Zach Scott Gainous, Esq.

Feb 17, 2021

3 things music artists and entertainers can learn from Britney Spear's conservatorship issues

Learn 3 key takeaways from Britney Spear's conservatorship issues that can help other music artists, actors, entertainers, and celebrities.

5 things music artist managers look for when deciding to manage a recording artist or band

Zach Scott Gainous, Esq.

Sep 2, 2020

5 things music artist managers look for when deciding to manage a recording artist or band

Learn five key factors most top talent or music artist managers consider when deciding whether to manage a recording artist or band.

Songwriters, music artists and creators, and record producers should have a will or trust

Zach Scott Gainous, Esq.

Jan 14, 2020

Songwriters, music artists and creators, and record producers should have a will or trust

Learn why not having a will or trust is so dangerous for songwriters, recording artists, record producers, musicians, or music creators.

When and why music artists, creators or songwriters need to hire an entertainment or music attorney?

Zach Scott Gainous, Esq.

Nov 21, 2019

When and why music artists, creators or songwriters need to hire an entertainment or music attorney?

Learn what entertainment or music attorneys do for music artists, creators, songwriters, and record producers.

Do you need to register your songs, music, or masters with the U.S. Copyright Office?

Zach Scott Gainous, Esq.

Nov 1, 2019

Do you need to register your songs, music, or masters with the U.S. Copyright Office?

Learn the benefits of registration, risks of failing to register, and if you should register the copyrights of your songs and masters.

Should songwriters, music producers, creators or artists get a prenup or post-nuptial agreement?

Zach Scott Gainous, Esq.

Oct 16, 2019

Should songwriters, music producers, creators or artists get a prenup or post-nuptial agreement?

Learn the risks and benefits of having or not having a prenup or post-nuptial agreement for songwriters, record producers, & music creators.

ASCAP vs BMI vs SESAC: Do I need to join a performing rights organization and what does a PRO do?

Zach Scott Gainous, Esq.

Sep 16, 2019

ASCAP vs BMI vs SESAC: Do I need to join a performing rights organization and what does a PRO do?

Learn about ASCAP, BMI, or SESAC, what these performing rights organizations do, whether you should join, and which one may be best for you.

Copyrights: What is or can be protected by copyright law?

Zach Scott Gainous, Esq.

Aug 6, 2019

Copyrights: What is or can be protected by copyright law?

Learn about what types of creative works can be protected by copyright law.

What is Taylor Swift's dispute with Big Machine over her masters really about?

Zach Scott Gainous, Esq.

Jul 3, 2019

What is Taylor Swift's dispute with Big Machine over her masters really about?

Learn about what is involved in Taylor Swift's dispute with Big Machine, Scott Borchetta, and Scooter Braun over ownership of her masters.

What is the difference between record deals and music publishing deals?

Zach Scott Gainous, Esq.

Jun 28, 2019

What is the difference between record deals and music publishing deals?

Learn the differences between record label contracts and music publishing deals or agreements.

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