![]() Passman wrote the book on the music industry - literally. Though many acts once shied away from such corporate associations, he says it's worth it "as long as the branding opportunity is consistent with who they are as artists." Developing clients that Meiselas calls "potential superstars in the making" are Bebe Rexha - the go-to guest vocalist for G-Eazy, David Guetta and Martin Garrix - and Republic Records' Stanaj. "The diversity of the branding is an example of what the current music business is about," says New York-based Meiselas. He matched The Weeknd with Puma, Bacardi and H&M - and Lady Gaga with Tiffany (not to mention negotiating her Super Bowl, Coachella and A Star Is Born contracts). Meiselas is the man with the plan to pair his clients with brands. She doesn't only know music law, she knows the tunes themselves - and has performed onstage with former client Dickey Betts. Lepera also is representing Timbaland in the copyright fight over "Big Pimpin'," which will soon be argued in the Ninth Circuit. "He vehemently denies the allegations and he wants to restore his reputation," Lepera says of Luke, who is suing the singer for defamation and breach of contract. A New York judge denied a preliminary injunction that would have released Kesha from her recording contract with Luke’s (now former) label and dismissed her abuse claims Kesha is appealing. Luke in his dispute with Kesha, who accused the producer of sexually assaulting her. Lepera made news last year representing Dr. ![]() Image Credit: Courtesy of Alex Kaplan Photography Her songwriter advocacy work also continues, as she tries to help artists navigate the uncertain waters where technological innovation meets antiquated laws. (Maldonado's first single drops in May.) The music lawyer is currently shopping a reality series for client Eddie Money - tentatively titled Real Money - about the rocker's life at home with his wife, five musical children and small herd of dogs. She recently inked an RCA record deal for Kirstin Maldonado, the only female in the Grammy-winning a cappella group Pentatonix, and assembled the singer's solo management team. LaPolt signed pop superstar Britney Spears last year, adding to an already impressive client roster that includes electronic music icon deadmau5, girl group Fifth Harmony and Aerosmith's Steven Tyler. Pepper, and the creation of the Pilgrimage Festival, a music and cultural event that's set in his home state of Tennessee. The UPenn grad also handles deals for superstar Justin Timberlake, which this year included the sale of health drink Bai Beverages (the * NSYNC alum is a part owner) to Dr. When Beyonce needs legal advice, she turns to Lande, who structured and negotiated the deal for Queen Bey's most recent visual album Lemonade to debut on HBO - with special viewing windows, followed by exclusive distribution on Tidal - and oversaw all material agreements for the Formation Concert Stadium Tour, one of the top 20 highest-grossing tours of all time. He also negotiated the sale of ownership in Sony/ATV on behalf of the Michael Jackson estate and negotiated a historic licensing agreement that allows, for the first time ever, Russians to license music from international music rights holders UMG, Warner Music Group and Sony Music Entertainment. The Atlanta-based lawyer was the architect behind the $600 million, 10-year pact between the Recording Academy and the broadcast network. “The issues have changed - as these new sources of revenue become very, very important, that requires additional negotiation."ĬBS will be the home of the Grammys for the next decade, all thanks to Katz. ![]() "The superstars now, like the Bruces and Madonnas and Stings and U2s, they're generating an enormous amount of money from their live performances and endorsements," he says. The firm that bears his name is also headed in that direction, working with Facebook, Spotify and Book of Mormon Broadway producer Scott Rudin. Once exclusively focused on music, and clients like Bruce Springsteen and Madonna, Grubman has adapted to the post-Napster digital era by expanding his practice to include film and TV. "You have to stay true to who the artist is, or was." "We do things we love and we think Michael would love." He also represents more than 30 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees or their estates, including The Doors, Carlos Santana, Janis Joplin and Otis Redding. "There are a number of things one can imagine in the future, without confirming, announcing or denying - a Broadway play, a biopic, some others things," Branca says. ![]() He spends much of his time managing the Michael Jackson estate, including building on last year's sale of its interest in Sony ATV for $750 million. If there's ever a musical based on the late King of Pop's catalog, Branca would be the legal mastermind behind it.
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