Companies Act 2006: Primary source of company law in the UK, governing company formation, management, and administration
Partnership Act 1890: Fundamental legislation governing traditional partnerships in England and Wales, relevant if the joint venture is structured as a partnership
Limited Liability Partnerships Act 2000: Legislation governing LLPs, which might be a preferred structure for music industry joint ventures
Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Key legislation protecting intellectual property rights in musical works, recordings, and associated rights
Trade Marks Act 1994: Governs protection of brand names, logos, and other distinctive marks in the music industry
The Copyright and Related Rights Regulations 2003: Implements EU Copyright Directive, covering digital rights and online music distribution
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Regulates unfair terms in contracts and sets limits on what can be excluded or limited in contractual agreements
Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Allows third parties to enforce terms of contracts in certain circumstances, relevant for music industry agreements
Competition Act 1998: Prevents anti-competitive practices and abuse of dominant market positions in the music industry
UK GDPR: Post-Brexit data protection regulation governing handling of personal data in the UK
Data Protection Act 2018: UK's implementation of data protection standards, including specific provisions for digital content and online services
Financial Services and Markets Act 2000: Regulates financial aspects of business operations and investments in the UK
Employment Rights Act 1996: Governs employment relationships and rights, relevant if the joint venture will have employees
Equality Act 2010: Ensures non-discrimination and equal treatment in business operations and employment
PRS for Music Regulations: Rules governing music performance rights and royalty collection in the UK
PPL Licensing Requirements: Regulations for licensing recorded music for public performance and broadcast
MCPS Rules: Mechanical-Copyright Protection Society rules governing reproduction rights for musical works
