Types of Music Royalties 6 Types of Music Royalties These types of music royalties listed above are the main types in the United States and there may be others in other countries and jurisdictions. 2025 Royalty Trends and Legal Changes – Updated June 2025 AI-Generated Music & Royalty Disruption In 2024–2025, major record labels, including … Read more
Music Publishing Contracts Understanding Music Publishing Contracts in 2025 As the music industry evolves, so do music publishing contracts. This updated 2025 guide expands on classic agreements like Single Song and Co-Publishing Contracts with new additions covering AI licensing, NFTs, and streaming-era royalty models. Whether you’re an artist, writer, or producer, understanding today’s contract landscape … Read more
IP in Civil Rights | Protect a Movement When Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. said, “ I Have a Dream,” I’m pretty sure he wasn’t considering for one second the copyright implications. There will be many posts today celebrating his great achievements, but why not also talk about some copyright law. All his iconic speeches … Read more
Drake vs Universal: From Booth to Courtroom What started as a threat a month or so ago has now become an actual case. In Drake vs Universal (UMG)I guess this is what happens now when the two biggest names in rap clash. While I am not here to pass judgment on either side, there was … Read more
Legal Foundations to Establish Your Brand Identity One of the most important legal and strategic steps for entrepreneurs is to establish your brand identity. It sets the foundation for how your business is perceived, protected, and positioned for growth. Why You must Establish Your Brand Identity Early Based on the Oxford Dictionary definition a Trademark … Read more
AI and Likeness Rights | Impacts on Art, Photography, & the Future Integrating AI into sports and entertainment is rapidly transforming these industries. From enhancing fan experiences to revolutionizing content creation, AI and likeness rights are becoming a driving force (in particular, their intersection). However, its implications for art and photography, especially of athletes and … Read more
AI Impact on the Legal Profession AI is in the midst of reshaping industries world wide; and the AI impact on the legal profession is no exception. While it offers many exciting possibilities like streamlining document review and the possibility of enhancing case outcome models, its integration into law comes with significant challenges. The American … Read more
Warhol Fair Use Ruling The importance of clarity when it comes to legal decisions that impact artists and creatives is essential in intellectual property analysis and practice. Today, I aim to provide you with an in-depth analysis of the recent Supreme Court ruling on the copyright dispute involving Andy Warhol and his portraits of Prince. … Read more
NIL Rules and Regulations If you’re a college athlete, you may have heard the term NIL (name, image, and likeness) thrown around a lot lately. It refers to the ability of college athletes to profit from their own name, image, and likeness. However, new NIL rules and regulations can be a bit confusing. In this … Read more
IP Rights of AI-Generated Work These days, artists, writers, and creators are using AI tools to help make everything from songs to code to digital art. But once you hit “generate,” who actually owns what comes out? That’s where things get tricky, and why it’s so important to understand the IP rights of AI-generated work. … Read more