It is always best to hire an entertainment attorney and one that is seasoned in negotiating reality tv contracts. Otherwise you may sign away...

Do artists and record labels who publish theirs songs need to register their works with the US copyright office?

Every sound recording has two sets of distinct protectable rights. The rights in the copyright in the sound recording and the copyright in the...

It is impossible to answer your question based upon the facts given. The unauthorized use of an author's registered copyright is copyright...

Do we need to clear the use of that image with the firm whose logo appears in that image?

You most certainly do need to clear it. Google images in not royalty-free photography and use of images found may subject the user to a copyright...

Is it illegal to transpose an actors face over other actors who have created famous characters and not give them credit?

This question is beyon scope of this forum. There is no possible way an attorney could answer your question without all of the facts. The...

What can I do? Can I get a lawyer on contingency or otherwise? Please help.

This is not the type of case an entertainment attorney would usually take on a contingency basis but it would greatly depend on the strength of...

How do you determine the damages for failure to properly credit someone in a film?

Whatever contract the person signed to work on the film usually states not only whether credit is given and what format but if well written it also...

For a New Years Eve party in a restaurant with a DJ, can a one time license be negotiated with the P.R.O.'s?

The venue is usually in charge of obtaining the PRO licenses so make sure they don't already have one. You would usually need one from each of the...

If a singer buys a song from a songwriter, does the songwriter still receive credit as the author of the song?

It all depends upon what arrangement you agree to with the songwriter and, even more importantly, what is put in writing. Consult with an...

I am looking for a Entertainment Attorney with experience in contract/deal negotiations.

You should do a search on Avvo.com for entertainment attorney and interview a few. Since most entertainment contracts are subject to New York or...