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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Can a museum legally display copyrighted artwork without permission? Sometimes—yes. Here’s how the fair use doctrine allows museums and exhibits to navigate one of the most complicated areas of copyright law.

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 IA puede crear música, arte, incluso contenido completo. Pero hay un problema: Puede que nadie tenga derechos sobre esa obra. Aquí analizamos lo que dice la ley.

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.

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.

Digital radio platforms like Pandora and SiriusXM generate a separate royalty stream known as digital transmission royalties. In this guide, we explain how SoundExchange works, who pays these royalties, and how artists can make sure they collect what they’re owed.

Si tu música se está explotando pero tus regalías no llegan (o los reportes “desaparecen”), esto no es solo frustración: puede ser un caso legal. Aquí te explicamos a quién reclamar, qué documentos reunir, y qué remedios existen para recuperar pagos y exigir contabilidad.

Los fondos de derechos musicales no compran “canciones”. Compran flujos de ingresos respaldados por propiedad intelectual: streaming, PROs, mecánicas y sync. Esta guía te explica cómo funcionan, cómo se financian (equity vs. deuda) y qué miran en debida diligencia antes de comprar un catálogo.