Typically the record company has no control over what you perform-you can’t be obligated to perform only your songs, or be prohibited from...

Can a company take ownership of proprietary content that Im working on outside of work ?

Sorry to say, but it depends. If you are using the company computer, or phones, or office to do your writing, that would indicate that it...

Is it necessary to secure certain rights from a sports team if you wish to make a movie about one of their high profile seasons?

This is very complicated stuff. You may need rights from the team, from the players and the coaches - but to the extent what you depict is true,...

If someone promised to pay you money and didn’t, then your claim may be more of a contract claim. In NY, for example, the statute of limitations...

Can my own LLC partnership, infringe on a copyright I own personally/solely outside of the partnership?

This is a really complicated question. if you own the copyright in the script, which it seems you do, you could sell exclusive rights in the...

Looking for an entertainment lawyer for legal advice across various entertainment related endeavors

There are many attorneys available on this website. Check them out here, or in other sites. Many offer free consultations. Two that I’m listed...

What price & percentage should be paid for rights to make an American film based on a foreign film that wasn't a big success?

Typically, the purchase price for underlying rights to make a film is tied to the budget of the picture. Overall, the cost of rights to a picture,...

Experience in the field (music is not the same as theater which is not the same as film, etc.) and knowledge, which is part of experience. Someone...

I was a crime victim; my story's being made into a documentary. Do I need an entertainment contract atty to oversee my project?

Without a doubt. But his or her ability to get you what you seek will be limited by the terms of your agreement. Hire a lawyer quickly....

Short answer: maybe. As my colleague mentions the resolution turns on many variables, including copyright in the recordings and the songs, as...