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Yu Leseberg Client Keith Harris Signs to Universal Music Publishing

Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG) today announced the signing of an exclusive publishing agreement with Yu Leseberg client Keith Harris, GRAMMY and Juno-winning writer/producer. The publishing deal encompasses Keith's entire catalogue, including the Black Eyed Peas "Imma Be" which hit No. 1 on Billboard's Hot 100 Singles chart this week and is No. 1 on the iTunes singles charts. Through the agreement, UMPG immediately represents Harris' publishing rights for the US and Canada and will represent Harris' world-wide publishing in July 2010, upon completion of his deal with EMI Music Publishing.

HELEN YU: PRINCIPAL, YU LESEBERG; MANAGING MEMBER, NORTH HUDSON MUSIC

An authority on entertainment business strategies, lawyer Helen Yu is a firm believer in building a strong team with managers, business advisors and others to assist musicians, songwriters and producers.  When she sees a wrong being committed – as occurred when the Black Eyed Peas’ corporation was suspended – she makes it her goal to set a situation straight.

Yu Leseberg Dominates Charts

31 charting singles on the Billboard Hot 100 & Billboard R & B Hot 100 in 2014! 

I Want Your Job: Music Lawyer, Helen Yu Leseberg

Helen Yu Leseberg describes herself first and foremost as an advocate. As the found of her own entertainment law firm, Yu Leseberg, her priority is to serve and protect the legal well-being of “artists, songwriters, producers, and creative talent in the entertainment industry.” If anyone knows how difficult it might be to get artists to take care of and be familiar with their own legal rights, it’s Helen, who works at explaining high-level, analytic concepts to some of the most creative and non-linear artists currently working.

USCIS Releases Two Charts on Rescission of DACA

On September 13, 2017, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued a simple chart explaining what the rescission of DACA means for those who have DACA and those who were considering applying or in the process of applying on September 5, 2017.

Credit Card Debt After Chapter 7 Bankruptcy: How to Avoid It!

Not everyone who files for Chapter 7 bankruptcy is necessarily guilty of money mismanagement; illness, unemployment, or an accident may have caused their finances to spiral out of control.

Archived Article on Eligibility Requirements for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)

On September 5, 2017, acting Secretary of Homeland Security Elaine C. Duke rescinded the 2012 memorandum authorizing Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA). We explain the reasoning behind the decision and its implementation in a full article.

Traveling With Pending Charges

What happens if you have charges pending against you and you need to travel? Maybe you travel often for work, or were arrested in a state where you don’t live. Are you within your legal rights to do so?

What To Do When You Get Pulled Over By the Police

No one wants to get pulled over, but it seems like one of those things that just happens sooner or later. Make sure you know what to do if you get pulled over to best protect yourself and your rights.

What You Need To Know About Personal Injury Cases

If you have been injured and feel you may have a right to compensation for your time and suffering, there are a few things you should know.

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