Entertainment Law

Entertainers monetize the way their voices sound, their personalities and their appearance to appeal to their fan base and other consumers. Businesses have long paid generous amounts for endorsement deals where celebrities recommend products to consumers. They have...

Like many other niches of the entertainment industry, the music industry often rewards youth. Big labels and successful producers are often looking for the newest young act to develop into successful career musicians. They sign major contracts with teens and even...

It can sometimes be very difficult to determine whether a certain piece of music is actively ripping off another arrangement or if they just sound very similar. This is often especially true when someone is listening to music in similar genres. For example, many pop...

Those who are trying to break into the entertainment industry are often naive in the early stages of their efforts and are, therefore, easily taken advantage of by the people working at major studios and entertainment companies. They may sign contracts that leave them...

With rare exceptions of artists who have borderline cult followings, youthful artists are frequently in highest demand for entertainment services. Musicians, actors and other entertainers may have a much easier time finding work when they are young as opposed to...

You’re a talented artist and your best friend is a talented writer – and you’re thinking about putting together a graphic novel as a collaborative effort. Your buddy will do the story for the novel, and you’ll do all the panels. Now, who owns what? The answer may...

Licensing arrangements largely happen behind closed doors. With the exception of well-established artists who own their own catalogs, most musicians don't have control over what happens with the songs that they write or release for public consumption. Companies own...