U.S. Copyright Act: Primary federal legislation governing copyright protection, including provisions for joint works, duration of copyright, and rights of copyright holders (17 U.S.C.)
Digital Millennium Copyright Act: Federal law addressing digital copyright issues, online content protection, and liability provisions for digital content
Work-for-hire Doctrine: Legal concept determining ownership of copyrighted works created during employment or by specific commission
Music Modernization Act: Recent legislation modernizing copyright law for the digital age, particularly affecting music streaming and digital licensing
State Contract Laws: State-specific regulations governing contract formation, enforcement, and interpretation
Performing Rights Organizations Regulations: Rules governing PROs like ASCAP, BMI, and SESAC for performance royalty collection and distribution
Mechanical Licensing Requirements: Regulations concerning the right to reproduce and distribute copyrighted musical compositions
IRS Royalty Regulations: Federal tax requirements and classifications for royalty income and creative work compensation
Joint Authorship Provisions: Legal framework governing rights and responsibilities of multiple creators of a single work
State Entertainment Laws: State-specific regulations affecting entertainment industry contracts and creative collaborations
FTC Fair Business Practices: Federal Trade Commission regulations ensuring fair competition and consumer protection in business agreements
Revenue Sharing Structures: Legal frameworks for dividing and distributing income from creative works among multiple parties
