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Royalty Agreements
A significant amount of income for entertainers can be acquired in the form of profits from a royalty agreement. The complex nature of royalty agreements is best addressed by an entertainment...
Getting Film Rights
Once an intellectual property, such as film concept, story, or script, has been copyrighted, the owner then may wish to have these properties sold. Selling the rights of an intellectual property...
Publishing a Book
For an aspiring author, there are a number of literary publishing options for you to pursue, but which ones are appropriate for your endeavor? An entertainment lawyer can knowledgeably break down this hurdle...
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Music Recording Contract Fraud
According to a recent lawsuit by R&B artist Gi...
Overview of the Patent Process
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What is an Artist Contract?
An artist's contract is the agreement by which an...
Contracts for Baseball Players and Coaches
Generally speaking, a baseball contract is the ag...
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February 2010
R & B Artist Genuwine Alleges Music Recording Contract Definitely Not Genuine
Fraud in the music recording contract process can hinder the financial success of a music artist. As seen in the recent lawsuit filed on behalf of R&B artist Genuwine, the alleged fraudulent contract, which has left the musical career and ambitions of Genuwine in limbo, is causing much frustration. The artist originally reported seeking $4 million dollars from King Music Group Inc., in compensatory and punitive damages prior to reaching a resolution.
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