The King's Estate Sues Music Publisher Chrysalis Music Group

Written By Tamera H. Bennett

Elvis Presley Enterprises, LLC sued Chrysalis Music Group, Inc. in New York County Supreme Court for breach of a 2002  world-wide Music Publishing Administration Agreement. The Complaint makes for interesting reading and lays out the history of Elvis Presley's songwriting career.  The Complaint alleges Chrysalis failed to properly license, collect and protect the song assets.  There is also a claim that Chrysalis failed to properly promote the song catalog and there were "lost opportunities."

While I find the arguments regarding lack of properly accounting, paying, and protecting the rights of the songs persuasive, I doubt a cause of action related to "lost opportunities" will fly.

The music publishing administration agreement is attached to the complaint.  You can read more at The Hollywood Reporter Esq. Blog.

 

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.

http://www.tbennettlaw.com
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