Entertainment Law
What is Hipgnosis?
Since the recession, investment in the underlying copyrights of songs has steadily grown, as publishing and public-performance revenues are increasingly
Silvino Diaz
November 8, 2021
Entertainment Law
Entertainment Law
Can You Make a Living from Music Streaming Income?
As an artist, being able to sustain yourself off doing the creative work you love is a huge factor when
Silvino Diaz
October 19, 2021
Entertainment Law
What are Digital Audio Mechanical Royalties?
Behind every song is two sets of copyright: the musical composition and the master recording. Our focus today is on
Silvino Diaz
September 13, 2021
Entertainment Law
Can I Get in Trouble for Posting Someone Else’s Photograph of Me?
Pop Star Dua Lipa is being sued by Integral Images, Inc. for posting a paparazzi photo of herself on Instagram.
Silvino Diaz
July 21, 2021
Entertainment Law
What are the Performance Rights Organizations in Colombia and What Do They Do?
Colombia has two major organizations, known as Performance Rights Organizations, which govern the economic rights from public performance of the
Silvino Diaz
June 16, 2021
Entertainment Law
Can a U.S. Non-Profit Organization Use a Song for Commercial and Noncommercial Purposes?
Music has a special ability to elicit emotion and bring people together. It’s no wonder that some of the most
Silvino Diaz
June 15, 2021
Entertainment Law
What kind of Copyright Protection does a Song have?
Over the last century, the United States has enacted various copyright protection laws that have expanded the lifetime of copyright
Silvino Diaz
June 14, 2021
Entertainment Law
What is a Performance Rights Organization (PRO)?
A Performance Rights Organization, or PRO, is an organization that collects royalties on behalf of songwriters and publishers for public
Silvino Diaz
June 4, 2021
Business Law
Unauthorized Interception of Radio or Satellite Communications
Federal Law Federal law prohibits people who transmit or receive wire or radio communications from broadcasting such communications to unauthorized
Eric Gros-Dubois
June 1, 2021
Business Law
Unauthorized Reception of Cable Service
Federal Law Federal law prohibits persons from receiving cable communications service without permission of the operator. Violating this law is
Eric Gros-Dubois
June 1, 2021