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NEED AN ENTERTAINMENT LAWYER?
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DO YOU NEED AN ENTERTAINMENT LAWYER?
Perhaps you are a screenwriter who has just completed writing a new script and you want to send it out but also are afraid someone will steal your work.
Perhaps you are offered a contract but are hesitant to sign for fear that something may not be on the up and up and ... gee... you forgot to brush up on your legal lingo today.
What if you create an original TV show but someone else claims you stole their idea? Or what if it is vice versa ... someone takes your idea?
In these cases and many more, having an entertainment lawyer can be helpful, especially as the entertainment industry becomes more complex.
The entertainment lawyer may deal with: Contract law, Intellectual property Law (trademarks, copyright,etc), Labour law, Competition law, Constitutional law, Tax law, International law and more. They also have developed relationships with many entertainment companies and influential people in the industry, which could lead to helpful introductions in terms of attaining financing, for example.
They also can steer producers to who to deal with and who not to deal with being that they know the industry reputations quite well. They will help negotiate a contract, fight during litigation.
What about fees? Most entertainment lawyers will agree on a fee structure that meets both your needs. They may ask for a retainer or maybe will only get paid if he completes the task at hand.
Finding the right entertainment lawyer --- Google. Do your homework. Call them up; you may be able to ask a few preliminary questions over the phone and then see if they will set up a complimentary meeting to get to know them better. Here are some suggested questions to ask:
*Ask about experience and training.
*Ask which areas of entertainment law they specialize in
*Ask about the associations they associate with
*Ask who their client base is and ask for referrals
*Ask about pay rate. Retainer or other form of payment? Lawyers often charge for everything: phone calls, meetings, hearings, to write a letter to the court (you name it!); get a copy of their fee schedule.
*Make sure you like the person you are going to work with; can you trust this person?
*Ask how this person is willing to help make your business grow -- especially if you do an on-going retainer. Will they introduce you to people? Have an idea of what it is you are needing help with too.
*Make sure they are in it for the right reasons. Are they money-hungry or will they be passionate on your behalf and work for you?
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DO YOU NEED AN ENTERTAINMENT LAWYER?
Perhaps you are a screenwriter who has just completed writing a new script and you want to send it out but also are afraid someone will steal your work.
Perhaps you are offered a contract but are hesitant to sign for fear that something may not be on the up and up and ... gee... you forgot to brush up on your legal lingo today.
What if you create an original TV show but someone else claims you stole their idea? Or what if it is vice versa ... someone takes your idea?
In these cases and many more, having an entertainment lawyer can be helpful, especially as the entertainment industry becomes more complex.
The entertainment lawyer may deal with: Contract law, Intellectual property Law (trademarks, copyright,etc), Labour law, Competition law, Constitutional law, Tax law, International law and more. They also have developed relationships with many entertainment companies and influential people in the industry, which could lead to helpful introductions in terms of attaining financing, for example.
They also can steer producers to who to deal with and who not to deal with being that they know the industry reputations quite well. They will help negotiate a contract, fight during litigation.
What about fees? Most entertainment lawyers will agree on a fee structure that meets both your needs. They may ask for a retainer or maybe will only get paid if he completes the task at hand.
Finding the right entertainment lawyer --- Google. Do your homework. Call them up; you may be able to ask a few preliminary questions over the phone and then see if they will set up a complimentary meeting to get to know them better. Here are some suggested questions to ask:
*Ask about experience and training.
*Ask which areas of entertainment law they specialize in
*Ask about the associations they associate with
*Ask who their client base is and ask for referrals
*Ask about pay rate. Retainer or other form of payment? Lawyers often charge for everything: phone calls, meetings, hearings, to write a letter to the court (you name it!); get a copy of their fee schedule.
*Make sure you like the person you are going to work with; can you trust this person?
*Ask how this person is willing to help make your business grow -- especially if you do an on-going retainer. Will they introduce you to people? Have an idea of what it is you are needing help with too.
*Make sure they are in it for the right reasons. Are they money-hungry or will they be passionate on your behalf and work for you?
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