Entertainment Law
Litigation / Dispute Resolution: Within the dynamic landscape of the entertainment industry, disputes and litigation are not uncommon, arising from a myriad of complex transactions and relationships. Our firm is adept at navigating these contentious issues, providing comprehensive dispute resolution and litigation services to protect the interests of our clients, including, but not limited to:
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Royalty Recovery: Pursuing unpaid royalties and resolving disputes over royalty calculations, ensuring artists and creators receive fair compensation.
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Artist / Producer / Manager Disputes: Resolving conflicts among artists, producers, and managers regarding contracts, responsibilities, and financial matters.
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Record Label / Distribution / Publishing Disputes: Handling disputes with record labels, distributors, and publishers over contract breaches, royalty payments, and rights ownership.
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Copyright / Trademark Infringement: Representing clients in cases of intellectual property infringement, protecting creative works and brands from unauthorized use.
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Defamation: Defending against or pursuing claims of defamation that harm an individual's or entity's reputation within the entertainment industry.
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Rights of Publicity / Right of Privacy Disputes: Addressing issues related to the unauthorized use of an individual’s image, name, or likeness, ensuring respect for privacy and publicity rights.
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Partnership / Corporate Disputes: Resolving disputes within partnerships or corporations, focusing on governance issues, profit distribution, and strategic direction.
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Breach of Contracts, Generally: Litigating and resolving disputes arising from breaches of contract, ensuring enforcement of rights and seeking appropriate remedies.
See, Our Litigation Section for more.
Transactional / Contracts: Catering to the unique needs of the entertainment industry, we offer specialized expertise in consulting on, drafting, and negotiating contracts that cover a wide range of scenarios, including, but not limited to:
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Talent Agreements: For actors, musicians, directors, and other creative professionals, detailing terms of engagement, compensation, rights, and obligations.
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Film, TV, Podcast Production Agreements: Covering the specifics of film, television, or music production, including rights acquisition, financing, distribution, and royalties.
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Management and Agency Agreements: Establishing the relationship between artists and their managers or agents, including scope of representation, commissions, and contractual duration.
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Licensing Agreements: For the use of copyrighted material, trademarks, or branded content, specifying terms for usage, exclusivity, and compensation.
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Performance Contracts: Detailing arrangements for live performances or appearances, covering aspects such as venue, duration, fees, and technical requirements.
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Letters of Intent: Facilitating preliminary agreements between parties as a precursor to a formal contract, often used in negotiations to outline the basic terms of a deal, such as collaborations or production projects.
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Split Sheets: Creating agreements that clearly define the percentage of ownership, royalties, and credits among all parties involved in the creation of a musical work, essential for preventing disputes over rights and earnings.
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Singer / Songwriter Contracts: Drafting agreements that outline the rights, royalties, obligations, and revenue shares for singers and songwriters, including clauses for publishing and performance rights.
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Producer Agreements: Negotiating contracts that set forth the terms of engagement between artists and producers, covering aspects such as fees, production credits, royalties, and rights to the finished product.
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Publishing / Distribution Deals: Advising on and drafting contracts for the publication and distribution of creative works, ensuring protection and fair compensation for intellectual property rights in the digital and physical distribution arenas.
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Album / Record Label Deals: Crafting recording contracts that specify the terms between artists and record labels, including advances, royalties, marketing, distribution, and rights ownership.
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Sync / Licensing Agreements: Negotiating agreements for the use of music in films, TV shows, commercials, video games, and other media, detailing terms for synchronization rights and licensing fees.
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Venue / Booking Agreements: Preparing contracts for performances or events, detailing the terms between performers and venues, including scheduling, compensation, technical specifications, and cancellation policies.
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Merchandising Deals: Structuring agreements for the licensing of an artist's or entity's brand for merchandise, outlining the scope of use, royalties, and quality control.
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Modelling Agreements: Drafting contracts for models, detailing terms of employment, rights to images, compensation, and obligations of the agency or brand.
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Photographer / Videographer Agreements: Creating agreements that define the scope of work, deliverables, ownership of the final product, and compensation for photographers and videographers.
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Event Production Contracts: Outlining the responsibilities, financial terms, and logistical details between event organizers and various contractors to ensure successful event execution.
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Art Consignment / Gallery Agreements: Drafting agreements for artists and galleries, detailing terms for the display, sale, and commission of artworks.
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Art Curator Contracts: Establishing terms for art curation projects, including scope of work, duration, compensation, and intellectual property rights.
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Sales and Services Agreements: Negotiating and drafting contracts for the sale of goods and services within the entertainment industry, ensuring clarity on deliverables, payment terms, and warranties.
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Independent Contractor / Employment Contracts: Drafting contracts that define the relationship between entities and their employees or contractors, including terms of employment, compensation, and termination.
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Joint Venture Agreements: Facilitating partnerships between entities for collaborative projects, outlining the structure, governance, and financial arrangements of the joint venture.
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Broker and Finder Fee Agreements: Establishing terms for brokers or finders in negotiations or deals, specifying the services to be provided and the compensation for those services.
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Copyrights and Trademark Applications: Assisting with the application process for copyrights and trademarks, providing strategic advice to protect and leverage intellectual property assets.
See, Our Contracts Section for more.