ChatGPT

ChatGPT and the Legal Frontier: Empowering Attorneys with AI

Introduction Artificial intelligence (AI) has witnessed a remarkable rise over the past few decades, transforming numerous industries and revolutionising the way we work and live. From healthcare to finance, manufacturing to transportation, AI has left an indelible mark on diverse sectors. It is amplifying efficiency and augmenting human capabilities. The field of law, too, has … Continue Reading

Contractual freedom

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

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

Modeling

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

Music Sampling

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

Music Market Mission

DME & IMCJ Music Market Mission 2023: Tokyo

In november 2023 vond de Music Market Mission van Dutch Music Export en Independent Music Council Japan plaats in het prachtige Tokio. Media- en entertainmentadvocaat Sander Petit was erbij namens Backstage Legal. Hij beschrijft in dit artikel zijn ervaringen en lessen. この貿易ミッションを企画してくださった団体、たゆまぬ努力、そしておもてなしに深く感謝したいと思います。記事の残りの部分はオランダ語ですが、ブラウザによっては、この記事を翻訳できます。 TL:DR >>> Het was leuk, moeilijke markt om binnen te komen, beetje ouderwets … Continue Reading

Qommunity

Qommunity x Backstage Legal ADE Breakfast 2023

Op de vrijdag van het Amsterdam Dance Event organiseerden Backstage Legal en The Freelance Qommunity een brunch & learn meeting bij The Social Hub op de Wibautstraat. Na een weemoedige blik naar het gebouw links en na ons door de nodige regendruppels heen gewurmd te hebben, troffen we een gezellig club qollega’s aan die bij … Continue Reading

freelancer

Freelancer, wat zijn je rechten en de regels?

Check out (and forward) the English version of this article about freelancers @ The Music Recruiters website and via Instagram! Freelancers zijn de vrije m/v/x van de arbeidsmarkt. Freelancen is een flexibele arbeidsvorm waarbij je opdrachten kan aannemen en deze op eigen houtje kan uitvoeren. Het is bovendien een bijzondere arbeidsvorm, omdat het in de … Continue Reading