Stephanie Iken, Attorney at Law

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  • How George Harrison’s “My Sweet Lord” changed copyright law

    The lawsuit over My Sweet Lord occupies a strange place in music history. The song remains beloved, but to songwriters, the case remains unsettling. In reaching the decision in this case, the court introduced a form of liability that does not depend on intent, memory, or deliberate copying. For songwriters, the ruling altered how similarity…

  • What Happens If a Venue Does Not Pay After the Show?

    Most musicians do not expect to leave a show unpaid. When it happens, it is frustrating, awkward, and often confusing. People are packing up gear, the crowd is gone, and suddenly the person who was supposed to hand over the money is unavailable, making excuses, or promising to “Venmo later.” This situation is more common…