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When nudity is involved with photography/videography, Is there two different model release forms that should be signed?
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Answered on September 05, 2012
What you are asking about is known in the entertainment industry as a "nudity rider." You may have a case but the answer is fact dependant and...
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Can I use the name of a movie in a book title, 'The 10 Life Lessons of Forst Gump'?
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Answered on September 03, 2012
As my colleague stated, you will have to consult with an entertainment attorney to get a legal opinion which is beyond the scope of this forum.
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Do i have a case if part of my music was in a tv ad?
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Answered on September 02, 2012
You have not provided enough facts to give you an answer. If you own the copyright in the song and that copyright was infringed, yes you may have a...
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A film uses music by Scriabin, a Russ. composer, 1872- 1915 recorded 1990's. Is that a copy right infringement?
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Answered on August 28, 2012
From the few facts you have given, the composition is likely in the public domain which would not pose a problem with the synchronization of the...
How much it cost to hire an music entertainment lawyer to shop my three song demo to record labels.
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Answered on August 27, 2012
It's not like the old days. Entertainment attorneys used to take new music clients on contingency iC they had potential. The thought was to take a...
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A question about copyright and trademark issues surrounding the "son of rambow" film.
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Answered on August 27, 2012
The answer is "it depends". Your project would have to qualify the title and content as "fair use" which is a highly technical and fact specific...
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Is freelance illustrator's work for my children book considered Work-for-Hire? If not, does it mean I get weak copyrights?
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Answered on August 26, 2012
A "work-for-hire" is a term-of-art under copyright law. You must have a written work-for-hire agreement executed by the parties to define the work...
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What can I do when I have been over-charged for tickets by a ticket company I purchased to see cirque du soleil
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Answered on August 25, 2012
If you purchased tickets online, part of the purchase process was likely acceptance of the retailer's terms as a condition to the purchase. I...
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Hello, I am writing a story with a co-writer. I am the main author and I want to be protected from the other writer
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Answered on August 25, 2012
Absent a written agreement, co-authors are subject to the default language in the copyright act. You should consult with an entertainment attorney.
How can I properly write a termination to an Artist/Management Agreement?
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Answered on August 25, 2012
As both my colleagues have stated, the management agreement that your daughter signed would dictate the terms of if an and when you can terminate....
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