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Sponsorship deals are an important source of income for many professional athletes. But what happens if a sponsor claims you violated your contract? Such allegations can affect your finances and reputation, but an accusation is not proof. Understanding your rights and...
Behind the dashboard, streaming income can look steady on paper. Yet some music rights holders say the numbers may not always match what they expect from their catalogs. This issue often comes up with older recording contracts that authors wrote long before digital...
You have spent countless hours in the studio, and the hard work is finally paying off. A record label is handing you a major deal. For a young artist, this is a dream come true. However, if that dream turns into an unfair business relationship, the fact that you...
Florida is a global hub for entertainment, professional sports and digital media. From the music studios in Miami to the film sets in Orlando, the state is a magnet for high-profile talent. However, when a business uses a celebrity's image without permission, whose...
Most athletes assume they must wait until their contract fully expires before talking to other teams. This is not always true. Depending on your league and contract structure, legal negotiating windows may open weeks or even months before your deal ends. Knowing these...
If a record label stops paying royalties, it usually isn’t a misunderstanding. It’s a signal that something has broken down. Maybe they’re delaying payments without explanation, or maybe reports have stopped arriving entirely. Either way, this isn’t a situation you...
Working with underage artists can create complex contract questions. Florida law protects minors from obligations they may not fully understand. This is true even for deals that seem standard in the music industry. Knowing when you can legally adjust agreements for...
Richard is on the Board of Island Dolphin Care. A not-for-profit organization where people facing challenges come to experience joy and thrive!
Had a very successful North American Law Summit in Roatan, Honduras with our Wolfe Law Miami team! Both Richard and Mason Wolfe were speakers and the rest of the Wolfe Law Team joined in learning and networking!
EASL - Entertainment and Sports Law Mason was the Treasurer 2024/2025 and Mason is the incoming President for 2026 Also below are photos of Mason speaking and Richard is the Moderator for the event this year in Orlando July 2025