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Laws of Entertainment

The Laws of Entertainment provides an insightful look at the laws, trends and topical issues of all things entertainment. Hosted by Lisa Bonner, an uber opinionated 19 year veteran of entertainment and media law, Lisa and her guests take you on a fun, entertaining, behind the scenes look at this business of entertainment. If it’s in the zeitgeist, we’re talking about it; if it’s a current issue in intellectual property law, you’re hearing about it. You’ll be a little more entertained and a lot more informed.
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Feb 12, 2016

Lisa's guest this week is Tabetha Plummer, Esq. We realize that we have a lot of listeners who are trying to get some answers on how to get a recording deal, and what to expect once you get that deal. Lisa and Tabetha talk about how the best ways to get your music noticed, what record deals look like in 2016 (oh how times have changed) and the basics of a co-publishing deal. This podcast serves as a primer for all the aspiring music artists on the fundamentals of the business and legal pitfalls and suggestions to help you on your quest.

Feb 3, 2016
This week, Lisa's guest is Johnta Austin. Johnta is a singer, songwriter, producer who has won 2 Grammy Awards for co-writing Mariah Carey's "We Belong Together' and Mary J. Blige's "Be Without You." Johnta talks to us about the business of songwriting, what makes a great songwriter, sampling, and how he got his start in music by honing his talent, preparation and making the right connections. If you're an artist looking to further your knowledge of the business side of the creative process, you don't want to miss this episode.
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