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What is a 50/50 Record Deal?

Jay Cooper
Attorney Jay Cooper is Chair of the Los Angeles Entertainment Practice of Greenberg Traurig. In addition to his decades-long career representing some of the biggest names in rock and pop, Cooper is a former president of NARAS, a noted author in the fields of intellectual property and contract negotiation, and an in-demand guest lecturer. He is also a musician who, early in his career, made the decision to abandon a professional music career for one in entertainment law.
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Jay Cooper, a music lawyer based in Los Angeles, assesses the new vogue for 50/50 record deals and whether they are beneficial for artists. He also explains how 50/50 deals differ from traditional royalty-participant deals.



Shoot Date:
November 2007
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Artist Development | Record Deals | Recoupment | Royalties

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