Actor Agreements: Why Having a Lawyer Matters Introduction In the dynamic world of entertainment, actor agreements form the bedrock of successful collaborations between artists, producers, and industry stakeholders. However, the intricacies of these agreements, coupled with the nuances of the…
What is media law? In the last half-century, media has grown vastly, moving from print and live performances to radio, television, cinema, mobile devices, and the Internet. Intellectual property is one of the main topics of media law concern. The…
How to make money: Music Publishing The music industry is drastically changing due to streaming services, pirating, and overall change of music consumption. Due to this change, income and job opportunities in the music industry have diminished. As a result,…
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 category. For instance, there are…
Performing Rights Society (ASCAP & BMI) Performing Rights Societies (ASCAP & BMI) collect licensing fees from television, radio, restaurants, malls, concert halls, bars, night clubs, colleges, hotels, airplanes and others and pay those fees to writers and publishers of the…
Merchandising Agreement For Motion Pictures Parlaying film characters and corresponding film elements into commodities could proffer participants another financial conduit. Yet, not every motion picture is a proper conduit and not every corresponding merchandise a prudent investment. In this article,…