A famous recording artist has been selling my music for the past 4 years without my knowledge or consent. What should I sue for?

I would recommend that you have an attorney who has handled such matters before review your situation, and if you have a good claim, have the...

Before you spend a significant amount of money on an attorney, I would suggest that you first obtain a list of the synch placements which the...

Working on a feature film titled "Like a Rolling Stone," and I'm wondering if I will run into legal trouble down the road.

Aside from the specific legal issue of whether you are or are not legally entitled to use that title, bear in mind too that if you are going for a...

The producer SHOULD be concerned about that possibility. Accordingly the attorney needs to be represented, in my opinion, by an experienced...

Can a Lawyer help me take my show to the Networks or do I have to go with an Agent?

In my experience, there are a relatively small number of attorneys who have the level of clout, access, and pitching experience needed to pitch a...

For a low-budget ($300,000) independent film adapted from a novel, should the screenwriter-for-hire get a net profit percentage?

I agree with all of the comments contained in Marc Jacobson's response, which are 'spot on' in my experience. It always needs to be clarified...

How and where do a file a management contract for a entertainer that is a minor in Chicago,IL?

You should consult with an attorney in the State of Illinois who has experience with such matters. Linda Mensch, Hillel Frankel, and Peter Strand...

What is the requirement for bringing a cultural artist to perform(music) in the US?

There is a company in New York which specializes in this type of matter. Entertainment Visa Consultants 1350 Avenue of the Americas Second...

A talent mgr wants me to sign a 36 mo contract? Is this typical in Los Angeles? What if he or I terminate before the term?

As the other attorneys have mentioned, you would be well advised to have an experienced entertainment attorney review the entire agreement and...

What happens if a producer buys the rights to make a movie based on my book, then can't get the movie made for some reason?

The option agreements of most studios and established production companies usually contain a reversion clause. The clause will usually say that...

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