Entertainment, Sports, & Media Law
360 Deals: It Depends on How You Splice Them
On Behalf of Berenzweig Leonard, LLP | April 10, 2014 | Entertainment, Sports, & Media Law
Some things never change. It is true that the American music industry looks nothing like it did at the dawn of the new millennium, but major industry executives (and smaller, independent players) still have one central goal when signing new talent: high yield with low risk. With traditional streams…
Cautionary Tale: When Contemplating Live Music at Your Venue, Get a License
On Behalf of Berenzweig Leonard, LLP | April 8, 2014 | Entertainment, Sports, & Media Law , Intellectual Property
Last summer, a small band performed at a bar called 69 Taps in Medina, Ohio, near Cleveland. That evening, the band covered a number of popular songs that the mostly middle-aged audience had grown up listening to. The bar had not asked for a set list, nor had the band…
Is an Unsigned Contract Still Enforceable?
On Behalf of Berenzweig Leonard, LLP | May 29, 2013 | Entertainment, Sports, & Media Law
Actions must speak louder than unsigned contract, says Virginia Federal Court. The failure to obtain a fully signed agreement is not always fatal to a breach of contract claim. However, a recent Virginia federal court case reminds us of the need to ensure signed written agreements are in…