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chris319 · 9th March 2010

Perhaps the reason he wants to work with you again is that no one else wants to? IOW perhaps he has burned all his bridges except the one to you (not inconceivable if he makes physical threats).

How about 50% up front nonrefundable? If there are any verbal physical threats he can kiss the 50% goodbye, give him his recordings and that's the end of it. If he follows through on his physical threats, it's time to get law enforcement involved. Set a rate which compensates you for your grief. Get it all in writing, signed by both parties. If you have a friend who is a lawyer and will look over the contract for you, so much the better.

9th March 2010	#14
chris319 Lives for gear Joined: Jun 2007 Location: West Hollywood, USA Posts: 1,492	Perhaps the reason he wants to work with you again is that no one else wants to? IOW perhaps he has burned all his bridges except the one to you (not inconceivable if he makes physical threats). How about 50% up front nonrefundable? If there are any verbal physical threats he can kiss the 50% goodbye, give him his recordings and that's the end of it. If he follows through on his physical threats, it's time to get law enforcement involved. Set a rate which compensates you for your grief. Get it all in writing, signed by both parties. If you have a friend who is a lawyer and will look over the contract for you, so much the better.