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.

The O-1B visa is one of the most powerful immigration options available to artists, musicians and other creative professionals seeking to work in the United States. Despite common misconceptions, applicants do not need to be household names to qualify. This guide explains the requirements, evidence, application process, and strategies commonly used to demonstrate extraordinary ability in the arts.

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.

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.

¿Pueden utilizarse las letras de rap para condenar a alguien? En los tribunales de todo Estados Unidos, la respuesta es, cada vez con mayor frecuencia: Sí. Aquí el marco jurídico, y porqué resulta tan controversial.

Can rap lyrics be used to convict someone? In courtrooms across the U.S., the answer is increasingly: Yes. Here’s the legal framework—and why it’s so controversial.

La IA no solo crea contenido. También se entrena con contenido existente. Y ahí está el problema legal. ¿Es esto fair use, o infracción?

La inteligencia artificial ya puede replicar tu voz, tu rostro… incluso tu identidad. Pero la ley no fue diseñada para esto. Aquí te explicamos los riesgos legales que artistas y creadores deben entender hoy.

Music licensing can get expensive—fast. But what if you could achieve the same impact without paying thousands in licensing fees? Here are 5 practical strategies to reduce costs while staying compliant.

When does a joke become a lawsuit? The Druski controversy raises a critical question for creators: where is the line between parody, fair use, and defamation—and what happens when you cross it?

Most artist-manager disputes never make it to trial. This one did. The Chance the Rapper lawsuit reveals what happens when millions of dollars, handshake deals, and undefined contracts collide—and why both artists and managers need to rethink how these relationships are structured.

Music is everywhere in sports—from stadium entrance music to halftime shows. But do sporting events actually need permission to play those songs? In this article, we break down the copyright rules and music licensing requirements for sporting events and broadcasts.