A question about movie scripts.

Yes, of course. You can be sued by both the party who's work was appropriated AND the purchaser of the script. Any studio/distributor/publisher...

I'm looking for an entertainment lawyer or transaction lawyer who specializes in contracts

You should consult with several entertainment attorneys and explain your current goals and questions regarding the transaction. You should ideally...

How would one protect an idea that would be used as a business strategy; rather than an actual patent for a product?

Ideas are not protected. Expressions of those ideas are. You should commit your strategy into a formal document and treat it as a trade secret. ...

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

You need an entertainment attorney with music experience. You should consult with a few attorneys and discuss your current transaction and overall...

Franchise agreement for 10 years. What are the consequences for breaking it.

It depends on the termination clause of your agreement. That section governs what specific circumstances will allow you to terminate the agreement...

If an individual guaranteed the agreement in his or her personal capacity then he or she is liable for performance of the contract if the entity...

Contract to put on a show from my manager.

Its not clear whether you've signed the contract or not. If you have, you should discuss its terms with an attorney to see if it actually meets...

This Agreement is typically titled a Life Story Rights Agreement. It is not clear whether a production company has requested to buy these rights...

Must breach of contract action by California entertainment talent manager with former client be heard by the Labor Commissioner?

You should have an attorney review the "substantial evidence" of the managers services and the agreement as to payment. Depending on how payment...

Suing a business for not paying a loan and breach of contract.

Typically the cause of action would be against the company and not its owner/officer, individually. Of course, if the former CEO personally...