3 P's to keep in mind before you do a collab:

1. Plan it out - Who are you going to do it with? How will you divide ownership? 

2. Put it in writing -  Document ownership rights and who is allowed to perform, record, license, or sell the song.

3. Protect your work - Register the copyrights in your songs and sound recordings.

Did you know? Copyright law says that if someone contributes to your song or recording, they are a co-owner unless you say otherwise in writing. 

But what if you want to keep full ownership while hiring someone to do part of the work? One way to retain full ownership in the copyright of the creative work is through A Work for Hire Agreement.

Don't just play it by ear! If you need any help to do your collabs right, reach out to us at Creative Law Network!

Could you guess?

Here are some hints:

The first one is the words and music, also known as publishing rights.

The second one is also called the master.

Copyrights are valuable and important to anyone in the music business, but they can be confusing. That's where a music lawyer can come in—to help you protect your work and business so you can be free to create the music you love!

As music lawyers, we help our clients with contracts, copyrights, and business law. This includes drafting, negotiating, and reviewing all sorts of contracts like recording agreements, management agreements, producer agreements, licensing, and all that jazz.

It means maximizing our clients’ rights and revenue. And it means answering questions about the ins and outs of the music business (in plain English!) so you can confidently make your mark in the industry.

Sounds good? Let's talk about it!

Can I get sued for posting this??

Dave Ratner clarifies the do's and don'ts at Event & Venue Marketing Conference (EVMC)!

As social media content evolves, the importance of avoiding legal trouble grows. Dave brings his expertise in #entertainmentlaw to an engaging presentation and Q&A on June 6, Day 2 of #EVMC2024 #EVMCDenver.

Do you have questions on copyright and social media? Fire away in the comments .

P.S. Did you know? EVMC is sold out for the first time ever! 🤯 The EVMC is a dynamic conference that unites a diverse community of entertainment marketing professionals from across North America. Each June, in a new host city across the continent, the community gathers for 3 days of in-person meetings ranging from general & concurrent sessions, breakouts, awards, networking, and evening events. All with the mission of fostering inspiration, collaboration, and innovation within the rapidly evolving entertainment industry.

Can you really love art *and* science at the same time?

Growing up in a home with an artist mom and a mathematician dad, it came naturally for David Stone. 💯

At Creative Law Network, David found a place where he could merge his passion for creative works and knack for technical analysis—serving creative professionals in a dynamic practice of entertainment, intellectual property, and business law. His unique experience of working with startups 🚀 provided him with solid insight into what it takes to set up a business for success. 

With David on your team, you can confidently maximize your creative works' value and navigate the legal strategies to grow and protect your work. ✨

#intellectualpropertylawyer #trademarklaw #copyrightlaw #artistsoninsta

P.S. Hit "follow" and stay tuned as we break down complex legal issues experienced by creative professionals—in human terms you can understand. 😉

Heather Schulte first cross-stitched at the age of 5.

Today, her interactive exhibition is on display at the PlatteForum A.I.R. Annex Gallery!

This week's Client Spotlight is on Heather's unique and inspiring work "What Makes it Home", which explores the notion of “home” as a site for dialogue about socio-political issues. How are shelter, health, and safety inextricable from each other and our constantly shifting economic and political contexts? Can we expand our ideas and beliefs about “home” to radically welcome not only other people, but also fully embrace our own selves?

Back in 2020, Heather also founded "Stitching the Situation", a creative, collaborative response to the pandemic providing a space for connection and healing in the community.

Swipe to explore Heather's creative work—and then head on to the PlatteForum gallery to experience it firsthand!

"You're not good enough."

Do you have that inner critic, or #impostersyndrome, that holds you back from reaching your true potential? 

This week's Client Spotlight is on Rosi Greenberg and her new book "Everyone Has a Sam"! Through pages of poignant illustrations and text, Rosi invites us to explore the origins of the inner critic and see its positive intent while saying NO to its negative impact. 

How do you transform those inner critics into inner wisdom? Find out for yourself when you buy a copy of this lovely book.

Copyrights: to register or not to register 🤔

Dave shares some pointers to help you decide if it's worth your while.

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Being your own boss is one of the BEST things about starting your own business. 💯😎

But it doesn't mean you have to do everything by yourself! One area that can quickly become overwhelming is the legal side of your biz—filing required documents, operating agreements, vendor agreements, independent contractor agreements, licenses, trademarks, copyrights, and so much more! 

Having a supportive, experienced legal team on your side is key. Creative Law Network lawyers are experts in business law and can help you get your legal ducks in a row. Check out our ultimate entrepreneur legal checklist and reach out to us about your specific biz concerns. 👇📩

Cottonwood Institute goes to Denver International Airport! 🖌️🏔🛫

This week's Client Spotlight is on Cottonwood Institute's beautiful 14ers Exhibit at Denver International Airport. Local Denver artist Mike Wilson generously donated his collection of 53 watercolors of all 14ers (peaks over 14,000 feet) in Colorado to help the organization serve its mission. The exhibit runs until September 2024!

Who is Cottonwood Institute?

Cottonwood Institute is an award-winning non-profit organization working to connect middle and high school students to nature and inspire them to protect it. They collaborate with schools and youth organizations along the Colorado Front Range to provide high-quality, high-impact environmental education and service-learning programs.

How can the exhibit help Cottonwood Institute serve its mission?

Reprints of artworks are available for sale on Cottonwood Institute’s 14ers Artwork Store site and all net proceeds will help fund their programs for students who otherwise wouldn’t have the opportunity to explore the outdoors in Colorado.

How YOU can make a difference...

Snap a selfie in front of your favorite 14er when you pass by the 14ers Exhibit at DEN, share why you love it, and tag @cottonwoodinstitute and #14ersArtworkDEN for a chance to win a free print at the end of the exhibit!

"What the heck is the Corporate Transparency Act?" 1-minute version is here! 👀📢

We've highlighted all the basics from Dave's recent webinar on what you need to know about this new federal law. Shout out to CBCA's Colorado Attorneys for the Arts (CAFTA) for making this event possible!

You can also watch the full recording of Dave's presentation through CBCA's YT channel below: