Providing actual legal advice is beyond the scope of this forum especially when you are presenting the actual footage. What you actually need to do...

I've read my contract and I know the rules

You have not given enough facts to receive and answer and legal advice is beyond the scope of this forum. You should cousylt with an attorney. Do a...

Is it customary for an attorney to get an episodic fee for negotiating a development agreement with a production co?

An attorney has flexibility with how he negotiates he's fee with you. Agreeing to take his legal fee from payment to you relating to an episode of...

In a master recording, is it definitive that two people equally split the exploitation of a recording without a signed contract?

You seem to be confusing the copyright in the underlying composition with the copyright in the sound recording. If the vocalist did not participate...

Production counsel as an attorney is usually done as a percentage of the budget. 1.5-2.5% is considered a normal range but can vary. Consult with...

Is it legal for the track team and cross country team to run inside the high school?

This sounds more like a school administrative matter not a legal one. I would bring it up with the school administration.

International work for hire

You must have the artist sign a work-for-hire agreement with the company that expressly includes among other required clauses, one that all work...

Is a derivative song with new instrumentation (inspired by the original) and completely new lyrics fair use?

I would suggest that you consult with an entertainment attorney. This is a question that cannot be answered in this forum simply based upon the...

Question for an entertainment lawyer about recourse on a commercial where I stood in for a celebrity.

You might. I suggest that you consult with an entertainment attorney who can review whatever agreement that you signed and give you a legal...

You are entering a litigious and regulated area. You are asking for trouble by downloading forms and not retaining experienced entertainment...