Copyright Law: Key federal laws including U.S. Copyright Act (17 U.S.C.), Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA), work-for-hire doctrine provisions, and rights of authorship and ownership
Intellectual Property Law: Covers trademark considerations, rights to derivative works, and licensing rights and restrictions in the music industry context
Contract Law: General contract law principles including state-specific contract laws, Statute of Frauds requirements, and relevant Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) provisions
Entertainment Industry Regulations: Industry-specific regulations including music industry standards and practices, performance rights considerations, and mechanical rights regulations
Labor Laws: Employment classification considerations including independent contractor vs. employee status, state-specific labor regulations, and fair compensation requirements
Performance Rights Organizations Rules: Regulations from organizations like ASCAP, BMI, SESAC, and performance royalty considerations for music licensing and distribution
Tax Law: IRS regulations for independent contractors, state tax requirements, and international tax considerations if applicable to the commission
State-Specific Laws: Local regulations including state recording laws, state-specific intellectual property protections, and local entertainment industry regulations
Contract Essential Elements: Core components including scope of work, delivery requirements, payment terms, copyright ownership, licensing rights, revision processes, deadlines, attribution rights, usage rights, termination clauses, and dispute resolution procedures
