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In need of legal advice? Let’s talk. We’re here to guide you every step of the way.

Navigating the complex legal system can be daunting. It’s not just about knowing the law; it’s about understanding how it applies to your specific circumstances. We’re committed to breaking down complex legal jargon into understandable terms, empowering you with the knowledge you need to make informed decisions about your case.
Give us a call at 404.349.2330, or schedule a one-on-one consultation with one of our experienced attorneys today at Arringtonphillips.com/consultation. 

Building a business is hard. We make it easier.

Building a business is hard. We make it easier.

As a small business owner, it can be tough to find the time and resources to really focus on growing your business. Don’t go it alone – get expert help from the experienced attorneys at Arrington & Phillips, LLP. With the right support and guidance, you can build a thriving company that allows you to focus on what matters most. At ArringtonPhillips.com, we offer legal tips and resources to help you take your business to the next level.

Whether you’re just starting out or looking to expand, we’re here to help. Give us a call at 404.349.2330 or schedule a consultation at Arringtonphillips.com/consultation.

Thank you to all of our clients for trusting us with your legal needs. We are honored to serve you! 🙌

Thank you to all of our clients for trusting us with your legal needs. We are honored to serve you! 🙌

“Arrington & Phillips is an exceptional law firm. They are hardworking, prompt, and dedicated to the needs of their clients. Any time I have a question, my concerns are addressed immediately. The ladies in the office are amazing, too. They will greet you with a warm welcome and are always very professional and compassionate. Mr. Arrington is an excellent attorney and will fight aggressively for your case.”
– Crystal Harris

We understand that your creative work requires your undivided attention.

We understand that your creative work requires your undivided attention.

That’s why our team of experienced professionals is dedicated to taking care of the business side of things, so you can do what you do best. The Law Offices of Arrington & Phillips, LLP specialize in copyright registration services, dispute resolution, litigation support, trademark applications and licensing agreements. When you choose us to represent you, we’ll handle the paperwork, contracts, and the other nitty-gritty details so you can rest easy knowing your business is in good hands.
Do you need support with navigating the legal landscape of entertainment law? Call 404.349.2330 to get started today! Visit ArringtonPhillips.com for legal tips, resources, and more.

From Glass Ceilings to Greatness: Celebrating the Visionary Trailblazers of Law for Women’s History Month

From Glass Ceilings to Greatness: Celebrating the Visionary Trailblazers of Law for Women’s History Month

We’re taking a moment to express our deep gratitude and admiration for your unwavering commitment to justice and equality. Your hard work, wisdom, and grace have not only paved the way for the legal profession, but have also created a more just and equitable world for all of us. As we continue the fight for justice, we draw strength and inspiration from the legacy you have created.
Thank you for being the backbone of our communities and for empowering generations to come! #WomensHistory #WomensHistoryMonth #Women #Honor #Grace

The Importance of Protecting Your Creative Works

The Importance of Protecting Your Creative Works

As a creative, your work is your livelihood. Whether you’re a musician, artist, writer, or filmmaker, your creations are an expression of your talent and passion. However, what happens when someone steals your work or uses it without your permission? This is where having legal protection becomes crucial. Intellectual property law is designed to protect creators and their work from theft, plagiarism, and infringement. It’s the legal foundation that underpins the creative industries, and without it, many artists would find it difficult to make a living.
At Arrington & Phillips, LLP, we offer a range of legal services to help you protect your creative works. Here are just a few of the ways we can help:
  1. Copyright Registration: We can help you register your copyrights with the U.S. Copyright Office, giving you legal protection for your creative works.
  2. Trademark Registration: We can help you register your trademarks with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, giving you legal protection for your brand and intellectual property.
  3. Licensing Agreements: We can help you negotiate and draft licensing agreements for your creative works, ensuring that you receive fair compensation and that your rights are protected.
  4. Litigation: If your work has been stolen or infringed upon, we can help you take legal action to protect your rights and seek compensation.
  5. Business Law: We can also help you with a wide range of business law issues, including those affecting small businesses, family companies, partnerships, LLCs, sole proprietors, and established corporations.
Why Choose Arrington & Phillips, LLP?
We represent creative talent and production companies across a wide range of entertainment fields, including music, film, television, and digital media. Our attorneys are experts in entertainment law and are committed to protecting our clients’ rights. When you choose us to represent you, we will take the time to learn about you and what you do. We’ll work with you to understand your goals and develop a customized legal strategy that meets your needs, and provide ongoing support and guidance to ensure that your creative works are always covered.




Are you a small business owner looking for expert legal guidance?

Are you a small business owner looking for expert legal guidance?

As a small business owner, it’s important to make sure you understand the legal requirements related to your employees and contractors. Whether you have W-2 employees or independent contractors can impact the legal protections you need to put in place to protect your business.
For example, you might want to use agreements to protect your trade secrets and prevent employees or contractors from leaving to start competing businesses. It’s also a good idea to create a handbook that outlines your policies and procedures for employees, which can help protect your company against potential lawsuits or complaints from employees.
If you’re not sure where to start, don’t worry – the team at Arrington & Phillips, LLP can help. Our experienced business attorneys can help with a wide range of business law issues including partnerships, LLCs, sole proprietors, family companies, and established corporations. Take control and get the help you need by visiting ArringtonPhillips.com, or call 404.349.2330 to get started today.

Artificial Intelligence Has Big Implications For Ownership In The Music Industry

Artificial Intelligence Has Big Implications For Ownership In The Music Industry

In the not-too-distance future, when a new recording artist seizes the spotlight with hit songs, a huge social media following and sold-out venues, it won’t be a human being. It’ll be a performer whose lyrics, melodies and voice are solely created by artificial intelligence (AI). We’re already seeing hints of this with virtual artists such as metaverse avatars, hybrid performers that rely on a combination of AI and human talent. Beyond music, there’s also been the emergence of AI products that create realistic digital images based on a natural language sentence provided by the user.
Technology is not new to music. From Bob Dylan going electric to autotune to Pro Tools, technology has played a fundamental role in shaping how music is played, how songs are recorded and what listeners ultimately hear. But AI-generated performers and music have the potential to completely remove human input. Once we pass the threshold, we’ll be forced to confront a host of novel questions about how non-human music creators will be treated. Will they be paid? Who will own the copyright to their songs? Will they be eligible to win awards such as a Grammy?

AI-Generated Art Will Challenge Copyright Standards

Copyright law and policy have typically given little weight to non-human artists. In 2019, the U.S. Copyright Office rejected a copyright claim for a piece of AI-generated art, stating that it “lacks the human authorship necessary to support a copyright claim.” Just a few years prior to that, the Copyright Office rejected claims that a monkey that took a selfie with a camera should be the picture’s rightful copyright owner. While this principle hasn’t been tested for AI-generated music, these precedents likely mean an AI-generated artist may not receive performance rights royalties if it creates a hit song.
In other words, the already complicated business of music is about to face a new challenge—and I’d argue that challenge is already here. For example, electronic composer Artificial Intelligence Visual Artist (AIVA) is composing classical music by analyzing the patterns in 30,000 scores. What happens when AI-generated music breaks through on the charts and the AI’s creator wants to get paid? Is the programmer really the author of that work? Moreover, what recognition should the underlying scores that fed the machine receive, including attribution and royalties?

It’s these types of issues that will shape the decisions we make as an industry and a society about this new era of music. Combine that with other ways technology is influencing the industry—from the metaverse to Web3—and it’s clear we need to rethink the existing laws, rules and business models that govern the economics of listening to music. These considerations are the reason why, in October 2022, U.S. senators Thom Tillis and Chris Coons called for the formation of a national AI commission.
Today, our sources of music come from many types of entities: bands, duets, solo acts, the living and the dead. Soon, we must contend with the emergence of a new artistic entity: the created. Now is the time to use our good old human intelligence to build the pathway that fits AI into a bright future.
Written by Michael Huppe | Source: Forbes.com