The Musician’s Business and Legal Guide provides vital information to help demystify the music business and the complex body of law that shapes it. This book answers such questions as how to protect name and copyright; what is and is not legal about sampling; what are the legal issues surrounding digital downloads and streaming; what are the jobs of managers, talent agents and publishers; what are common contractual relationship between independent and major labels. The new edition includes chapters not covered in depth by other books: social media law, TV talent shows, YouTube, and international copyright. As in previous editions, the book features clause-by-clause contract analyses for 360 record deals, music publishing, management, and producer agreements.

Second edition of an introductory ready reference handbook for people working in the media, first published in 1990. Covers areas such as defamation, obscenity and blasphemy, court reporting, using lawyers, and news gathering. Includes answers to common questions and index.

Advises would-be musicians on getting started, obtaining copyrights, selecting managers, and related matters.

Presents thousands of United States laws and legal questions involving all aspects of life, including marriage, estate planning, disabilities, and consumer credit.