Do I need to get permission to use sampled music in a video game.

Yes you do need a license. In fact you need two licenses, one for the owner of the sound recording and one from whoever controls the publishing.

How do I become a legal music label? And what type of legal entity do I have to be to hold a charity?

The first step is to setup your legal entity followed by a portfolio of various contracts you will need to transact business. An experienced...

Attorney billing methods vary but most experienced attorneys bill for their time on an hourly basis. The important thing with entertainment...

How many entertainment law firms should review a signing contract?

Consult with an experienced entertainment attorney.Do a search on avvo.com

The simple answer is yes. You do need a signed location release. You may get sued anyway but there may be alternative defenses. Consult with an...

Letter from Getty Images claiming that I owe money ($950) for one image on my business website that they claim is licensed.

This is legitimate. We have handled hundreds of these matters against Getty and they can assert these rights on behalf of the copyright owners....

From the questions you are asking it sounds like you are in need of "production counsel." As the other attorneys have mentioned, the projects are...

Need an entertainment lawyer

You have to conduct your own due diligence and interview a few entertainment attorneys until you find one that you like. Do a search on Avvo.com...

Need an attorney that knows the music industry.

As the other attorneys have stated, do a search for entertainment attorneys on avvo.com.

This is a common question. In short, the answer is "it depends." What people usually don't realize is that a limited liability company is a...