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What Can Be Done Before the Stage Collapses?

by Natalya Rose on January 3, 2012

By: David S. Crow In the wake of the recent accidents and stage collapses at various fairs, festivals and live events, many artists and their management teams are assessing what steps can be taken to. […]

Followers of a Different Kind: Bootleg Merchants at Concert Venues

by Natalya Rose on July 6, 2011

By: Natalya L. Rose You will not find them in MusicRow’s “Internet Chart.”  You may never have a chance to know their real names.  But, just like many artists this time of year, they are fine-. […]

Digital Royalties: Using Eminem as a Role Model?

by Natalya Rose on January 5, 2011

By Page Kelley Early this fall, a decision by the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals made the front page of The Tennessean, was featured on CNN’s lead webpage, and raised collective blood pressure level. […]

Tour Sponsorship Deals – Maximizing the Benefits and Minimizing the Problems

by Mike Milom on November 2, 2009

During BMI’s presentation to Kris Kristofferson of its 2009 Icon Award, Willie Nelson thanked BMI for supporting Kris, Willie and many writer/artists of their generation in their early years and not. […]

Lazy Boy Meets Barbie Girl

by Natalya Rose on June 2, 2009

It was a beautiful spring in Iowa City and they didn’t see it coming; couldn’t see it coming. They’ve been performing as “Lazy Boy & The Recliners” for over thirteen years. Then, that cease-. […]

What Is an IP Czar To Do … For the Music Industry

by Chris Horsnell on November 2, 2008

Czar, n., .. (4) any person exercising great authority or power in a particular field. For better or for worse, we have had governmental executives dubbed by the media as the Education Czar and the Dr. […]

So You Think That You Own Your Masters and Demos?

by David Crow on September 2, 2008

Some fundamental issues pertaining to sound recording copyrights are not widely understood by some lawyers and the public at large. At the outset, it is important to distinguish between ownership of t. […]

Madam Register, Please Don't Help Us Any More

by Chris Horsnell on December 2, 2007

In October, the Register of Copyrights, Marybeth Peters, declared that downloads of most ringtones are digital phonorecord deliveries (“DPDs”) and, as such, are subject to the compulsory license p. […]

The "360 Record Deal" Revisited

by Mike Milom on November 2, 2007

In a prior issue of Music Row, we considered some of the elements of the new type of exclusive recording agreement in which record labels participate in touring, merchandise and other income streams o. […]

Independent Distribution – Some Points to Consider

by David Crow on August 2, 2005

With the recent bankruptcy of Distribution North America (“DNA”), many independent labels and artists (collectively referred to as “Artist or Artists”) are scrambling to secure independent rec. […]

Milom Group Recognizes New Partners

by Natalya Rose on January 3, 2012

From all of us to all of you, a very happy and prosperous new year. We are fortunate to represent some of the most talented people and innovative business in the world and are extremely grateful for t. […]

Mike Milom Named the Best Lawyers’ 2012 Nashville Copyright Law Lawyer of the Year

by Natalya Rose on November 30, 2011

Best Lawyers, the oldest and most respected peer-review publication in the legal profession, has named W. Michael Milom as the “Nashville Best Lawyers Copyright Law Lawyer of the Year” for 2012. A. […]

Milom Joyce Horsnell Crow Ranked in 2011-2012 “Best Law Firms”

by Natalya Rose on November 30, 2011

U.S. News Media Group and Best Lawyers® have released the 2011-2012 “Best Law Firms” rankings, marking the second edition of this highly-anticipated annual analysis.  These rankings, which are p. […]

Chambers USA Ranks Milom Joyce Horsnell Crow and Mike Milom in Band 1 for Media and Entertainment: Tennessee for Third Consecutive Year

by Natalya Rose on July 6, 2011

From Chambers USA 2011: THE FIRM This firm is highly regarded for its representation of artists, songwriters and producers, and has a niche specialty in online contests. Chambers USA rankings at http:. […]

Mike Milom is Recognized for 25 Consecutive Years of the Highest Peer Review Rating

by Natalya Rose on December 3, 2010

Mike Milom was recently recognized by Martindale-Hubbell® for receiving its AV® Preeminent™ rating for 25 consecutive years.  The AV® Preeminent™ rating is the highest professional rating awar. […]