With revenue on the wane, some record labels have asked for a piece of an artist's publishing, touring, merchandising and more.

If you're in the L.A. region, here's a chance to find out:

*What's a fair deal? *When should an artist agree? *What kind of splits can an artist get? *What are the pitfalls and upsides?

Monday, April 5th, 2004: 6:30 p.m. - Registration opens 7:30 p.m. - Panel discussion. Admission is $10 for current NARIP Members and $20 for Non-Members.

Panelists include Darryl Franklin, Esq., Business & Legal Affairs, Interscope, Geffen, A&M Records, Dina LaPolt, Esq., LaPolt Law, and Carol Peters, Peters Management Syndicate. Moderator is Tess Taylor, President of National Association of Record Industry Professionals.

Location: Beverly Garland's Holiday Inn, Beverly Garland Theater, 4222 Vineland Avenue, Studio City, CA 91604