Band Member Kicked Out...He Wants Royalties

[greesmonkey]

What is the name of your state? Ohio

We recently kicked out a band member due to conflicting interests. He now wants paid royalties for 1 song he co-wrote with the band that was published on a CD. We contacted our attorney and have agreed on a figure to pay him. Although, we told this ex-member that he had to sign a release/waiver to waive all legal rights he thinks he has with the band or any of the music.

The band is up and coming and has a very good chance of getting signed soon so we want to make sure that he cannot come back later on and try to sue for any more royalties or anything else related to the band and/or members.

I need a legal document (release) for him to sign. Any advice as to what should be stated in it? Any place I can download one for free?


Thanks a bunch!

Sabrina

 

[HomeGuru]

What is the name of your state? Ohio

We recently kicked out a band member due to conflicting interests. He now wants paid royalties for 1 song he co-wrote with the band that was published on a CD. We contacted our attorney and have agreed on a figure to pay him. Although, we told this ex-member that he had to sign a release/waiver to waive all legal rights he thinks he has with the band or any of the music.

The band is up and coming and has a very good chance of getting signed soon so we want to make sure that he cannot come back later on and try to sue for any more royalties or anything else related to the band and/or members.

I need a legal document (release) for him to sign. Any advice as to what should be stated in it? Any place I can download one for free?


Thanks a bunch!

Sabrina

**A: contact your attorney again.

 

[greesmonkey]

Re: Re: Band Member Kicked Out...He Wants Royalties

**A: contact your attorney again.

Are we doing something wrong? Or are you simply suggesting that our attorney help with a release form....

Thx

 

[HomeGuru]

Re: Re: Re: Band Member Kicked Out...He Wants Royalties

Are we doing something wrong? Or are you simply suggesting that our attorney help with a release form....

Thx

**A: yes, your attorney needs to prepare the release document. Rock on baby!

 

[greesmonkey]

Re: Re: Re: Re: Band Member Kicked Out...He Wants Royalties

**A: yes, your attorney needs to prepare the release document. Rock on baby!

OK...I was trying to get something quickly. I did not want to wait 2 weeks as we agreed to compensate this ex-member by this weekend.

Thanks again!