Legal liability of using film school equipment.

This answer depends almost entirely on the school policy and any agreements between the students and department. Some schools require students to...

Can a single person file a DMCA on non-commercial work that is used in a collaborate project, or is it protected under Fair Use?

This requires more information to give a meaningful answer. It is a very fact specific analysis. You need to review things with a lawyer to...

It's technically possible to make a film under a DBA, but a very bad idea. Your personal assets would be at great risk of liability if something...

Looking for a well respected entertainment lawyer to look over a management contract that my son has to sign. Any suggestions?

I do this kind of review frequently. Contact me by phone for a fee quote.

Can I show a man wearing a sweater with a movie title printed on it in a film for festival submission?

First off, there IS a possible copyright issue, with the creator of the sweater, but that wasn't the thrust of your question. Though there's not...

Copyright Question.....

Presumably, you're asking about which form to use to register the work with the copyright office? Nowadays, it's probably easiest, and definitely...

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Educational university video shows my tutor in the end credits.He got really upset we showed him. Is he right?

Fair use doesn't apply to the right of publicity or right of privacy. You should have obtained his permission, but as the piece is for...

Educational university video shows my tutor in the end credits.He got really upset we showed him. Is he right?

Fair use doesn't apply to the right of publicity or right of privacy. You should have obtained his permission, but as the piece is for...

Small independant record label.

You need to (a) study the record business. There are several lawyer-written books on this very subject., and (b) hire a lawyer to help you. This...

Does it count as Fair Use to have 10 seconds of someone poorly singing a song as karaoke within a TV Show?

Whether it is or is not a fair use, it will be less costly to license the song than to litigate the issue of fair use. This is a DEFENSE, which...