Musicians and the Law in Canada

4th Edition

Musicians and the Law in Canada written by Paul Sanderson is the definitive reference work for the Canadian music business.

The fourth edition includes contributions by numerous experts on the legalities of the music business.

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Music Law Handbook for Canada Volume I

Paul Sanderson’s informative handbook “Music Law Handbook for Canada: 10 Essential Legal Articles” (Publisher: Seraphim Editions) is a first of its kind publication in this field.

Its subjects include musical copyrights, copyright registration in Canada, publishing, legal aspects of independent recordings, contract basics, trademarks – information that artists should have handy as a compact business resource guide.

Available in limited numbers in hard copy, $15 for one handbook, $25 for both volumes.

Note, hardcopies of the handbook were published pre-2016.

The eBook versions are the first official revised update published in 2024.

eBook available on Amazon link below.

Music Law Handbook for Canada Volume II

Understanding rights and obligations is fundamental in today’s music industry.

Music Law Handbook for Canada: Volume Two written by Paul Sanderson covers numerous legal aspects including: key agreements in the music business, an overview of intellectual property law, a guide to licensing music, wills, production agreements and moral rights.

Available in limited numbers in hard copy only, $15 for one handbook, $25 for both volumes.

Note, hardcopies of the handbook were published pre-2016.

The eBook versions are the first official revised update published in 2024.

eBook available on Amazon link below.

Artists’ Contracts: Agreements for Visual and Media Artists

Paul Sanderson is co-author of "Artists’ Contracts: Agreements for Visual and Media Artists", (CARFAC Ontario) an outstanding and ready to use practical collection of contracts for visual and multi-media artists.

He was author of its predecessor "Model Agreements for Visual Artists" (CARO, 1982).

For more information on CARFAC, visit their website at www.carfacontario.ca