Policy & Legal
Policy & Legal in the music industry encompasses the regulatory, compliance, and legal framework departments within music companies. This subcategory covers business and legal affairs teams responsible for contract negotiation, copyright management, licensing agreements, royalty administration, and regulatory compliance. These departments handle artist recording contracts, publishing agreements, digital licensing, trademark protection, and dispute resolution while ensuring companies operate within legal boundaries and industry regulations.
Sources
Universal Music Group Annual Report 2024, Warner Music Group job postings, Sony Music Entertainment business affairs descriptions
Updated:
Jun 6, 2025
Policy & Legal
Policy & Legal in the music industry encompasses the regulatory, compliance, and legal framework departments within music companies. This subcategory covers business and legal affairs teams responsible for contract negotiation, copyright management, licensing agreements, royalty administration, and regulatory compliance. These departments handle artist recording contracts, publishing agreements, digital licensing, trademark protection, and dispute resolution while ensuring companies operate within legal boundaries and industry regulations.
Sources
Universal Music Group Annual Report 2024, Warner Music Group job postings, Sony Music Entertainment business affairs descriptions
Updated:
Jun 6, 2025
Policy & Legal
Policy & Legal in the music industry encompasses the regulatory, compliance, and legal framework departments within music companies. This subcategory covers business and legal affairs teams responsible for contract negotiation, copyright management, licensing agreements, royalty administration, and regulatory compliance. These departments handle artist recording contracts, publishing agreements, digital licensing, trademark protection, and dispute resolution while ensuring companies operate within legal boundaries and industry regulations.
Sources
Universal Music Group Annual Report 2024, Warner Music Group job postings, Sony Music Entertainment business affairs descriptions
Updated:
Jun 6, 2025
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