Back in the 1970s, and through much of the 1980s and the early 1990s, basically, before the advent of the internet, lawyers were part of the...

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There are three components to the legal work -- financing, production and distribution. If your financing will come from foreign pre-sales or...

What is the financial framework of compensation when entering a deal to sell my movie to Netflix?

typically they write a check. There are no royalties, since they don't report viewership. they typically will own the work outright for the world,...

Can I use popular songs in a digital recording for music boxes I am making for profit?

YES!! Go to the website for Harry Fox Agency, and look up how to buy a license. The cost is $00.091 per copy. Just over nine cents per copy. ...

Can you give a "work contract" to a minor 14 years old ?

Minors do not have the legal capacity to enter into contracts in California. There are lots of cases on the subject -- minor boards a plane from...

Should I still pitch my reality show idea without a copyright ?

You have copyright protection in your work, assuming it is original to you, the moment it was "fixed in a tangible medium of expression." That...

I am renting a corporate office. Do I need permission to commercially film in the space I am renting?

It all depends on the terms of the lease.

How much do you and your firm charge for contract drafting and copyrights?

The rates will vary based on experience, and the location. Providing that information in a public forum like this is not appropriate. You...

What should i do if a record label breach’s a co-pub agreement or i feel as they have even after i have reached out to people?

This answer is very dependent upon the precise terms of your agreement with Sony/ATV. By the way, Sony/ATV is not a label, but a publisher. I...

Seems to me the only way they could take your phone is if you live with them. So, move out.