Questions about Direct-to-Fan Models

There’s undoubtedly something elegant about the idea of a “direct-to-fan” (“D2F”) business model for song self-publishers and performing songwriters.  But questions do abound, such as . . .

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Music Business Law & Litigation

It’s All About the Songs (& the Audience)

This blog’s author is honored to represent individuals and companies involved in the music business.  He has been professionally involved in the music industry since his pre-teen years drumming in his mother’s dance band.  He’s played behind chicken wire, he’s seen people die on the dance floor, he’s seen brides leave wedding receptions with persons other than grooms, he’s seen physical force used (instead of the court) to obtain payment, and he’s produced albums (his own and others’).  But none of that gets in his way of assisting with the following music law and business matters (and more):

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U.S. Copyright Registration Fees Going Up

Times are tough all over, I guess.

The U.S. Copyright Office will soon increase its fees for its services, including the cost to register a copyright.  Nevertheless, the increase—which is significant—is less onerous for song self-publishers, and here’s why.

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