Can A Entertainment Lawyer help with this? (Film/Tv related)

Some entertainment lawyers do this, many do not. This is typically in the realm of agents. Those lawyers experienced in working with networks...

As of October 1, the copyright office proposed increases to the rates per registration to $65 per registration, for on line registrations. As to...

We want to form our own record label and music publishing company.we are choosing llc. as our entity.we would like to combine

In my view, Ms Koslyn is correct. In addition, assuming you are successful, and the publishing company or record company is sold to a third party,...

Some will charge a percentage of your advance, e.g. 5-10%, possibly more, possibly less. Some charge by the hour. Others will charge a flat fee. ...

What kind of contract needs to be written for the writer to retain the rights to the story while the investor to the film?

The writer should grant to the producer the right to producer and investor the right to produce one short film, and retain all other rights. These...

I am seeking an aggressive litigator with experience in "Idea theft" and entertainment law, specifically reality tv.

Brian Caplan

A team of management and producers wants to sign me..Management wants 30% and producers want 66% of copyrights..is this crazy?

Most Managers charge 20% or less. A production company may enter into an agreement with you where they produce your records, own the masters, and...

How long after term can mgmt receive residual pymts from appearances & gross earnings earned from products created during term?

The answer is Yes, it is common. Some managers do not relinquish that income, ever. Assuming it might take some time for a manager to develop an...

Band fired drummer and he now claims we cannot sell album since he was 17 when it was recorded?

It is complicated. But one thing that is important to remember is that if the minor dis affirms the contract within the proper time, then those who...

Can my former partner sue me to get his name put back on my book?

In my view, since you clearly state you collaborated on these scripts, your friend is a joint author with you of the original screenplays. As they...