Re: Recording a compilation CD

You will need a contract that memorializes this agreement and addresses all the other issues remaining, such as how to resolve disputes, when the agreement ends, etc. My firm focuses on Internet, media and entertainment law.

Re: Recording a compilation CD

In your short recital, I can think of at least 8 to 10 points you probably haven't considered, some of which are based on my assumptions as to what you're trying to do. When you state each of the artists are donating a song, does that mean you're selling it and retaining all revenues, including mechanical royalties? When you state they're keeping the rights to their songs does that mean they're getting all the revenues? If you have a website, what does promoting and distributing the CD statewide mean? You ought to retain an attorney. I assume you're going to some cost to do this. If so, hire a knowledgable attorney.