Unfortunately, this is a little more complicated than you might expect, particularly when you consider international copyright law. If your song...

Do entertainment lawyers scout for talent if they are recommended from a close source or contacted directly?

Even non lawyers look for quality talent. But most entertainment lawyers I know don’t take a client on and look for a deal for that client. The...

I need to know what type of an agreement do I need to have a screenwriter sign to assure that he's not attached to a project?

Your question states that writer 3 wrote a work for hire script. If there was an agreement signed before writer 3 began working and it clearly...

In my own practice, I break the work on a film out into three parts, financing, production and distribution. The production work is predictable...

How do I get a license?

He is looking for a mechanical license. The Harry Fox Agency does this for tens of thousands of copyright owners. Or you can do it yourself. If...

Where does one find the copyright agreement and royalties from published book and movie of deceased family member?

There is no requirement that these agreements be made available to the public. If your brother had a copy, maybe you can review his papers. The...

My husband used to work for a big music star. This singer had a web show that my husband was the musical director for years.

My colleague is right. But the real issue is what is this worth to resolve. It may not be worth a full blown litigation, unless your husband can...

Lawyers go to law school and learn the same basic skills. Then they take elective classes on the areas in which they are interested and when they...

I think you need their permission. And I think the only way to get it is to ask the NBA. You may also want to use team logos and for that you...

If I am getting signed onto a label or asked to is it likey that I pay huge amounts of money for recording time?

Doesn’t sound right. Have a lawyer look over the deal.