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Are Old Music Recordings in the Public Domain? The Definitive Guide for Works Published Before 1972

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.

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¿Las Grabaciones Musicales Antiguas Están en el Dominio Público? La Guía Definitiva para Obras Publicadas Antes de 1972

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.

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O-1B Visa for Artists, Musicians, Influencers, and Creatives: A Guide to Extraordinary Ability in the Arts

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.

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Who Gets Paid by SoundExchange? Understanding Featured Artist Royalties Under U.S. Copyright Law

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.

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The Tax Implications of Selling a Music Catalog

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.

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Tom Cruise vs Brad Pitt - Inteligencia Artificial y Derechos de Imagen: Riesgos Legales de Deepfakes

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.

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Chance the Rapper Wins Lawsuit Against Former Manager: Key Legal Issues and Industry Lessons

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.

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Do Sporting Events Need Music Licenses? Copyright Rules for Playing Music at Sports Events

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.

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The Economic Impact of Bad Bunny’s Puerto Rico Residency: How One Artist Generated Hundreds of Millions for the Island

Bad Bunny’s residency in Puerto Rico wasn’t just a concert series — it became one of the largest cultural economic events in the island’s history. With over 600,000 attendees and economic impact estimates reaching as high as $700M, the concerts transformed tourism, boosted local businesses, and showcased the power of Puerto Rico’s creative economy. Here’s what the data reveals.

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¿No te están Pagando Regalías Musicales? Guía Práctica para Reclamar, Auditar y Demandar (PR/EE. UU.)

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.

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Cómo Funcionan los Fondos de Derechos Musicales (y Por Qué están Comprando Catálogos)

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.

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