I am doing research on how to write up a music contract. For example: We are starting up an indie label, and we want to sign a local band, how would you go about doing that, thanks for the info.

Check with jb on RocksOff. He's a lawyer.

"No Anchovies, Please"

Please God, don't bring JB over to this board.

How do you know when a lawyer lies?

Jb... yes, heard of him.
Kind of weird - a guy many people hate, but yet many people know him. And he sure is doing very well at what he does.
Like Mathijs.

I hear that Unfrozen Cave- man lawyer is the best.

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He doesn't take criticism very well, though.

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when he's sober he does.

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uhhh, his lips are moving?

What does a lawyer use for birth control.........................His personality.

"It's just some friends of mine and they're busting down the door"

Have you checked your local library to see what they have or can order for you. Billboard, I believe, has titles you might be interested in. Also check Amazon for ideas to ask the library about.

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Oldest lawyer joke in the book!

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And truest. I'be worked with these vultures for seven years now.
Soon time again. Court of Appeal. Please more lawyer jokes!

What's the difference between a dead lawyer and a dead skunk?....................There's skid marks in front of the skunk



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....how do you save a lawyer from drowning?

.....I guess you'd take your foot off of his head.....but why would you want to?

CrazyDadda, You must be somewhat Crazy if you think a Lawyer is gonna do ANYTHING for you for free, I mean, those sharks charge you every time they fart..... Time for a lot of internet and book research.....

i know a lot of good, honest lawyers. i should've joined them.

I'm a lawyer!

AND I am planning to open myself an indie label (sooner or later). My intention is to base it on a non-copyright system. See link below.

(http://creativecommons.org/)

If you want to follow the old way, every different jurisdiction has its own different rules (although the general principles on IP protection are quite similar in most countries). I am based in Italy: unless you are a spagetti-eater too, there is nothing much I can do to help, but for sure I can address you to someone who can.

C

p.s. It's 500 euros for the above legal advice. Please send details for invoicing.

p.p.s. After the 30 year old lawyer died, he screamed to St. Peter "how can you do this to me? a heart attack at my age! I'm only 30!"

Replied St. Peter "well, when we looked at your total billable hours, we figured out you had to be at least 95 ..."

From the excellent book "Lawyers and other reptiles" - JESS M. BRALLIER

What is the difference between a porcupine and a Mercedes full of lawyers?

The porcupine has all the pricks on the outside!

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I know too. Not.

...Seriously, I do. But they do not dominate the group.

Hey, I'm a lawyer!! We're all not that bad-- at least I like to think of myself as a pretty decent guy (and attorney!). I will admit though-- there are plenty of skunks out there though!

okay, okay, I will lay off on the lawyer jokes.......I had a real bad experience once with a lawyer that was supposed to look out for MY best interest and I ended up getting screwed royally....and yes I blame the lawyer.......he took advantage of my trust and kindness....and I payed dearly for it....I still am.....grrrrr!!!

Guess it aint a good idea to punch him the face either?

CrazyDadda Wrote:
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> I am doing research on how to write up a music
> contract. For example: We are starting up an indie
> label, and we want to sign a local band, how would
> you go about doing that, thanks for the info.


i've got an independent label, have had for 5 years. and i've released records from bands from all over the world without any problems

we don't do contracts, we shake hands and agree a deal. thats the way it should be

deal in trust not in figures!

no hit, no problems :-)

I'm a lawyer as well, and I deal with he copyright field. The jokes above on the lawyers are hilarious!!! But in my field, client are much harder to deal with than lawyers.

Q: What do you call one hundred lawyers at the bottom of the sea?
A: A good start.

you can't argue over money you wont make anyway. so be good, and do it for the right reasons. loving the music

do a 50/50 split on profits (not that there'll be many!)

keep it above board

How would you all feel if it so happened that BV is a lawyer...... you get my drift?

SD