If the term "first draft" is not defined in the contract can I argue that the 100 page full draft I turned in is a first draft?

It is quite possible that you are being taken advantage of. If you have a standard step contract - where the revisions & polish are at the...

The bottom line that no one has mentioned yet is that financing transactions in the film business can be very complicated & you want to make sure...

How long do people usually give options to pitch for? 6 months? 12 months? 18 months? Entertainment film

As the other attorneys mentioned, this is really a business decision and every situation is different, but in general I suggest that the option...

Would I be able to get a story by credit, according to the WGA?

As Mr. Jacobson pointed out, the WGA only has control over credits if the production company is a signatory to the WGA collective bargaining...

A question about movie scripts.

The obvious answer is of course you can get sued if something you wrote infringes or otherwise harms someone else. The more complicated answer is...

What type of lawyer do you look for if I need help reading over contracts in the music and entertainment industry

You need an experienced Entertainment attorney. Check out the Avvo listings & contact soneone in your area.

You don't absolutely need an attorney to sell your life story rights, but if you don't have someone knowledgeable looking out for you, then it is...

No, you can't use them. Use of any logos or business names without permission is trademark infringement. That said, many businesses won't make a...

What information do I need before I talk to a entertainment lawyer? What can I expect?

For your first meeting, an attorney just wants to figure out the essentials - details about your project, what services you expect to be giving,...

I am suing Disney for a copyright case by myself . How best do I get a supervising lawyer to supervise document by document.

You won't be able to hire someone "just" to help out. Not only will Disney bury you under a mountain of paperwork, but you'll need an attorney to...