Can my commercial agent take a percentage of the money I make from other entertainment ventures?

Of course. It is always possible to negotiate a contract with an agent to only narrowly cover specific engagements. What’s important is to make...

If I was hired to write a play and I own the copyright, what rights does the person who hired me have over the play?

The answer to your question is very fact dependent. General an author owns the copyright in their work when affixed onto a tangible medium unless...

Do I need any licensing to provide a free, online service ?

What you need to do is hire an entertainment lawyer. You are walking Into a mine field with so much potential legal liability that it could wipe...

Can I sell NBA/NFL pictures edited to look nice online?

No. You will likely be infringing upon the original photographers copyright and the athletes publicity rights.

It really depends. A lawyer would likely have to review the agreement that you have been offered first before committing to a fee arrangement (I...

Who retains the rights to my script?

The language of the contract you signed will determine whether it was a license or an assignment of your intellectual property and will govern the...

This would be an infringing use. You can try calling the team office general counse but you'd likely have more luck hiring an entertainment &...

How can recording artist contract packages be checked for legitimacy to buy and use with no Better Business Bureau info?

Entertainment business law and music contracts in particular are very complex. It is not advised to purchase a "package" of contracts unless it is...

Can I legally open a fake gay conversion camp?

Discrimination based upon sexual identity is a serious matter that may merit legal action. However posting your nefarious and fraudulent intentions...

Can I collect royalties for both Performance AND Master reproductions of music from an Israeli TV show? Who takes care of that?

Music publishing is one of the most complex areas in entertainment law. You should consult with an entertainment attorney specializing in music...