I agree with Mr. Jacobson & Ms. Moore. Now that you are registered with BMI, the best way for you to proceed would be to contact BMI directly and...

Is there a legal set amount of time an agent has to pay talent after being paid from the client? Can that payment gain interest?

I agree with Mr. Chandler. The most important points in answering your question will depend on the contract you signed with your agent and in...

Do a movie producer need our permission to produce a movie about a real event in the movie but the rest of the movie is fiction?

The true answer is that you need to consult with an experienced entertainment attorney so you can lay out all of the facts of your particular...

It sounds like you have the wrong idea of what an entertainment attorney does. You pitch shows to a financier or producer (like a network or cable...

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I wish to receive a finders fee up to $100k for putting 2 parties in contact. What is the best way to structure an agreement?

Finders fee deals are a normal part of the entertainment industry but you are right to be concerned about how to structure and enforce them. This...

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Just more lawyers making sure there isn't any room for anyone to make a claim against the producers of the show by adding disclaimers, whether...

How should I word, or where to find, a proper music release form?

There are many do-it-yourself books with legal forms for the music business. That's the best place for you to start if you are trying to avoid...

The short answer is that the only terms that are guaranteed are the ones specifically spelled out in a signed written contract. If someone who...

Documentary Adaptation Rights

You shouldn't be searching for very specific entertainment industry advice on a general legal website. You may get many opinions, but how would...

Correct word choice/usage?

Mr. Patron is absolutely right. It is not appropriate to ask specific legal questions on the Internet and any attorney that gives you advice would...