How to end a business dispute

Most likely it will be considered to have been abandoned, assuming that no business has been done by your grandfather's label, or by a successor in...

If I own the trademark to a band name, can I legally...

The devil is in the details with something like this. Assuming, though, that you solely and exclusively own the trademark (that's not always clear...

What should a reality show creator expect from production company agreements?

There is no standard way this is done. It will depend on who the production company and network are (there are variations between how different...

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Any recording involves 2 separate copyrights: the musical composition copyright, and the sound recording copyright: 1. The first copyright is...

Do I need an agent or an attorney if my screenplay is sold?

The short answer: Yes. And almost always, the sooner, the better. Otherwise, the risk is that you might indicate to the prospective buy a...

Do I have a right to sue for infringement of Copyright for public performance of my musical recording made in 1973?

You won't be able to go back that far. But it will be worth getting it straightened out, especially in terms of getting your royalties going...

In my past experience with a number of such shows, the odds of getting any changes in the agreement will be somewhere between zero and zero. ...

My friend came to me with a IDEA to do a reality show. I said ok since she had no celebrity connections and I did.

The short answer(s) are: (1) The credits, initially, are whatever the two of you agree on; (2) If either of you are a member of an entertainment...

I would really suggest that you consult with an experienced music attorney on this. You need to make sure that the copyright and PRO documents are...

How do you know if a lawyer has talent or just 30 years of "experience"?

Since you posted your question in the Entertainment section of this website, I presume your question relates to entertainment lawyers...