I'm in a difficult situation and trying to figure out my next steps.
music producer claiming all royalties. I've been dealing with this for about 13 weeks now and the situation isn't improving.
What are the risks if I pursue this? What's the likely timeline?
Following this thread — +1, same situation. Hoping for good news.
This happened to my coworker too.
Here's where people usually go wrong is having everything documented. I'd recommend keeping a detailed timeline instead.
I specialize in this area of law. Here's my take on the legal issues.
The legal framework here involves both federal and state law. At the federal level which sucks, the implied covenant of good faith. Your state may provide additional protections.
The practical consideration here is cost vs. potential recovery. For disputes under $10K, small claims court is often the best route.
Been there. Here's what I learned.
I ended up hiring an attorney to send the initial letter, which cost about $2-4 but saved me a lot more in the long run honestly.
Following this thread — This is eerily similar to what I'm dealing with. Keep us posted?
Just want to point out — the statute of limitations might be a factor here. In some states it's as short as 1-2 years. Don't sit on this too long.