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You are looking for a New York startup attorney. This small business law firm is focused on entrepreneurs and artists. In New York City, call us at 212.206-9104; on Long Island, call us at 631-254-0804 (Nassau and Suffolk County). Let Prywes, PC take care of your crowdfunding campaign, file your LLC or corporation, draft your operating agreements, shareholder agreements or joint venture agreements. Let us help you figure out the best language for Terms and Conditions, Employment Manuals, or Non-Disclosure Agreements.
P.T. Barnum once said, "The noblest art is that of making others happy." Ringmaster Johnathan Lee Iverson takes that quote to heart. A classically trained singer, he understands what so many successful artists and entrepreneurs discover, often later in life: that true success comes when the emphasis is on giving, making others happy, rather than self-promotion.
Read MoreHave you ever wondered what it's like to get in the mind of a great composer, how he or she strings together a combination of different instruments into a symphony that speaks to your soul? Jim Dooley, not even in his 40s yet, is already the winner of the Emmy Award for Composition for a Primetime Television Series. He has worked on great film scores such as "Gladiator," and has expanded his repertoire into video games, animated film, and even sports.
Read MoreDid the Internet and technology level the playing field for small-time artists, illustrators, musicians, or filmmakers? On the one hand, it is easier than ever before to become a web celebrity than ever before, and for the creator of creative content to monetize that content.
Read MoreThe short answer? Because they can. You may have heard that Etsy sellers have been sent "Cease and Desist" letters for incorporating Taylor Swift's lyrics, or that an entrepreneur sculpting a 3-D likeness of the "Left Shark" from Katy Perry's Super Bowl performance has been accused of copyright infringement. But, really, why go after the "little guy?"
Read MoreWhen you're an independent musician, you may feel immune to the pressures and stresses of commercial representation. But, as soon as those management sharks start swimming, you may feel as though you are live bait. While having a knowledgeable music lawyer is very helpful, here are nine of the clauses you are going to see in most artist management contracts and how you can confidently work your way through the terms.
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