The NPFL: a Legal Perspective on the Fans, Ticketing, and Commercialization of the Domestic Football League
Introduction Football or soccer? Whatever you call it, there’s one thing that doesn’t change, and that is the fans. “You need a solid football ticketing system in place to ensure that everybody who wants a ticket can get one”. There would be no such thing as professional football, or any professional sport for that matter, […]
Resolving Persistent Frictions Between the Music Label Companies and the Artists
The music industry thrives on the creativity and talent of artists who bring melodies, lyrics,
and emotions to life. However, an ongoing issue that persists in this industry involves the
frictions between artists and music label companies. These frictions primarily revolve
around issues of fairness, transparency, and the distribution of power and revenue. In this
article, we will explore some of the key challenges faced by artists and propose potential
solutions to bridge these gaps and foster healthier relationships within the music industry.
Legal and commercial implications of the sale of music catalogue: Justin bieber as a case study
On January 24, 2023, Justin Bieber reportedly sold all the rights to his music catalogue;
including his masters, publishing rights and all monies generated from the writer’s share of
his public performance royalties, to Hipgnosis Song Management (“Hipgnosis”). The deal
was valued at a whopping $200,000,000 (Two Hundred Million Dollars). Since his music
career took off in 2010, Justin has had major international hits to his credit; like ‘Baby’, ‘Stay’,
‘Sorry’, among other singles and successful collaborations. These hits have spawned 6 studio
albums and several compilation albums. His $200M deal grants Hipgnosis, all Justin’s rights
to a catalogue containing about 291 songs released before December 31, 2021
FIFA’s latest commentary on its regulations on status and transfer of players: an exclusive summary
In keeping with its commitment to release a commentary on her Regulation on the Status and Transfer of Players (RSTP) bi-annually, the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) issued a commentary on the RSTP on November 28, 2023. Here is an executive summary.