A través de las recientes demandas presentadas por Ricardo Montaner y Jermaine Dupri, este artículo analiza las cláusulas contractuales que con mayor frecuencia originan disputas millonarias dentro de la industria musical, incluyendo la propiedad de los másters, las regalías, las auditorías contractuales y los derechos de reversión.

Why do artists sue the very record labels that helped launch their careers? Through recent lawsuits involving Ricardo Montaner and Jermaine Dupri, this article explores the hidden contractual provisions that often become the center of multimillion-dollar disputes—including ownership of master recordings, royalty accounting, audit rights, recoupment, chain of title, and reversion rights.

¿Puede un ritmo musical estar protegido por derechos de autor? Analizamos el caso de "Dembow" presentado por los productores jamaiquinos Steely and Clevie, en contra de artistas como Bad Bunny, Daddy Yankee, Karol G y otros, que busca reclamar regalías de miles de canciones de reggaeton.

La inteligencia artificial está transformando la industria musical. Hoy cualquier persona puede crear canciones, distribuirlas en Spotify, monetizarlas en YouTube y construir una marca utilizando herramientas de IA. Sin embargo, también existen importantes consideraciones legales relacionadas con los derechos de autor, las licencias de las plataformas, y las políticas de monetización. En esta guía analizamos todo lo que necesitas saber para desarrollar un negocio legítimo de música con inteligencia artificial.

Artificial intelligence has dramatically lowered the barriers to entering the music industry, but it has not eliminated the legal rules that govern it. Whether you're creating AI-generated songs for YouTube, Spotify, commercial licensing, or social media, this comprehensive guide explains how creators can legally monetize AI-generated music while avoiding the most common legal and business pitfalls.

Can someone own a rhythm? That question lies at the heart of one of the most significant music copyright lawsuits in recent years. This article examines the “Dembow” litigation involving Steely & Clevie, explains the copyright doctrines shaping the case, and explores what the outcome could mean for reggaeton, sampling, music publishing and the future of copyright law.

Daddy Yankee enfrenta múltiples litigios estatales y federales relacionados con su divorcio, el control de sus corporaciones, y la administración de regalías. Este artículo analiza cronológicamente cada procedimiento, explica los conceptos jurídicos involucrados y distingue entre las alegaciones de las partes y las determinaciones emitidas por los tribunales.

Many creators assume that old music recordings automatically belong to the public domain. In reality, determining whether a historic recording is still protected requires analyzing the musical composition, sound recording, copyright laws, and the changes introduced by the Music Modernization Act. This guide explains how copyright protection applies to recordings published before 1972, and what creators should consider before using them.

No toda grabación musical antigua pertenece al dominio público. Las composiciones musicales y las grabaciones sonoras pueden estar sujetas a regímenes distintos de protección, especialmente cuando fueron publicadas antes del 15 de febrero de 1972. La Music Modernization Act transformó el tratamiento legal de estas grabaciones y hace indispensable analizar cada caso antes de reutilizar una obra histórica.

Creating content has never been easier—but publishing online comes with legal risks that many creators overlook. From copyright claims and Fair Use disputes to trademark issues and rights of publicity, content creators face a growing number of legal challenges as their audiences expand. This article explores the most common legal issues creators encounter and how to reduce risk while building a digital brand.

Influencer marketing has evolved into a sophisticated industry where creators, athletes, celebrities, brands, and agencies negotiate complex commercial agreements. From content ownership and licensing rights to exclusivity restrictions, the most important provisions often determine the true value of a partnership. This article explores the contract terms that matter most in modern influencer and celebrity marketing agreements.

Many creators think "If I put a Fair Use disclaimer in my video, I'm protected." Unfortunately, that's not how copyright law works. Many creators mistakenly believe that phrases like Copyright disclaimers automatically shield them from copyright claims. In reality, Fair Use is a legal defense that depends on a fact-specific analysis—not a disclaimer. This article explains how Fair Use actually works for YouTube videos.

Can a business legally use someone else's trademark? In many cases, the answer is yes. The doctrine of nominative fair use allows businesses, brokers, resellers, reviewers, and content creators to refer to trademarked products and services without committing trademark infringement—provided their use does not create consumer confusion.

Many artists understand publishing royalties. Few understand SoundExchange. Every year, millions of dollars are generated from digital performances on services like Pandora, SiriusXM, and internet radio. Federal law requires those royalties to be distributed among record labels, featured artists, and non-featured performers—but who gets paid, and why? This article breaks down the Digital Performance Right in Sound Recordings Act.

Should two companies form a new LLC before launching a joint venture? While many businesses prefer the simplicity of operating through a contractual arrangement, doing so can create significant legal, tax, liability, and intellectual property risks if not properly structured. This article explores the advantages and disadvantages of operating a joint venture without a separate entity and outlines practical strategies for reducing risk while preserving flexibility.

Trademark law is far more nuanced than simply comparing words side-by-side. Courts and the USPTO apply a fact-specific analysis involving commercial impression, consumer sophistication, and market context. We break down Section 2(d) refusals, likelihood of confusion, and what applicants should know when responding to an Office Action.

Celebrity beauty brands have evolved into billion-dollar acquisition targets. But behind every high-profile beauty acquisition lies a sophisticated legal framework involving trademarks, due diligence, intellectual property, tax planning, privacy compliance, contracts, and antitrust review. We break down the legal layers behind modern celebrity beauty brand acquisitions.

Music catalog sales can generate life-changing wealth — but without proper planning, taxes can dramatically impact the final proceeds. As catalog acquisitions continue to dominate the music industry, artists, songwriters, producers, and rights holders are increasingly evaluating the tax implications of selling music rights. We break down the major legal and tax concepts behind modern music catalog transactions.

College sports has entered a new era. Athletes can now monetize their name, image, and likeness through endorsement deals, NIL collectives, sponsorships, and more. But alongside these opportunities comes growing legal complexity involving antitrust law, recruiting, compliance, and the future of the NCAA itself. We break down NIL and the legal transformation of college sports.

Museums are more than exhibitions and galleries. Behind every museum are complex legal, financial, operational, and intellectual property issues—from acquisitions and conservation to governance, funding, and copyright. Here are the legal basics every museum operator should know.