Entertainment Law
With more than 20 years of entertainment industry experience, we have provided substantial counsel as an attorney and in other capacities to musicians, bands, record labels, concert promoters and clubs, music distributors and publishers, managers, agents, producers, production companies, event promoters, bars, models, filmmakers, artists, writers, actors, designers, screenwriters, comedians, recording studios, athletes, non-profit entertainment groups and more.
Because of our significant experience working with entertainment clients, we have the ability to understand and serve the unique needs and interests of those in the entertainment business.
We have regularly counseled clients in such matters as:
- Drafting all types of entertainment agreements, including:
- Record agreements, publishing and songwriter agreements, producer agreements, band agreements, management agreements, concert and performance agreements, sports agents' agreements and team player agreements, merchandising agreements, sponsorship agreements, and model, musician, and other performance releases
- Creating customized partnership, Limited Liability Company (LLC), and Corporate documents to meet the special needs of all types of entertainments business
- Advice regarding asset protection in the entertainment business
- Protection of intellectual property
- Entertainment Litigation
Publications:
BUSINESS: Takin' Care of Business: A Bands Basic Business Guide
SONG COPYRIGHT: Why You Can't Copyright' Your Song If You Have Already Written It!MUSIC DOWNLOADING: Will You Face The Music? Music Downloading 101TRADEMARK: Everything You Need to Know about Trademark Protection and RegistrationBRANDING: Brand Due Diligence Saves Millions