I work for a Parks and Recreation Department, do we need to have a public performance license when showing movies outdoors?
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Answered on July 13, 2018
You should contact counsel for your municipality and have them help you obtain the licenses required to show the work. Most major distributors have...
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What is the best way to go about suing a Model?
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Answered on July 13, 2018
I agree with Attorney Koslyn. To expand on that, there are a few steps you need to go through before litigating : (1) determining the validity of...
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How to split royalities as a beatmaker (Producer) with Major artists?
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Answered on April 27, 2018
Note that there are performance royalties and writers/publishers share. They are separate interests. As a new producer, performance royalties in...
How much does it cost for an entertainment lawyer to look over a contract per page?
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Answered on April 02, 2018
There are a broad range of prices for such a service. It generally is not a "per page" price but rather depends on the complexity of the...
If someone name is dead on the trademark website can I take it and use it?
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Answered on March 21, 2018
The term "dead" is somewhat misleading. It could mean that the mark is completely abandoned, in which case you may be able to use it. But, it could...
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Fair Use? Copyright Infringement?
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Answered on March 20, 2018
It is unlikely you’d be sued for copyright infringement for posting an infringing work on YouTube. You are more likely to get it taken down either...
Can I convert my S Corporation into a 501(c)(3) non-profit?
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Answered on March 19, 2018
I think it’s possible to do but ultimately I agree with attorney D’Esposito that it is not advisable. The complexity and administrative burden of...
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Can I use a meme that was created by someone else and use it in a book I'm writing?
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Answered on March 19, 2018
Unfortunately, I have to give you the oft-used “it depends” lawyer answer. First, it depends on what you are defining as a “meme,” and the content...
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Can I Sue?
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Answered on March 19, 2018
I concur with the answers above. In short, a lawyer needs to help you determine if you are indeed a joint author under the law and how best to...
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I have a question regarding copyright or trademark of a sports team?
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Answered on March 17, 2018
The most important fact one would need to answer your question is whether you are doing this for personal use or to sell the sweatshirts. If you're...
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