Music attorney Chris Castle presents the record release checklist. In part 1, he covers sound recordings and songs, work for hire agreements, union issues, guest artists and step outs, courtesy credits, song split agreements and producers. For the checklist, visit the ARI website https://www.artistrightsinstitute.org/financial-education/a-artists-guide-to-record-releases-part-1

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AI Legislation, A View from Europe: Helienne Lindvall, President of the European Composer and Songwriter Alliance (ECSA) and ARI Director Chris Castle in conversation regarding current issues for creators regarding the EU AI Act and the UK Text and Data Mining legislation.

The European Composer and Songwriter Alliance: http://www.composeralliance.org

EU Artificial Intelligence Act: https://artificialintelligenceact.eu/implementation-documents/

Artist Rights Institute, Submission to UK Intellectual Property Office AI Consultation https://artistrightswatchdotcom.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/ari-comment-in-ipo-consultation-v-f.pdf

Artist Rights Symposium, Washington DC, George York on International AI Legislation https://www.artistrightsinstitute.org/symposium-2024/overview-of-international-ai-legislation

Follow Helienne on X: http://www.twitter.com/helienne

and Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/helienne-lindvall/

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Artist Rights Institute Director Chris Castle and music attorney Kevin Casini discuss union organizing, collective bargaining and health care issues for songwriters.

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Important resources:

Music Health Alliance https://www.musichealthalliance.com

Health Alliance for Austin Musician http://www.myhaam.org

See discussion of Canada's Mechanical License Agreement https://musictechpolicy.com/2012/01/1...

Controlled Compositions Part 1 https://musictechpolicy.com/2010/03/2... and Controlled Compositions and Frozen Mechanicals https://musictechpolicy.com/2020/10/1...

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