Music Law 101: How To Protect Yourself As A DIY Artist (feat. Matt Gorman) In this ArtistHustle podcast episode, we talk to Matthew Gorman, Entertainment Lawyer, Cox & Palmer about on music publishing, recording contracts, copyright violations, music royalties, and more. 

Questions Answered During Interview with Matt Gorman

1. I shared a piece of music with another musician and now they are claiming it as their own. What can I do in this situation?
2. What happens if you use copyrighted material without permission?
3. I'm a music creator; I'd like to publish my music, but I'm afraid of others stealing my ideas. What should I do to protect my work?
4. I want to hire a music producer to help me finish a song, how do I protect my work so no one steals it?
5. Is it dangerous to post your original, unpublished songs online?
6. When making a cover song, do I have to ask for permission from the actual owner of that song?
7. If my music is licensed with one performing rights organization, do I still need to get licensed with the others?
8. I believe my Intellectual property has been stolen. What should I do next?
9. I've been offered a management contract - what should I look out for?
10. Is there a difference between mechanical, performance, and sync royalties?

About Matt Gorman 

Matthew Gorman is Counsel in Cox & Palmer’s Halifax office. Matt’s practice is focused on commercial transactions and business advisory, where he counsels a variety of entrepreneurs, start-ups, creatives, and established businesses from inception through to various stages of development. Matt also operates Ocean Town Music, which provides business advisory and management services to music and entertainment clients.

• Email: mgorman@coxandpalmer.com 
• https://coxandpalmerlaw.com/people/matthew-gorman/ 
• https://oceantownmusic.ca/ 
• https://www.instagram.com/oceantownmusic/

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