Entertainment

Music Industry -- Song Ownership
Generally, a person who writes a song is the first to own the song. However, if that person is employed as a songwriter, his employer owns the song. The owner of a song controls the right to copy the song as well as the sale, use, or public performance of the song. More...
SPORTS LAW: PROFESSIONAL GROUP LICENSING PROGRAMS
PROFESSIONAL GROUP LICENSING PROGRAMS More...
Internet Issues -- Web Development Agreements -- Client Issues
There is a seemingly endless list of individuals and companies in the business of designing websites. For someone without a lot of expertise, hiring a web developer can be a great way to get an attractive and functional site up and running. Before hiring anyone, however, there are a few important things to consider. More...
Art - Collection Management Policies - General Issues
Common questions by museums about ownership and appraisals can often be dealt with preventively. An almost essential preventative measure is the adoption and implementation of a collection management policy. More...
THEATRE: OVERVIEW OF THEATRICAL FINANCING LAW IN NEW YORK
New York has a specific "blue sky" or securities law applicable to theatrical productions. While most securities offerings in the state are subject to the Martin Act, investments in theatrical production companies are separately governed by the Theatrical Syndication Financing AcT and regulations issued by the New York Attorney General. More...

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