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The Austin DiariesThe fun in the sun of the 2007 SXSW Music and Media Conference in Austin, TX. -
How Detailed Should the Corporation's Minutes of the Annual Directors' Meeting Be?The size of your corporation and the issues raised at the annual directors' meeting may vary your approach to drafting the meeting minutes.
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What Resolutions Need to Be Included in the Annual Minutes of the Shareholders' Meeting?The Model Business Corporation Act (MBCA) says that shareholders shall hold a meeting annually at a time stated in or fixed in accordance with the bylaws.
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A Warning Regarding Related Party ExchangesThe IRS has strict rules against 1031 Exchanges between related parties. The best advice is to avoid exchanging with a related party whenever possible.
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1031 Built to Suit ExchangesAlthough you cannot build improvements on land you already own for a 1031 Exchange, there are ways to get the desired improvements to property you want to purchase.
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1031 Exchanges for Classic Car Collectors1031 Exchanges can be done on personal property as well. Classic cars are popular 1031 items due to their potential to increase in value.
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1031 Extensions and Natural DisastersA natural disaster can throw a wrench in your 1031 Exchange. Plan ahead and it will minimize your risk.
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Real Estate Tips: Should I Do a 1031 Exchange or Sell Outright?Doing a 1031 Exchange instead of selling your property outright can keep the money in your hands and away from the government.
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Can I 1031 Exchange Out of the United States?You cannot do a 1031 Exchange outside of the U.S., but there are some narrow exceptions.
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1031 Exchange Closing Expenses - What You Need to KnowAll of your net proceeds from a 1031 Exchange have to be re-invested into the replacement property. Failure to abide by this rule could land you in trouble with the IRS.
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Piggybacking a 1031 Exchange with a Principle Residence SaleIf you're willing to wait a few years, you can wipe away a large amount of tax liability from your 1031 Exchange.
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1031 Exchanges - Using Debt WiselyPre-exchange financing and post-exchange financing are ways to cash out some of your 1031 Exchange equity.
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Visual Artists Can Make Money TooI have always advised my band clients to pay the artist a lump sum of money in exchange for all copyrights and uses of the image. In lieu of assigning your work to the band, there are options that allow you to retain copyright ownership
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Starting a Record Label? It's Not as Hard as You ThinkMany performers are starting their own labels under which they can release their own records and/or other artist’s records. Some indie labels are no more than a name on a jewel case, while others are fully incorporated entities with trademarked names.
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As a Band You Will Eventually Need an Entertainment LawyerA way to save some money is to see how much of the work you can do yourself. Music law is not geared toward the general public; so instead of opening the yellow pages, ask around for referrals.
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Copyright Ownership of Your Songs and Sound RecordingsThere are two copyrights when a band makes a recording. The first is in the sound recording and the second is in the underlying composition, i.e., words and music.
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Protecting Your Band Name and the Federal Trademark ProcessA trademark is a word, name, symbol or device that indicates the source of goods and services. As a band, your goods and services are your merchandise, recordings and live performances.
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The SoundScan System and Its Affect on Record SalesNielsen SoundScan is the system used to track sales of music and music video products in the United States and Canada. SoundScan was music’s answer to the film industry's emphasis on a big opening week.
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Legal Issues With Your Band's CD BookletThe most prominent item on your artwork will likely be the album title. The general rule is that you can use any title you want, as long as it does not infringe on a famous trademark.
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Getting Outside Help in Distributing, " Shopping," Your Demo to Record Labels"Shopping" a tape is when someone claiming to have industry contacts uses those connections to try and secure a recording contract for your band. Read on for some important points to keep in mind for a shopping deal.
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If You're a Songwriter, a Performing Rights Organization Will Make Sure You Get PaidASCAP, BMI and SESAC are performing rights organizations. They exist to ensure that songwriters and publishers are paid royalties when a composition is performed in public.
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In the Music Industry, Forget the Handshake Deal - Get it in WritingContracts are what drive the music industry. There are aspects of a record deal that are too important to not reduce to a written agreement.
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Was Your Band Offered a "Label Friendly" or "Artist Friendly" Contract?Whether you're a label or an artist, you should know what key contract terms to look for in a recording contract. Know what options, guaranteed release clauses and buy-back clauses are? Keep reading.