Do DJ’s Need a License to Play Music in Public? **Attorney Advertising **

Venues, bands, or artists who play other people’s music in a public setting generally need to obtain a license in order to do so. This ensures that the original artists are properly compensated when their work is played, and that there is no infringement of a copyright. But, do these same rules apply to DJs? […]

Do I Need Permission or a License to Perform a Cover of a Song? **Attorney Advertising**

Whether you’re a wedding singer, you sing in a local band, or perform music with your school or university, chances are you’ve performed a “cover” of a song that was created by another artist or producer. But, when does merely performing someone else’s song or musical material become a violation of intellectual property rights?  And, […]