Peter S. Shukat is a founder and Partner with the New York-based entertainment law firm Shukat Arrow Hafer Weber & Herbsman, L.L.P. He personally oversees the business affairs of some of music’s biggest names, including Yoko Ono and the estate of Miles Davis.
Peter Shukat, an entertainment lawyer with Shukat, Arrow, Hafer, Weber & Herbsman in New York City, introduces himself, his firm and his clients, and discusses how he got his start in the industry.
Peter Shukat is an entertainment lawyer with Shukat, Arrow, Hafer, Weber & Herbsman in New York City. He discusses two important aspects to consider when choosing a lawyer. First, by recommendation and second, through an informal interview with the firm under consideration.
Peter Shukat is an entertainment lawyer with Shukat, Arrow, Hafer, Weber & Herbsman in New York City. He discusses the distinct differences between copyrights and trademarks.
Peter Shukat is an entertainment lawyer with Shukat, Arrow, Hafer, Weber & Herbsman in New York City. He discusses performing rights organizations such as ASCAP, BMI, and SESAC and when it is necessary to obtain a public performance license.
Peter Shukat is an entertainment lawyer with Shukat, Arrow, Hafer, Weber & Herbsman in New York City. He explains the purpose of a mechanical license and when it is necessary to obtain one.
Peter Shukat is an entertainment lawyer with Shukat, Arrow, Hafer, Weber & Herbsman in New York City. He discusses the purpose of the synchronization license and the master license and why both of these licenses may be necessary for audio-visual works.
Peter Shukat is an entertainment lawyer with Shukat, Arrow, Hafer, Weber & Herbsman in New York City. He explains the use of grand rights licenses in theatrical presentations and how the royalties are split among writers.
Peter Shukat is an entertainment lawyer with Shukat, Arrow, Hafer, Weber & Herbsman in New York City. He discusses the use of print licenses and and what to do when printing lyrics in a book or newspaper.
Peter Shukat is an entertainment lawyer with Shukat, Arrow, Hafer, Weber & Herbsman in New York City. He discusses common disputes between artists and record companies regarding record contracts.
Peter Shukat is an entertainment lawyer with Shukat, Arrow, Hafer, Weber & Herbsman in New York City. He discusses common provisions in a management contract such as the term, the percentage paid, and whether or not there is a sunset clause.
Peter Shukat is an entertainment lawyer with Shukat, Arrow, Hafer, Weber & Herbsman in New York City. He discusses the importance of protecting your copyright through copyright registration.
Peter Shukat is an entertainment lawyer with Shukat, Arrow, Hafer, Weber & Herbsman in New York City. He discusses sampling and the licenses that are necessary to sample music in a recording.
Peter Shukat is an entertainment lawyer with Shukat, Arrow, Hafer, Weber & Herbsman in New York City. He discusses key issues in a recording contract such as the amount of product the label agrees to give and what kind of advance/royalty is going to be paid. He also covers the restrictions and limitations an artist can put on a record company and the mechanical royalty clause.
Peter Shukat is an entertainment lawyer with Shukat, Arrow, Hafer, Weber & Herbsman in New York City. He discusses the major differences between a publisher owning the copyrights and borrowing the copyrights from the songwriter for a period of time.
