SERVICES

 

Cassandra Spangler, Esq. provides legal counsel and representation to:

• Artists, emcees, rappers, DJs, producers, bands, performers, songwriters, and composers

• Indie labels, production companies, and publishing companies

• Artist managers and business managers

• Promoters, booking agents, and venues

• Producers, engineers, and studios

• Websites

• Other individuals and entities needing legal assistance with music-related matters

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With legal aspects of the music industry, such as:

• Drafting, review, and negotiation of contracts, including recording contracts, publishing contracts, production contracts, producer agreements, artist management contracts, intra-band agreements, performance contracts, development deals, and distribution deals

• Copyright and trademark registration and maintenance

• Record label formation

• Licensing

• Sample clearance

• Business formation (LLC, corporation, partnership, etc.)

• Intellectual property issues, including cease-and-desist letters, “takedown” notices, and confidentiality, work-for-hire, and non-compete agreements

• Performing rights organization (ASCAP, BMI, etc.) and SoundExchange registration and management

• Royalty disputes

• Music career consultation

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Cassandra Spangler, Esq. also coordinates with a network of industry professionals, including accountants, media consultants, and attorneys specializing in other practice areas to provide clients with a full range of services for every aspect of their musical careers.

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Discounted rates are available for students and unsigned artists, and Cassandra Spangler, Esq. accepts mixtapes, demos, and EPKs and personally listens to and reviews each submission.