on Record Producer Agreements from the MusicTechPolicy blog. As we post a few single topics on MTP we will add to this post so eventually you will have the complete article all in one place. You may link to this post, but do not copy it. Your record producer is probably the most important member of your creative team. . Read more… 9,670 more words
THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog
MAY 25, 2016
The pay network says Pacquiao's promoter breached an indemnification agreement. read more. THR, Esq. The Business Television Business THR Online
THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog
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The studio demands an appellate court move quickly in deciding the legality of its employment agreements with its most senior executives. read more. THR, Esq. The Business Movies Television Tech Business THR Online
THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog
AUGUST 17, 2017
A judge rules that a biopic about the late singer wasn't "routine investigative reporting," so the Spanish network must face a lawsuit for interfering with a nondisclosure agreement.
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Susan Estrich reveals talks are ongoing for the mogul's role at the network he founded and that "exit agreements can take all kinds of different forms, including agreements that provide for continuing roles.
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based producer Starchild Pictures for breaching a distribution agreement. TWC is suing the U.K.-based read more. THR, Esq. Movies Movies THR Online
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