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Nicki Minaj: Another Artist Escapes a Heavy Ruling
Nicki Minaj just wanted to express herself in song. Over the years, however, many artists have influenced her music. What happens when you are inspired, but the end result include pieces of another performer's ideas? In 2018, Nicki Minaj released her fourth studio...
Nicki Minaj: Another Artist Escapes a Heavy Ruling
Nicki Minaj just wanted to express herself in song. Over the years, however, many artists have influenced her music. What happens when you are inspired, but the end result include pieces of another performer's ideas? In 2018, Nicki Minaj released her fourth studio...
Katy Perry Rides a Dark Horse into the Courtroom – And WINS
Katy Perry had a GREAT year, despite the masks and quarantine. In late March 2020, Perry got the final verdict on a month-long case - a victory of $2.8 million in damages that she did NOT have to pay. Based on recent precedent, the pixie-haired singer/songwriter...
Thought You’d Like To See This: SEP or SIMPLE?
SEP IRA or SIMPLE IRA? My entrepreneurial clients are full of questions related to taxes. The most common one that I get is this: Is there something I can spend money on through my business that generates a tax deduction for the company while still being excluded...
The Law is NOT Fair to Fashion Designers
The Law is NOT Fair to Fashion Designers.Sometimes justice is served—the guilty and/or liable party is made to pay for the wrongs they've done. And sometimes, the law is just NOT fair, particularly when it comes to protecting the rights of creative content in whatever...
Joint Ownership: Rules of the Road
Are you thinking about writing a book, creating materials for a presentation, or writing a song with another person? If so, you may want to read this first. Many people are quick to enter into joint authorship and other collaborative relationships with others. While...
Right of Publicity: Avoid Being Sued!
Right of Publicity - Have you ever thought about using a living or dead person’s name, image, photograph, or likeness on your website, or in your book, song, or play? If so, think again, or you may find yourself on the other side of a costly lawsuit. The law prevents...
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