Stephanie Iken, Attorney at Law

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  • Is an Email Agreement Enforceable?

    Short answer: often yes. Many musicians assume that if something is not printed and signed, it does not count. That assumption causes problems when disputes arise over pay, set times, cancellations, or responsibilities. Email agreements can be enforceable. What matters is not the format. What matters is whether there was a clear agreement. What Makes…

  • Can a Venue Change the Pay After the Performance?

    Short answer: usually no.Longer answer: it depends on what was agreed to and how clearly it was documented. This situation comes up more often than musicians expect. The show ends, the gear is packed, and someone says the pay is lower than discussed, delayed, or dependent on factors that were never mentioned before. Understanding how…