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Recent Posts

Beatles Bootlegs: early limits of copyright enforcement

The Beatles encountered unauthorized recordings long before the music industry had tools to respond effectively. Live performances, studio outtakes, and broadcast recordings circulated outside official channels with increasing frequency during the late 1960s and early 1970s. These recordings challenged existing…

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Northern Songs: How Lennon-McCartney Lost Control

John Lennon and Paul McCartney began writing songs together as teenagers. Those songs became the foundation of the Beatles and, within a few years, one of the most valuable publishing catalogs in popular music. The shift from songwriting to corporate…

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The Beatles and Bad Contracts

The Beatles’ financial conflicts did not begin with a single lawsuit or end with the band’s breakup. They developed through a series of contracts, management decisions, and accounting practices that locked control away from the artists themselves. Those decisions created…

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Paul McCartney went to court to protect the Beatles

Paul McCartney’s 1970 lawsuit against the other Beatles remains one of the most misunderstood moments in the band’s history. It is often described as betrayal or abandonment. From a legal perspective, it reads very differently. The lawsuit functioned as an…

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Emergency Preparedness on a Budget

Emergency preparedness does not require expensive gear or specialty supplies. Most effective preparation comes from planning, organization, and using what you already have. Budget-friendly preparedness focuses on reducing risk and improving response without creating financial strain. Start With Planning, Not…

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Tornado Safety Planning

Tornadoes can form quickly and with little warning. Unlike hurricanes, there may be no days-long lead time to prepare. Planning ahead focuses on where to go, how to get there fast, and how to reduce risk when seconds matter. Tornado…

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Hello,

I’m Stephanie

I’m a Florida attorney who helps musicians and creative professionals understand the legal side of their work. My background in law and lifelong love of music inspired me to focus on making contracts and rights clear for the people who make art possible.

When I’m not working with clients, you’ll usually find me practicing guitar, exploring local record stores, or listening to the Beatles.

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