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Massey Hall is Re-opening with 3 New Music Venues
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Massey Hall is Re-opening with 3 New Music Venues

December 8, 2020December 8, 2020 Paul 1 min read

The COVID-19 pandemic has led to the closure of at least a dozen music venues in Toronto. That’s a devastating loss that the live music […]

Bob Dylan Sold His Copyright… What Does That Mean?
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Bob Dylan Sold His Copyright… What Does That Mean?

December 7, 2020December 7, 2020 Paul 3 mins read

Bob Dylan has apparently sold the copyright in his entire catalogue to Universal Music for an estimated $300m USD. But what does that mean, exactly?

City of Toronto Opportunities for Musicians
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City of Toronto Opportunities for Musicians

December 4, 2020December 4, 2020 Paul 1 min read

Toronto musicians hurting due to COVID-19 should take a look at some of the City’s available paid opportunities. Every bit helps. City Hall Live is […]

Re-record Restrictions and Live Streaming Shows
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Re-record Restrictions and Live Streaming Shows

December 2, 2020December 4, 2020 Paul 3 mins read

During the COVID-19 pandemic, many musicians have turned to live streaming shows. But if you are signed to a label, it’s important to pay attention […]

Triller Faces the Music
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Triller Faces the Music

December 1, 2020December 23, 2020 Paul 2 mins read

When YouTube first launched, the ability to easily share video content led to both rampant creation and infringement of copyright. With respect to the latter, […]

Concerts and Force Majeure Clauses: Are People Getting it Majeurely Wrong?
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Concerts and Force Majeure Clauses: Are People Getting it Majeurely Wrong?

November 5, 2020December 18, 2020 Paul 3 mins read

Covid cancelled a LOT of shows. And it also caused us to change the way we write contracts for future shows, since we can’t know […]

This Blog
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This Blog

October 26, 2020October 26, 2020 Paul 1 min read

After many years of thinking about it, I’ve decided to finally write a music law blog. No promises that posts will always be about music […]

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