Motion Picture Financing
Motion Picture Financing The sine qua non (Latin for “without which it could not be”) of deals within the entertainment industry is procuring and securing financial backing from investors. Without funding, a deal has no…
Sports Endorsement Contract
Sports Endorsement Contract Negotiating a sports endorsement Contract is a unique and challenging endeavor for agents, legal counsel, and athletes. The athlete (client) needs to know that their team of lawyers, agents, and managers are…
Music Royalties
Music Royalties The music business is a complex and nuanced business that is made up of various roles. Making money off of songs (royalties) is not a straightforward process and does not fall into one…
An Artist’s Personal Manager
An Artist’s Personal Manager In the entertainment business, the celebrity is the most profitable asset. Hence, there is a complex system that surrounds an artist in order for them to make the most money. One…
Rights of Privacy vs. Rights of Publicity
Rights of Privacy vs. Rights of Publicity A person’s right to privacy is an innate and inherent right. Alternatively, the right of publicity is something that is built up through the effort to create profitability…
For Artists: Personal Manager’s Contract
For Artists: Personal Manager’s Contract It is not uncommon for professional artists to hire the services of a personal manager to help manage and organize their careers. A manager can also help an artist open…
Movie Production
Movie Production Making movies is not all about creativity. Movie production is an intricate system that involves both finances and legal complexities. Contractual agreements are one of the first and most important steps in order…
Copyright Law In California
Copyright Law In California One of the most important things a creator has to be aware of is how to protect their piece of work. Knockoffs and cheap imitations drown the market of any…
What Is Forgery Law In California?
What Is Forgery Law In California? Forgery, as a white-collar crime, has a relatively broad definition under the current state of California law. According to California Penal Code 470 PC, a forgery law is…