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Mark B Saku
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Yes, using both agreements shouldn't be a problem. The work-for-hire agreement...
Daniel Nathan Ballard
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Contributor Level 7

Mr. Saku is spot on. I write only to add that you need to query amazon.com for...
Pamela Koslyn
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Contributor Level 10

You're right to be wary - this producer is not working for free. You're also...
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Pamela Koslyn
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Contributor Level 10

Oral contracts are enforceable in CA, although they're harder to prove than...
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Pamela Koslyn
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Contributor Level 10

Agents usually ask for 15% of your gross income. They're regulated by the state...
Pamela Koslyn
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Contributor Level 10

I agree with Ms. Marsh in the concerns about why you didn't sign the contract...
Melissa Cari Marsh
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If the co-author is responsible for remitting payment to you is improperly co-...
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Oscar Michelen
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Contributor Level 7

If that were the case the courthouse would be full of lawsuits filed by various...
Pamela Koslyn
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Contributor Level 10

As the other answer points out, everyone in this scenario is taking advantage...
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Mario Sergio Golab
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Your question deals with privacy and defamation issues. You may have a case...
Pamela Koslyn
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Contributor Level 10

Her misuse of your photo does violates your rights of privacy and presents you...
Daniel Nathan Ballard
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Contributor Level 7

The below does not constitute legal advice, does not form an attorney-client...
Pamela Koslyn
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Contributor Level 10

This seems to be a dispute over the copyright of one musical composition, as...
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Daniel Nathan Ballard
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Contributor Level 7

The below does not constitute legal advice, does not form an attorney-client...
Pamela Koslyn
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Contributor Level 10

I agree with both other answers that you can use a famous person's image with...
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Oscar Michelen
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Contributor Level 7

My firm handles entertainment but were are based in New York. If you would...
Pamela Koslyn
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Contributor Level 10

Make sure you protect your pitch. Getting a reputable lawyer is a good start....
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Randolph Leigh Rhett's answer
Contributor Level 4

You are going to get a lot of people crying out "PICK ME" with a question like...
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Matthew Peter Digesti's answer
Contributor Level 4

I agree with the question already stated. That being said, my partner, Chris...
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Thuong-Tri Nguyen
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Contributor Level 9

You want someone to work for free (pro bono) so that you can be paid? The...
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Bruce Givner
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Contributor Level 5

Mark Toberoff 310-246-3333 successfully represented the family of the creator...
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Kenneth Allyn Sprang
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Contributor Level 6

Is the name unique? Who owns the rights to the name? If you were born John...
Barry Neil Shrum
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SAG requires that you register your professional name with them when you join...
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Pamela Koslyn
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Contributor Level 10

A loan our corporation is a corporation formed by an actor or recording artist...
Michael John Harrington
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Contributor Level 5

You didn't specify the jurisdiction, her age etc how or where she was recruited...
John M. Kaman
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Contributor Level 10

I don't know what you want. This woman agreed to participate in a nude photo...
Pamela Koslyn
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You need what's called a Life Rights or Life Story agreement with anyone whose...
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Bruce Givner
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Contributor Level 5

It is extremely unlikely that you will find an experienced entertainment lawyer...
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Shobha B. Nagaprasanna's answer
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I am always interested in pro bono projects, especially if they relate to a...
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John M. Kaman
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Contributor Level 10

The CA FTB takes the position that regardless of where your home base is your...
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Contributor Level 4

I concur with the previous answer, I you live in California and your company...
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Piotr Gabriel Reysner
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Contributor Level 5

The entire building, including the front door, belong to the landlord. You are...

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