Open for Business Shania is a Christian who is considering opening a new business. She is contemplating who she will potential involve in the business as well as the manner in which she will establish the new business. The following is an analysis of the options in which Shania might choose, given the perceived goals and legal implications that will assist her in achieving those goals. Reviewing the Facts Shania Jackson is a married woman, living in Denver, Colorado, who has aspirations of opening
value — that has evolved a global structure. Since 2004, it has featured just four `majors ' owning dozens of famous labels and holding recording contracts (or back catalogues) for the vast majority of the world 's top-selling recording artists. The `big four ' major groups, including the UK 's own `home-grown ' giant, EMI Group PLC, also own rights to publish and to license the majority of successful songs, theme music, etc. These rights are increasingly important as the market moves towards a more
must certainly continue to fight piracy in all its forms. But there can be no doubt that with even greater commitment to innovation and a true focus on the consumer, digital distribution is becoming the best thing that ever happened to the music business and the music fan. —Eric Nicoli, CEO, EMI Group1 In early