00002439 | An author (Client) initiated a book project with a partner who did very little work and then dropped out of the project, they had no written agreement. Now, a few years later, the author (Client) has a contract from an agent that requires that she confirm that she created the work. Client seeks legal advice and help resolving any copyright issues with the partner who did claim rights when she with... Read more
00001672 | Content Clearance: 19-267 Publishing. Co-authors (who are also brothers) of a science fiction manuscript need help evaluating the risk of publishing a futuristic novel that satirizes current politicians.... Read more
00001769 | Contract: Author who is developing a fictional world plans to incorporate contributions from several other individuals and needs an agreement that protects his interest in the work created thus far and confirms his rights in the contributions.... Read more
00001283 | Client seeks help with a contract to publish what began as an in depth oral history of Chicago theater. Client is a retired professor who has completed over 100 interviews with individuals in the theater community. A publisher took interest and he has since had his audio tapes transcribed for eventual publication. Client is also in talks with a local well-known film producer and WTTW in order to c... Read more
