Chapter 1: The Genesis of a Digital Dream In the heart of a bustling city, two old friends, Alex and Lizzie, found themselves reunited over coffee in a quaint café. Their conversation, a blend of nostalgia and shared dreams, drifted towards a mutual passion: creating a space for relaxation and meditation through a digital partnership. … Continue Reading
Contractual Freedom: Lessons from A&A Music and Bosman Cases
Contracts are the backbone of modern business relationships, providing a means for parties to establish mutual obligations and expectations. However, what happens when a contract comes to an end? Does the party that wishes to move on have an obligation to continue collaborating with the other party? The recent Dutch case of A&A Music v. … Continue Reading
Record Label Dispute Lessons: Navigating the Legal Maze
Megan Thee Stallion’s Record Label Dispute Megan Thee Stallion, Grammy-winning rapper, has been making headlines lately for her ongoing legal record label dispute with 1501 Certified Entertainment. The dispute began in March 2020, when Stallion signed a management and recording contract with the label. The contract reportedly gave the label 60% of her recording income, … Continue Reading
Interview met Moo Miero, de nieuwste partner van Backstage Legal
Sinds 1 maart 2024 maakt Moo Miero onderdeel uit van Backstage Legal. Zij heeft op 26 maart 2024 haar stageverklaring als advocaat behaald en is nu zelfstandig advocaat. Naast haar carrière in het recht, is Moo ook model. Hey Moo, wat maakte dat je als model besloot om advocaat te worden, en hoe heeft deze … Continue Reading
Modelling and Its Need for Reform: Beyond the Glitz and Glamour
Introduction to Modelling As we take a closer look at the Dutch modelling industry, we find that progress has certainly been made in regard to safeguarding models’ rights and welfare. In the Netherlands, the fashion industry has taken significant steps towards creating a safer and healthier working environment for models. However, this glamorous world is … Continue Reading
Legal Insights for Emerging Artists – Exploringthe Case for Music Sampling
Factual Scenario Imagine a talented up-and-coming musician named Sarah, who has recently gained popularity in the electronic music scene for her innovative remixes of classic jazz tracks. As such, she sometimes creates new music by sampling old songs she finds inspiring. Sarah’s also known for her unique ability to blend different music genres, creating fresh … Continue Reading
Guide to Understanding NFTs: Transforming Art into the Digital Era
Introduction to NFTs Welcome to our extensive guide on Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) – the revolutionary digital assets transforming the art world. Whether you’re an artist ready to embrace the digital arena or simply intrigued by this emerging phenomenon, this guide is designed to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of NFTs, their relationship with copyright … Continue Reading
Legal Aspects of Copyright and AI in the Music Industry
In recent decades, artificial intelligence, often abbreviated as “AI,” has had a huge impact on various industries, including the music industry. With the rise of advanced algorithms and machine learning technologies, musicians and music platforms have begun to embrace AI. This adoption aims to improve creative processes, make music creation more efficient, and enrich the … Continue Reading
Transparantieplicht en contracten in de creatieve sector
Sinds 7 juni 2022 geldt in Nederland een transparantieplicht voor partijen die op grond van een daartoe strekkende overeenkomst muziek of andere kunst exploiteren. Deze transparantieplicht houdt kort gezegd in dat de exploitant van een werk aan de maker daarvan jaarlijks een overzicht moet geven van de volledige exploitatie van het werk. Zo kunnen makers … Continue Reading
Restauranteigenaar maakt inbreuk op auteursrecht & naburig recht
Onlangs heeft de rechtbank Zeeland-West-Brabant bepaald dat een restauranteigenaar inbreuk heeft gemaakt op de auteursrechten en naburige rechten van Buma en Sena. De gedaagde was geen licentie overeengekomen met Buma en Sena. Maar, zij heeft gedurende 3 jaren wel muziek laten horen in haar restaurant. De rechtbank oordeelde dat dit een inbreuk opleverde en veroordeelde gedaagde tot … Continue Reading