Leavens, Thomas R,

Music law for the general practitioner / Thomas R. Leavens. - Chicago, Illinois : American Bar Association, 2013. - xx, 257 p : ill ; 23 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 243-244) and index.

What is music? -- How value in musical properties is created -- Music publishing -- How bands are organized and financed, and planning for the eventual breakup -- How record companies and producers work -- Personal representatives -- Personal appearances -- Distribution -- Tax considerations for the musician / Heather Ryan Liberman -- The musician's estate / Heather Ryan Liberman -- Music and the general business client -- Representing the musician.

9781627221535 (pbk.)

2013021038


Music trade--Law and legislation--United States.
Musicians' contracts--United States.

KF4291 / .L43

343.7307/878