Written by Avvo Staff, almost 4 years ago.
Also known as media law, entertainment law encompasses many legal areas related to the entertainment field. Relevant industries include film, music, television, radio, publishing, video games, and... more
Written by attorney Edward Elkins, over 1 year ago.
Advances in the entertainment industry are a normal occurrence in the many contracts you will encounter throughout your entertainment career. If you have ever read a contract and scratched your... more
Written by attorney Edward Elkins, about 1 year ago.
This issue of the "Understanding Florida Entertainment Contract Law" series discusses management contracts. At some point during your entertainment career, you may find it beneficial work with a... more
Written by attorney Bartley Day, about 1 month ago.
Hiring a Music Attorney Some Insider Tips When Should You Consider Hiring An Attorney? Certainly, you should consult with an experienced entertainment attorney before you sign a contract... more
Written by attorney Asaph Abrams, 11 months ago.
"How Is That My Problem?" (Hereinafter referred to as "HITMP.") It's telling that HITMP is the defining characteristic of the legal system. Law is adversarial, ergo one side's problem cannot be the... more
Written by attorney Alan Goldberger, about 2 years ago.
Alan S. Goldberger 2008-2010. All Legal Rights ReservedHistorically, anecdotal evidence seems to suggest that the law of sports is the equivalent of the law of entertainment and vice versa. That... more
Written by attorney Jon Garon, about 2 years ago.
This is part of a series of book excerpts from The Independent Filmmaker's Law and Business Guide: Financing, Shooting, and Distributing Independent and Digital Films designed to introduce filmmakers... more
Written by attorney Joseph Pia, almost 2 years ago.
The information which follows provides a general overview of the intellectual property rights involved in entertainment-related transactions. Also provided is an analysis of the legal rights affected... more
Written by attorney Theodore Chadwick, over 1 year ago.
Imminent Lawless Action. The limitation on speech which incites imminent lawless action is very self-explanatory based on its title. It simply means that an individual may not use speech that calls... more
Written by attorney Deborah Gonzalez, over 1 year ago.
What is a contract?. An agreement between two or more parties in which an offer is made and accepted and each party benefits. The parties must be competent when they enter this agreement — such as... more
