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What is Cyberstalking?

What is Cyberstalking? What is Cyberstalking? As classified by California Penal Code 646.9 PC (stalking laws), cyberstalking occurs when someone stalks another individual through an “electronic communication device.” This form of online harassment leads the victim to fear for their safety because of
Posted in Corporate Law, Entertainment Law, Litigation Series

What is considered indecent exposure in California?

What is considered indecent exposure in California? What is considered indecent exposure in California? As a form of the sex crime, California Penal Code 314 PC defines indecent exposure as willfully exposing one’s genitals to another person. An important note necessary to categorize this as indecent exposure
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Music Publishing Income

Music Publishing Income Music Publishing Income Music Publishing Income, When it comes to music, many people think that those involved in the process simply earn money by consumers purchasing their songs (on iTunes and other legal downloading systems). In fact, the producers, songwriters,
Posted in Commercial Leasing, Entertainment Law

What is Internet Fraud?

What is Internet Fraud? What is Internet Fraud? What is Internet fraud? While a relatively new crime, given that the internet has not been around for more than a few decades, internet fraud or cybercrime is a serious issue that can have disastrous effects on
Posted in Business Law, Entertainment Law, Litigation Series

Getting a Talent Agent

Getting a Talent Agent Getting a Talent Agent Many people out there have talents. Some choose to not make a career out of that talent, but others do. In our society, we are definitely aware of celebrities – especially actors and singers – due
Posted in Entertainment Law

What is Contempt of Court?

What is Contempt of Court While watching TV shows, you might have come across scenes featuring a dramatic lawyer being incredibly belligerent in order to prove a point. Suddenly, the judge will warn the lawyer that they will be held in contempt of court if
Posted in Entertainment Law

False Light

False Light Individuals in society receive various forms of protection from invasion of privacy. TV shows or legal dramas will often bring up the topic of defamation, but there is another way to protect against privacy claims that cast you in a
Posted in Entertainment Law

Brief Overview of Music Copyright

Brief Overview of Music Copyright For musicians everywhere, music is their craft and their own unique work. The circumstances can be different for each musician; some musicians work with studios while others have their own independent labels to everything in between. Regardless of the way
Posted in Entertainment Law

Statute of Limitations

Statute of Limitations Often in TV shows or in movies, we hear about something called a statute of limitations. It usually acts as a dramatic point that either helps or hinders the police. A statute of limitations is a real legal concept and
Posted in Entertainment Law

What is a Negative Pickup Deal?

What is a Negative Pickup Deal? In the entertainment industry, one of the major problems that plague projects is financing. Finding the right investors or partners can be difficult, especially if a project requires immediate capital. Specifically, in film/movie production, producers can receive funding through away
Posted in Entertainment Law
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