Verbal & written agree about my being a co prod, co writer4 screen adaptatation based on childrens book. Have the book rights

I would encourage you to speak with an entertainment attorney as there are many considerations as to what your options may be.

I performed a live concert w/ a pianist in 1992. I signed a release form from a local radio station. cont. in "details"----

Did the radio station make the video, or is it a recording only? I would encourage you to have an entertainment attorney review the release as that...

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Looking for entertainment lawyer recommendation LA/OC area to write a letter to distributor. Needs to be capable of litigation.

Your distribution agreement should contain an accounting provision which is what you will be relying on moving forward. I would encourage you to...

Is a talent agency, required to have any kind of a special license to operate in Washington. Small town, unincorporated, county.

A Theatrical Agency is not required to have an employment agency license in Washington. It sounds like you have a development agreement rather than...

What legal steps would i have to take to create a movie animation studio? what kind of business should it be an LLC or what?

I would encourage you to engage an entertainment attorney as the question is not limited to what business entity to form. You have numerous IP...

I agree with my colleague. Copyright subsists in the music and lyrics, not in the performance. If she paid for the recording she would have a claim...

I am a published author and have been approached by a screenwriter to do a screenplay of my novel. Do I contract him to do so?

Yes, you definitely should have a written agreement with the author of the screenplay. There are a number of issues at play not the least of which...

You should register the music and lyrics as well as the recording. You can register the song collection and save the money- makes it a little more...

Do I need a lawyer?

You have a common law copyright in the song and have a limited time to register the song in order to claim statutory damages. I would encourage you...

You may have a claim of invasion of right of privacy and/or violation of right of publicity. If you are concerned for you and your wife's safety...