Michael Jackson Estate Inks Sony Record Deal

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Written By Tamera H. Bennett

The Estate of Michael Jackson inked what is touted as the most lucrative record deal ever providing $250 million in advances.  The estate will continue to own Jackson's master records and license them to Sony for distribution and exploitation. The agreement does not include music publishing, merchandise, or name and likeness rights.  Sony may license the tracks for uses in video games, toys, etc.

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Tamera H. Bennett

Tamera H. Bennett is a wife, mom, lawyer, mediator, blogger, podcaster, and legal writer. For two decades she’s helped clients protect what they create by practicing trademark, copyright and entertainment law in Texas and Tennessee.

Tamera has co-hosted more than 85 episodes of the Entertainment Law Update Podcast since 2009. And, she’s been honored to write for BILLBOARD magazine and the TEXAS LAWYER.

In the summer of 2015, Tamera backpacked 100 miles over 10 days with her son's Boy Scout Troop. Tamera walked her first half-marathon in 2012 and walked the Cowtown Half Marathon in February 2016 and February 2017 with a PR each time. You can visit Tamera’s blog at createprotect.com and follow her on Twitter @tamerabennett.

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