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What is the name of your state? Alberta (This is a general question that is probably not state/province specific).
I am in the process of starting an independent record label. We have a lot of talent, some of which have signed contracts with us. Due to a limited budget we have very little legal assistance.
In our contracts, the artists sign over their mechanical and publishing rights to us.
Recently it was mentioned to me that a Record Label could not also be a Publishing Company. Is this correct?
Also, if this is correct, and my partners also started a Publishing Company, would it be a conflict of interest if the artists are signed to both of our companies?
Thanks, and advice would be great!
Andrew
I am in the process of starting an independent record label. We have a lot of talent, some of which have signed contracts with us. Due to a limited budget we have very little legal assistance.
In our contracts, the artists sign over their mechanical and publishing rights to us.
Recently it was mentioned to me that a Record Label could not also be a Publishing Company. Is this correct?
Also, if this is correct, and my partners also started a Publishing Company, would it be a conflict of interest if the artists are signed to both of our companies?
Thanks, and advice would be great!
Andrew