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Tim Pool, Chris Pool, and the Subverse Trademark
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Jussie Smollett -- Where the Attack took place
Illinois Talent Agencies

How to Make a School Spirit Music Video for Youtube

Demo Reels - Using Film Clips

How to Work with a Creative Lawyer 

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Texas Talent Agents - The Official Word

DEMO REELS -- with Darryl Harbeck

ACTING - KIDS, TEENS, IMPROV, ETC - With Rob Adler

CHARACTER ACTOR - Dave Vescio

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TABLE OF CONTENTS Alphabetically

  • "Home" by Luke Bunch
  • "The Cave," covered by Courrier
  • 5 Advantages of Copyright Registration on a Song
  • 5 Ways to Lift Your Spirits
  • Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and the Brat Pack
  • Amicus Brief from Reporters Committe for Freedom of the Press
  • Anonymizer: What is it?
  • Attempt to Set Up Journalist with Child Porn
  • Barrett Brown at Writers Retreat
  • Bathroom Music Videos
  • Bicycle Typogram- Cool Biking Picture by Aaron Kuehn
  • Big Pimpin' Copyright Lawsuit
  • Bike Sharing - How It works
  • BIKE SONG - Prayers for Atheists
  • BitVote Intro
  • BLOG HOME PAGE
  • Blues Brothers - Hanson Tribute
  • Brett Kavanaugh's New Job
  • Camping for Music Festivals: Creating a Campground
  • Character Actor: Interview with Dave Vescio
  • Chicago Street Performers Law- Proposed Changes and why they are bad
  • Child Singer Scams
  • Co-Songwriters: Basic Music Law
  • Computer Genius Case Goes to Supreme Court
  • Copyright Bare Basics
  • Copyright Case before the US Supreme Court
  • Copyright Registration - Big Changes
  • Courrier: Thoughtful Rock Band Marketing
  • Cover Songs - Performing and Recording Them Legally
  • Cover Songs on Youtube
  • Cyberstalking: Illinois
  • Cyberstalking: New Illinois Legal Tools
  • Dear Sir, Google Canned Responses
  • Deep Web Secrecy and Security
  • Demo Music/ EPK - What to Include/ Leave Out
  • Demo Reels - Using Film Clips
  • Demo Reels - Why and How - with Darryl Harbeck
  • Depression: Mental Health and Music: Interview with Dr. Patrick Gunderson
  • Deray Sued by Cop for Incitement: Far-Fetched
  • Derivative Work - "Play that Song"
  • Design for Events -Disney/ E3 2010 Gaming Show Los Angeles
  • Disney "Let it Go" lawsuit: Think Again
  • Do I Need a Lawyer for My Music and Film Stuff?
  • Dot Gov: Beware of Fake Government Websites
  • Facebook: FB.GG?
  • Facebook's New Name?
  • Fake Profiles Used for Spying, Cyberstalking, Crowdturfing, Site-fluffing
  • Federal Computer Crimes List
  • Filing a Complaint with the FCC
  • Film Distribution Expenses - Budget for Them
  • Film The Police
  • Five (5) Ways to Kill a Rock Band
  • Five Persistent Myths about
  • Five Persistent Myths About Copyright
  • Flossin', The Backpack Kid, Lawsuits, and Copyright Law
  • Free Music for Youtube Videos
  • Free Screenwriting Software Download - Celtx
  • Freedom of Speech and Social Media
  • Getting Good Rock Band Photos - Interview with Magi Wangler
  • Hellish Prisons: Where Millions in the U.S. Reside
  • Hollywood Translator
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  • How to Make It in Music Today
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  • Human Rights Defenders Risks
  • I Answer Legal Questions from the Public
  • Illinois Eavesdropping Law and Video at Protests
  • Illinois No Guns Allowed Signs
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  • Intellectual Property Basics
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  • Kanye West Response re Record Labels
  • Kenny Royster, Nashville Music Producer on Studio Music Work
  • Legal Checklist for Apps, Websites, and SaaS
  • Legal Questions Answered for Low Price
  • Leiv Parton, Videomaker
  • Leonard Cohen on Why You Need a Music Lawyer
  • Letter to Facebook
  • Manager vs. Agent
  • Marijuana and Trademark
  • Mark Zuckerberg Senate Testimony: My Review
  • Medical Marijuana Shops: Laws
  • Mothers of Adult Sons on Facebook: helpful hints
  • Music Artists: Does Sound Exchange Have Money for You?
  • Music Law and Business Workshop
  • Music Now: What's Hot and What Snot
  • Music Samples - How to Use Them Legally
  • Music Scam Alert!
  • Music Scams - Some Common Ones to Avoid
  • Music Shows and insurance: What You Can't Do
  • Musician/ Child Molester: Help Catch Him!
  • Naming Your Creative Business
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  • Part 1. Copyright on Songs. The Basics: Getting the Words Correct. Copyright vs. Copywrite
  • Part 2. Copyright on Songs. The Basics: What Songs Can Have a Copyright?/ Tangible Form
  • Part 3. Copyright on Songs. The Basics: What Songs Can Have a Copyright?/ Creative and Original
  • Part 4 . Copyright on Songs. The Basics: How to Register Copyright on Your Songs
  • Pay-to-Play is the Boogeyman of Music
  • Pete Seeger's Songs
  • Picking a Name for Your Rock Band: 7 Rules
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  • Raising Children: 30 Ideas
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  • Recording a Cover Song: Most Basic Things in Music Law #1
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  • Rock Band Legal Troubles and How to Avoid Them
  • Rock Bands and Mid-Life Crisis
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  • Stalking Notice and Disclaimer
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  • Street Performers: Some Favorite Acts
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  • Tunecore: Emails and Replies
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  • Using Songs in a Film Legally: Synch Rights, Part 2 - What about Music Licensors?
  • Valentines - free cards
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  • Venue Safety
  • Venues Beyond Bars: In-Store Musical Performances
  • Voice Coach: Interview with Cari Cole
  • Volunteer: Give and Get
  • Wes Humpston: Skateboard Artist, original Dogtown Skater
  • What Hackers Do
  • What is a Contract?
  • What is a Music Booker or Booking Agent?
  • What is a Music Talent Developer?
  • What is a Talent Agent and How Do I Get One?
  • What's Really Wrong with SOPA and PIPA?
  • Why I Use Blogger
  • WHY Myspace Used to be the Ideal Place for Rock Bands/ The Death of Myspace
  • Youtube Songs Letter
  • Youtube: How to Make a School Spirit Video for Youtube

Sue Basko


Sue Basko is a lawyer in California, Illinois, and is an attorney and counsellor of the U.S. Supreme Court. She works in law for music, film, design, indie journalism, protest law, and land use planning. She earned a Juris Doctorate graduating maga cum laude. She has a B.A. in Film and Video and attended graduate school in Radio/ TV/ Film with an emphasis on digital production, media law, and management.
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