Introduction
Music law concerns a myriad of intersecting entertainment industry and legal issues, including band agreements, artist representation, performance contracts, recording contracts, licensing, distribution, publishing, copyright, trademark, censorship, and performing rights. This guide outlines key research and practice resources addressing these issues.
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Study Aids
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- Entertainment Law in a Nutshell3rd ed. Thomson/West, c2013.
- A Copyright Primer
CALI lesson. - Copyrights in Sound Recordings
CALI lesson. - What Is a "Song" and Protection for Live Performances (Podcast)
CALI lesson. - Copyright: Examples and Explanations3rd ed. Wolters Kluwer Law & Business, c2012.
- Intellectual Property: Patents, Trademarks, and Copyright in a Nutshell5th ed. West, c2012.
- Understanding Copyright Law5th ed. LexisNexis, c2010.

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