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If it isn't you singing an original song you wrote, don't distribute or allow the distribution of the performance for free or profit.
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Can you legally tape record a police officer during a traffic stop?
Some states have laws that prohibit making a sound recording of any communication unless all of the parties have been advised the recording is being made. This applies even if the communication is taking place in a public place. There is an ongoing case in Maryland where a motorcyclist was stopped by a plainclothes Maryland state trooper after the cyclist was observed speeding through traffic at around 100 mph. The cyclist had a small camera mounted on his helmet, as he intended to make a video of this and post it on YouTube. The camera captured the sound and video of the trooper's actions. The cyclist is now facing trial for making a covert sound recording, which is a felony in Maryland. Most states do not have this law, but the safest course of action would be to advise any officer you are recording that the recording is being made. I am unaware of any law that would allow the officer to order you to stop recording him, or to take the recording device from you.
What are the copyright restrictions on the song Streamline by Newton?
If your use is not covered by a limitation, defense, or exception in the law, you would need a license for the underlying tune, as well as a master use license for the particular recording.
Who is the female singer of the band Lucky Eyes?
Amber Oldham Savarro. She is a writer/actress (born 1983 in New York) and is married to Paul Oldham (recording engineer and musician). She is the sister-in law of Ned and Will Oldham.
Can you use an unique music recording artist's name as a music album's title?
No; even if the name has not be registered as a trademark, common law trademark would apply, and it could easily be argued that you are attempting to defraud the public by implying a connection with the artist that doesn't exist.
Who owns the master recording of a song?
"If the artist paid the studio up front for recording services, the artist owns the master.If the studio or record company financed the recording, then they own the master."It can get a little more complicated than that. Without a contract, ownership of the Master Recording can become a very sticky and lawfully expensive problem.The argument of ownership of Master Recording is simplified to "who owns the copyright." The law in the U.S states that once the lyrical and musical content is created, the copyright belongs to those parties of creation. Submitting and paying for that copyright essentially gives you more protection under the law, but it is already statutorily implied once it is fixed to a tangible medium.Even if an artist has not paid his studio fees (if there is no Record Label or other exclusive or non-exclusive contract in place) the Studio still cannot release the song for commercial or promotional gain without written consent from all persons entitled to ownership of the copyright. (since part of the intellectual property still belongs to the creators of the music.) Furthermore, they cannot destroy that master recording either. (it is unlawful to destroy someone else's intellectual property). I have seen the argument used that since Congress states in the copyright act that "capturing and electronically processing the sounds and compiling and editing them to make the final sound recording "may be enough for a claim of authorship", studios that have not been compensated for their services can manipulate the Master Recording on a non-exclusive basis (once the other copyright owners are also compensated), it is still a very grey area. It entails the law stating "may be enough for a claim of authorship." They would have to prove that they added to the song in a "significant way" and also, why they are due authorship/ownership. This can be very hard to prove without a written contract, and courts have found for and against this argument. It further complicates the situation because as a point of law, recording , mixing & mastering cannot be said to create a "tangible work" that is "significant." One would have to prove that if this song was recorded by, mixed by and mastered by the Creators of the musical content, that it would not be the same "song" capable of the same level of "success". Viral marketing only hurts this process, since we have seen many amateur recordings done on YouTube give tons of people overnight success. Furthermore, the Studio would have to secure a Mechanical license from the band/artist/composer before being able to Publish the song.The real life scenario is that the authors of the music (composers, writers and sometimes the producer) own the Copyright unless there is a specific production or Label agreement in place which already states ownership as otherwise. Even if someone else has flipped the bill for the song to become a "Mastered Recording", that in itself is not enough to statutorily grant ownership. It is merely a loose (and unenforceable in most cases) rule of thumb.
Do any securtiy cameras have audio?
Some security cameras do have audio, however, in some places it is against the law to have both audio and video recording.
Are the recordings from a nanny camera legal in a court of law?
Laws from state to state vary slightly regarding the legality of nanny camera usage by employers in their homes, and laws pertaining to video recording and audio recording are different as well. Knowing what is legal in your state could protect your family and keep you out of serious legal trouble.
What does the term forensic mean?
Pertaining to the law.
What is the Arizona law on camels?
Arizona law says it's illegal to shoot a camel.
When was the Arizona SB1070 law passed?
SN1070 law in Arizona was passed on april 23 2010
Where can you find more information pertaining to divorce lawyers?
You can find more information pertaining to divorce lawyers at your local law firm. You can also visit law firms that specialize in divorces, such as "divorce law firms"
Why is this Arizona immigration a good law?
The Arizona immigration law is basically a state level reflection of Federal law. Arizona passed the law at a state level so they would have authority to enforce the law, since the federal government refuses to enforce it.
Name of the law pertaining to the force of heart contraction?
Cardio
Is digital recording admisable in LA Superior court?
If the recording was done according to law, yes.
Why was the Arizona immigration law passed?
The Arizona law was passed because of growing frustration over illegal immigration.
What is meant by legal?
Legal means either pertaining to law (government justice) or something that is permitted by the law.
Where does Alabama stand on recording a phone conversation?
no law
