The Law of Music: What Every Musician (and Lawyer) Needs to Know About Music Law

October 22, 2007 (Business News Magazine - Law Marketing)

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The music that rings from the souls of Texan musicians is as rich and diverse as

Texas itself. In October, the Dallas Bar Association Sports & Entertainment Law Section presents Music Law Boot Camp - What Every Musician (and Lawyer) Needs to Know About Music Law.

 

The event will discuss all of the many details involved in music law in the state of

Texas including:

 

  • Legal aspects of working as a solo artist and with a band
  • What agreements are necessary between band members?
  • Legal issues of working and recording with young artists
  • Texas statute regarding the affirmation of contracts with minors
  • Selecting songs to record – beware unsolicited material
  • Agreements with studio musicians – work for hire?
  • Arrangements and agreements with recording studios
  • Arrangements and agreements with labels and managers
  • Other suggestions

 

The following speakers will appear to talk on various topics of music law:  

Linda Septien - Septien Entertainment Group (Addison) - www.theseptiengroup.com Working with young artists/minors, parents, contracts, production, marketing, touring 

Tamera Bennett – Bennett Law Office / Farm to Market Music www.tbennettlaw.com / www.farmtomarketmusic.com

Music licensing lawyer, copyright administration, etc.Casey Monahan - Director,

Texas Music Office, Office of the Governor

www.enjoytexasmusic.com The Texas Music Office serves as the information clearinghouse and promotion office for the

Texas music industry.

 

Craig Barker – www.craigbarkerlaw.com –

Austin, Texas Music lawyer, musician, road manager, extensive experience in music industry.

 

The Music Law Boot Camp will be held at Poor David’s Pub, 1313 S. Lamar Street, Dallas, Texas 75215 on Friday, October 26, 1:00 – 5:00 p.m. The cost is $35 for lawyers (about 2.0 hours CLE) or $20 for non-lawyers (students, Dallas Songwriters Ass’n, etc.)

 

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