Artist Management Agreements: What a $3.8 Million Handshake Deal Teaches Every Artist and Manager
A Cook County jury just delivered a verdict in one of the most watched artist management agreement disputes in years. Chance the Rapper prevailed against his former manager, Pat Corcoran, who claimed he was owed $3.8 million under a deal that was never put in writing. The two operated on a handshake for seven years. […]
Entertainment Attorney vs. Outside General Counsel: What Music Artists Actually Need
What You’ll Learn What an Entertainment Attorney Actually Does What Outside General Counsel Does That’s Different The Gap: Where Artists Get Exposed When You Need Both — And in What Order Retainer vs. Hourly: The Economics of Legal Coverage How to Evaluate Whether You Need OGC Now Frequently Asked Questions What an Entertainment Attorney Actually […]
IP Protection for Music Artists with Brand Deals: The Complete Enterprise Guide
What You’ll Learn What IP a Music Artist Actually Owns What You May Have Already Licensed Away Trademark Strategy for Multi-Vertical Artists Copyright Maintenance and Chain of Title Name, Image, and Likeness Rights in Brand Deals IP Review Before Every Brand Deal Ongoing IP Portfolio Monitoring Frequently Asked Questions What IP a Music Artist Actually […]
Music Artist Cannabis Brand Deal Attorney: What You Need to Know Before You Sign
What You’ll Learn The Four Types of Artist Cannabis Deals Licensing Compliance: What Your Profile Means for Your License The IP Traps Hidden in Cannabis Brand Agreements Federal Trademark Complications in Cannabis State Advertising Restrictions on Artist Cannabis Brands How the Deal Should Be Structured Frequently Asked Questions The Four Types of Artist Cannabis Deals […]
Music Artist Holding Company Attorney: How to Structure Your Enterprise
What You’ll Learn Why Entity Structure Is the Foundation The Three Most Common Structural Mistakes The Holding Company Model for Artists IP Assignment: The Step Most Artists Skip Adding the Cannabis Layer When Is the Right Time to Restructure? Frequently Asked Questions Why Entity Structure Is the Foundation of Artist Enterprise Protection A music artist […]