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Attorney Max Hass

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Entertainment & business lawyer. Attorney at @egenbergtriallawyers. Counsel to musicians, filmmakers, artists, and creatives of all kinds.

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Next conference on the schedule: @nolamusicon! This will be my third year in a row speaking at this conference, and I’m looking forward to connecting with familiar and new folks. Once again I’ll be teaching copyright and contract fundamentals. If you’re an artist, writer, producer - or even a manager or agent - you can’t miss this session. It’s the foundation for *everything* else! More details as the event gets closer. For now: mark your calendar! taken in The George and Joyce Wein Jazz & Heritage Center by @maxhassesq

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Free filmmaker masterclass!!! We’re very excited to have @maxhassesq teach this very important class on protecting your artistic film investment.

In this Master Class, we will discuss film-relevant aspects of copyright, the fundamentals of contracts, and discuss some of the most common contracts used in the film and video industries. You will also learn how to ask the right questions and structure contracts in a way that protects your interests and treats collaborators fairly, while preventing unintended loopholes that allow third parties to exploit your work in ways that you don’t approve.

As always, our classes are at no cost to filmmakers and are in person at 1100 S 6th Ave and Online through www.soazfilm.org

Don’t miss this amazing opportunity! taken in BRINKmedia by @maxhassesq

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Thank you for having me @nolamusicon!
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It feels great being back in New Orleans full-time, and I love getting the opportunity to teach. This time around I’m framing things as *protecting your investment* — because that’s what your art is. You pour your heart, soul, pain, and love into your craft; knowing how to work with copyrights and contracts is how you prevent others from unfairly taking your investment away from you or diluting its value. Hit me up if you want to learn more about how to navigate this crazy complicated entertainment business.
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PS it was total coincidence that they put my workshop in a classroom of basses — but you know I’m not going to have a problem with that!
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#entertainmentlaw #neworleans #bam #bassist taken in The George and Joyce Wein Jazz & Heritage Center by @maxhassesq

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🌅 What’s a Sunset Clause and Why It Matters?
A “sunset clause” can change everything in your contract—don’t miss the fine print.

👉 Learn what it means and how it affects YOU at cartne.com

#MusicBusinessTips #SunsetClause #KnowYourRights #ArtistAdvice #IndustryInsider #musicbusiness #musicbusinesstips #cartne #indiemusic #musicindustry #musictips #indieartist #independentmusic #indieconnect #singer by @maxhassesq

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Is New Orleans on your mind lately? Maybe you’re at Jazz Fest or wish you were? Now is a great time to have NOLA on your mind, because we are just days away from #GiveNOLA Day! This year is a special one for me, because I recently joined the board of @court13arts and we could use your support!
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Court 13 Arts is a New Orleans-based nonprofit working to grow and sustain New Orleans’ cinema culture by advancing visual literacy, fostering creative education, and inspiring community-driven collaboration. We do this through the weekly Gap Tooth Cinema screenings (come out to the next one May 7 at @thebroadnola!), providing affordable studio spaces to artists at our Franklin St warehouse, offering fiscal sponsorships and mentorships to filmmakers, and by building community spaces for filmmakers and artists to connect.
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In 2025, we’re fundraising not only to sustain our ongoing programming, but also to bring back the #AlwaysForPleasure Festival!
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Early giving is now open, and Give NOLA Day is Tuesday, May 6. We would love to have your support and include you in our community!
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#Court13 #Court13Arts #LouisianaFilm #SoutheastLouisiana #LouisianaCulture #GiveNOLADay by @maxhassesq

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The Colorado Music Industry Alliance celebrated big wins at the 2025 @_cbca_ Business for the Arts Awards!

✨ DNA Picasso | @msudenver Next Wave Leadership Award

@dnapicasso is a recording artist, songwriter, talent buyer, curator, non-profit leader and community architect dedicated to amplifying Colorado’s creative voices. As a talent buyer/curator, he’s created platforms for hundreds of emerging artists across all genres with @rnbjamfest standing out as a premier platform for singers. He’s a volunteer talent buyer for both @focomx and @sonicguildcolorado and serves on the board of CAFTA. As our co-founder, he empowers creatives with the @comusicindustryalliance to help build sustainable careers and foster connection through programming and networking.

⚖️ Max Hass, Esq. | Volunteer Attorney Impact Award

@maxhassesq of @holonlaw is more than a sharp legal mind—he’s a musician himself and a champion for Colorado’s creative community. Whether reviewing contracts, providing pro bono support through CAFTA, or co‑developing tools and programming to help artists protect their rights, Max shows up with purpose. His Volunteer Attorney Impact Award recognizes the profound impact of his advocacy and his commitment to leveling the playing field for creatives.

Also in the spotlight:

Singer/Songwriter and CMIA board member, @renemoffatt blessed the VIP reception with a live performance!

Community partner @dcitour brought a powerful energy to the main stage with @wicjones!

Today was a reminder that when creatives, advocates, and community partners unite—we all win. S/O @_cbca_ for putting on such an amazing event. taken in Denver Performing Arts Complex by @maxhassesq

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Own Your Sound: Mastering The Business Of Music (presented by @comusicindustryalliance, @_cbca_ & CAFTA.

Join attorneys and music industry veterans @maxhassesq (@holonlaw) and Dave Ratner (@creativelawnetwork) for this master class covering everything you need to know to win in the music industry. Learn about the law and business of music to secure your rights, collect your revenue, and have a successful career.

WEEK 1 / March 3: Music Copyright and Contract Fundamentals. Understand the rights you have in your music, the contracts that control those rights, and the money that flows from those rights.

WEEK 2 / March 10: Publishing, Split Sheets, Publishing Deals, PROs, and Mechanicals. Writer’s share? Publisher’s share? ASCAP? BMI? MLC? We’ll cover all of it!

WEEK 3 / March 17: Masters, Session Musician Agreements, Record Deals, and SoundExchange. Master your master rights! This session will cover everything related to your sound recordings.

WEEK 4 / March 24: Producer and Engineer Agreements, Synch and Master Use Licenses, and Sampling. When it’s time to record, what do you need to know? This session covers everything related to the contracts and deals for recording.

WEEK 5 / March 31: Management, Booking Agent, and Live Performance Agreements. Contracts, contracts, CONTRACTS! You need to know these deals and we’ll explain them all.

WEEK 6 / April 7: Running Your Band Like a Business: LLCs/Corporations, Band Agreements, and Trademarks. This session is all about the business behind the music. We bring it all together in this final class.

You can register NOW for FREE by navigating to the link in our bio or by visiting comusicindustryalliance.org/events by @maxhassesq

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Own Your Sound! Master the Music Business! Join attorneys and music industry veterans Max Hass (Holon Law) @maxhassesq @holonlaw and Dave Ratner (Creative Law Network) @creativelawnetwork for this master class covering everything you need to know to win in the music industry. Learn about the law and business of music to secure your rights, collect your revenue, and have a successful career. Brought to you by @_cbca_ Colorado Attorneys for the Arts (CAFTA) and Colorado Music Industry Alliance (CMIA) @comusicindustryalliance

These six free virtual sessions will be held weekly on Monday nights from 6:00 – 7:30pm from March 3 through April 7, 2025. Sign up in advance for any or all of these sessions. (LINK IN BIO)

WEEK 1 / March 3: Music Copyright and Contract Fundamentals. Understand the rights you have in your music, the contracts that control those rights, and the money that flows from those rights.

WEEK 2 / March 10: Publishing, Split Sheets, Publishing Deals, PROs, and Mechanicals. Writer’s share? Publisher’s share? ASCAP? BMI? MLC? We’ll cover all of it!

WEEK 3 / March 17: Masters, Session Musician Agreements, Record Deals, and SoundExchange. Master your master rights! This session will cover everything related to your sound recordings.

WEEK 4 / March 24: Producer and Engineer Agreements, Synch and Master Use Licenses, and Sampling. When it’s time to record, what do you need to know? This session covers everything related to the contracts and deals for recording.

WEEK 5 / March 31: Management, Booking Agent, and Live Performance Agreements. Contracts, contracts, CONTRACTS! You need to know these deals and we’ll explain them all.

WEEK 6 / April 7: Running Your Band Like a Business: LLCs/Corporations, Band Agreements, and Trademarks. This session is all about the business behind the music. We bring it all together in this final class. by @maxhassesq

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We’re proud to announce the launch of @hass.entertainment at @thenammshow 2025! Did you catch founder @maxhassesq’s #TECtracks talk on legal essentials for sound engineers today? Get in touch at publishyourmusic@hassentertainment.com to submit your music to be considered for our catalog!
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#musicrights #musicroyalties #musicpublishing #musicproducer #musicproduction #musicpublisher #songwriter #songwriting #royaltycollection #collectyourroyalties taken in Anaheim Convention Center by @maxhassesq

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Join us on Monday, January 27th, from 10:00 am - 12:30 pm at TechPlug for an interactive workshop led by entertainment attorney and musician Max Hass! This session will give artists, songwriters, producers, and managers the information they need to properly get music registered with the U.S. Copyright Office, PROs, The MLC, SoundExchange. The class will also provide an overview of important copyright fundamentals that everyone in the music industry should know, and explain how split sheets, co-writers agreements, session musician agreements, and other contracts work to protect creators’ interests. With these tools in hand, musicians and their teams will be ready to get their music licensed, and start seeing the mailbox money come in.

We ask attendees bring a notebook or something to take notes with at a minimum; preferably bring a laptop or tablet so that they can follow along with our walkthroughs of signing up with PROs, MLC, etc.

Free to attend—just RSVP on Eventbrite, link in stories and bio! Food will be provided. #musiceducation #neworleansmusic by @maxhassesq

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