Allen Toussaint Act

[ElmerJFudd]

“A new law set to go into effect in Louisiana on Aug. 1 will protect the use of a deceased person’s likeness, preventing businesses, groups or campaigns from using a well-known Louisianan to earn money without the permission of their heirs. The Louisiana Legislature passed Senate Bill 426, also known as the Allen Toussaint Legacy Act, during this session and Gov. John Bel Edwards recently signed it…

 

It applies to the person while they’re living and for 50 years following their death, unless there is proof by an heir of nonuse for three years…

 

There are exceptions made in the law: Creative works, like a song or a mural made in tribute are protected, as are other fair use aspects. “The same sort of things that would be fair use in the context of copyright law would also be a fair use in the context of personality rights,” Kappel says...”

 

https://www.nola.com/gambit/music/article_df66fa02-f96b-11ec-a364-9fb4b0f492a9.html

 

 

 

[obxa]

So glad to see this!!    Similar to the Truth in Music act.   Which I wish was in effect  in all 50 states.    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Truth_in_Music_Advertising

 

Like others here, I've worked in the oldies business for a while.   Made a choice  a while back to only work with the original artists,  or at very least those from the family estate who rightfully can use the name. 

[ElmerJFudd]

28 minutes ago, obxa said:

So glad to see this!!    Similar to the Truth in Music act.   Which I wish was in effect  in all 50 states.    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Truth_in_Music_Advertising

 

Like others here, I've worked in the oldies business for a while.   Made a choice  a while back to only work with the original artists,  or at very least those from the family estate who rightfully can use the name. 

I agree, it’s nice to see an effort made for their families, especially in New Orleans.