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Before You Sign a Contract Be careful about signing on the dotted line -- here are savvy contract tips from the Arts Council of New Orleans.
By: Arts Council of New Orleans
Lawyer Referral and Information
(Separate Website)
Here is a link to the Lawyer Referral and Information page from the site of the Louisiana State Bar Association. Here are the individual numbers listed on that site:
Lawyer Referral Numbers
Baton Rouge:
(225)344-9926
Lafayette
(337)237-4700
Lake Charles:
(337)436-3308
New Orleans
(504)561-8828
Shreveport:
(318)222-0720
By: Louisiana State Bar Association
To Be or Not To Be 501(c)(3) Webinar Available On Demand
(Separate Website)
Free Webinar from the Arts Council of New Orleans. From the announcement:
* Alternatives to becoming 501c3
* When is the right time to incorporate
* How to incorporate
* Your responsibilities once you have incorporated
By: Arts Council of New Orleans
Your Music Business Team Webinar Now Available On Demand
Free webinar from the Arts Council of New Orleans. From the announcement:
* What you should look for in an entertainment attorney.
* What's expected of your manager, and what your legal rights are.
* What's a band agreement, and why you should have one.
* Working with labels.
* The importance of trademarks, and more!
By: Arts Council of New Orleans
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