COVID-19 Killed My Tour – Rights and Obligations – Part 1 – Venues
Tour – Rights and Obligations: Introduction Tour – Rights and Obligations. We all want to limit health risks at home and in the communities that we visit on tour. As we consider the effects of COVID-19 on the live music industry and our individual roles, here is part one of a series of blogs to […]
Video Game Copyright Considerations
Video Game Copyright Mark Edwards was interviewed by the CBC for an article about video game copyright considerations in the context of Donut County and Hole.io. The following is additional commentary about the relevant questions for game development companies: What’s the difference between another developer ripping off your idea versus being inspired by it? This […]
Being a Musician is a Business (Band Agreement Edition)
Don’t be another band horror story. Have that awkward conversation before it’s too late. Being a musician is a business. If you’re in band, one of the most important elements of organizing your business, is having an effective band agreement. Without agreement among the members of your band, whether verbal, written on a napkin (is […]
Record Label Agreements… Understanding That Stuff above the Dotted Line
You may be wondering, what is a record label and how do I get one? Well, we must preface this article by saying, “being a musician is a business”. One way to more likely have a sustainable career as a musician is through the support of a record label, including from recording funds, distribution and […]
Ask a Lawyer: Relying on Recycling Precedents… No Big Deal? Right?
There are many situations in which a digital media producer would want to get a deal in writing. Perhaps you want an option agreement signed with the creator of a comic that you want to bring to life with a game. Maybe you need a short-form co-production agreement with a new partner for an […]
