Lisa Alter ranked Band 1 Lawyer by Chambers and Partners
Lisa Alter has been ranked a Band 1 lawyer in the Media and Entertainment: Music-New York category by Chambers and Partners. Chambers ranks the top lawyers and law firms across the U.S. based on technical legal ability, professional conduct, client service, commercial astuteness, diligence, commitment, and other qualities valued by clients.Primary Wave to Market and Administer Expansive Burt Bacharach Catalog
In a new deal, Primary Wave will be marketing and administering the catalog of Burt Bacharach, with the option to acquire a partnership interest. Bacharach’s catalog includes over 500 compositions, with nine No. 1 songs and 48 top 10 hits. Bacharach recently received the ICON award, and his songs have been recorded by the likes of Perry Como, Dionne Warwick, the Beatles, Tom Jones, Dusty Springfield, Neil Diamond, Patti Labelle, Elvis Costello, and Rod Stewart.Primary Wave Acquires Majority Stake in Air Supply’s Music Publishing Catalog and Artist Master Royalty Stream
Primary Wave has acquired a 70% stake in Air Supply’s music publishing catalog and artist master royalty stream directly from band members Graham Russell and Russell Hitchcock. Air Supply is an Australian soft-rock duo that has sold more than 200 million albums worldwide and whose hits include "All Out Of Love," "Lost In Love," "Making Love Out Of Nothing At All" and "The One That You Love".Primary Wave Acquires Gasoline Alley’s Publishing and Master Royalty Stream, including Hits by Sublime
Primary Wave has acquired the music publishing and master royalty streams of Gasoline Alley, Inc. The deal encompasses Gasoline Alley's joint venture with Universal Music Publishing Group, which includes works from Gasoline Alley signees such as ska punk band Sublime. Sublime rose to fame in the mid-1990’s with hits "Santeria," "Badfish," "Wrong Way" and "Doin' Time." The agreement also includes Shai's 1992 R&B single "If I Ever Fall In Love."Lisa Alter Named to Billboard’s 2020 “Power List”
Lisa Alter has been named to Billboard’s 2020 “Power List”, an honor reserved for top figures who have played influential roles in the global music industry.Primary Wave Acquires a Majority Stake in Donny Hathaway’s Estate
In a new partnership with Donny Hathaway's Estate, Primary Wave Music Publishing has acquired a majority ownership interest in the soul legend's music publishing catalog and artist master royalty stream. Donny Hathaway was recently honored with a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award and is known for his iconic hits including "The Ghetto," "Someday We’ll All Be Free," "Love, Love, Love”, and the holiday classic, “This Christmas.”Lisa Alter Quoted in Hollywood Reporter “Year Ender” – “Content Clashes and the Netflix Effect: Hollywood Lawyers Discuss the Decade Ahead”
Lisa Alter was recently quoted in Ashley Cullins’ Hollywood Reporter article “Content Clashes and the Netflix Effect: Hollywood Lawyers Discuss the Decade Ahead.” Lisa, among several other prominent attorneys, shares her thoughts on the most significant legal events of the past decade, and what to look out for in the 2020s.Billboard Names Lisa Alter and Jacqueline Charlesworth in “Women In Music” 2019 Top Executives
Lisa Alter and Jacqueline Charlesworth have been honored by Billboard’s “Women In Music” as two of the most powerful executives in the industry. Each year, the list celebrates top industry leaders, veterans, and upcoming talents. Jacqueline was also profiled in the 2019 "Women In Music Hall Of Fame Executives” list.Alter Kendrick & Baron Files Amicus Brief for Songwriters
Alter Kendrick & Baron is proud to have filed this brief with the DC Circuit urging higher pay for songwriters.Lisa Alter Speaks with CNBC on Taylor Swift, Big Machine Records Feud
Lisa Alter offers insight on the legal issues at play in the dispute between Taylor Swift and her former label, Big Machine Label Group, including what is customary regarding recording agreements and the impact social media has on the issue.Senior Motion Picture Attorney and Rising Litigator Join Alter Kendrick & Baron
November 13, 2019, New York, NY – Copyright and music boutique Alter Kendrick & Baron has added senior intellectual property attorney Dean Marks and litigator Jennine Nwoko to serve its growing roster of entertainment industry clients.
Marks, a respected expert on copyright and digital rights, previously served as Executive Vice President, Deputy General Counsel and Chief, Global Content Protection for the Motion Picture Association of America ("MPAA"). At MPAA, Marks headed a global team to safeguard film and television content from piracy on behalf of the major Hollywood studios. Prior to that, Marks held senior in-house roles at Warner Bros. and Time Warner.
Nwoko’s practice focuses on copyright law, with an emphasis on music. She handles both litigation and transactional matters for music clients. Prior to joining AKB, Nwoko helped litigate cases on behalf of several Fortune 500 companies at a national law firm. She has also worked at an artist development company and represented artists in deals with major record labels.
“We are thrilled to have Dean and Jennine join our firm,” says Lisa Alter. AKB partner Jacqueline Charlesworth adds: “What a privilege it is to be working with Dean, with his tremendous expertise in intellectual property issues, and Jennine, whose music and litigation capabilities will be invaluable to our team.”
Alter Kendrick & Baron is at the forefront of music copyright law, handling both litigation matters and complex transactions involving significant music assets. The firm also advises on matters involving film, software and other types of intellectual property.