Legal & Business Issues for Musicians and Bands

When
Wednesday, July 31, 2013
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Location
Bldg. C Room 265, Ft. Mason Center, San Francisco, CA 94123 (enter at Buchanan St. and Marina Blvd)

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C. L. A. Members – $10.00
C.L.A. Senior or Student Member – $5.00
General Public – $20.00

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Legal & Business Issues for Musicians and Bands

With Keith Cooper, Esq.

This workshop covers legal and business issues faced by musicians forming and playing in a band. Topics covered in this workshop include:

Formation of Entity Structure:

LLC
Corporation
Partnership

Management:

Internal Relationship
Voting Rights, day to day, leaving members & conduct

Ownership Issues:

Intellectual Property
Copyrights
Trademarks
Equipment and Other Property

Ongoing Operations:

Employees/musicians

Work for Hire
Unions

Licensing

Merchandising
Intellectual Property

Publishing

Third Party
Self

Recording
Royalties

Attorneys/Management/Finances

Presenter: Keith L. Cooper, Esq. is a litigation, business and entertainment attorney, who began practicing in January, 1995. He represents clients in copyright and trademark matters, including acquisition, protection and licensing. Mr. Cooper represents a range of clients, including video game and software companies, film production companies, actors, musicians (both independent artists and bands), songwriters, photographers, designers, a three-time GRAMMY Award winning composer and various types of businesses.

California Lawyers for the Arts is a tax exempt 501(c)(3) nonprofit and your donation is tax deductible as a charitable contribution to the fullest extent of the law. State Bar LRS Certificate #0021.

MCLE Provider # 1248.

The information provided on this website is not legal advice. You should consult with an attorney for individual advice regarding your legal matters.

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