Literature

14-267 Client seeks copyright clearance and/or fair use advice on including short rock song quotes in a recovery daily meditation book. Most quotes are several lines. She plans to self-publish.Client Type: Pro Bono...

15-090 Client is a playwright who co-wrote a play about a French philosopher. Several theater companies have expressed interest in producing the play; and Client needs legal advice regarding securing the necessary permissions from authors whose translations were used in creating Client’s work. In addition, Client also seeks help drafting a contract with her co-author. Client Type: Pro Bono. Clie...

Based upon limited conversation with the client, LCA learned the following: In 2002, Client entered into a print-on-demand contract to publish a fictional suspense thriller. Client received quarterly royalty payments for the first year after publication, but, in 2003, the publisher abruptly stopped sending payments. Client has been unable to contact the publisher and believes the publisher close...

Client is a writer who received a publishing offer from Stewart, Tabori & Chang, a division of Harry N. Abrams, Inc. She seeks review. Client turned down an offer from Random House to publish her book, Vintage Baby Knits: 40 Timeless Knitting Patterns for Babies Today. Client is to receive a $16,000 advance under the contract, split into two payments of $8,000. Client Type: Reduced Fee...

Based on limited conversation during regular client intake, LCA learned the following: Client is experienced as a spoken word professional who performs in live performances, recorded performances, and educational programming. Client would like assistance in both his professional projects and his educational outreach projects. As an entertainer, Client performs under the name Discopoetry. He recent...

Dispute: Publishing. 18-288 Author of an academic text on massage therapy needs counsel to contact her publisher about a notice of intent to relinquish their rights in the text....

Based on limited conversation during regular client intake, LCA learned the following: Client is writing a book that is a non-fiction account of her experiences witnessing two men beaten to death after a fight broke in a night club. One of the three defendants in the murder trial was a well-known figure, and the prosecution called Client as a witness. Client needs advice regarding the extent of h...

License to Perform a Musical. Client is a small NFP that preserves and shares the history of one of Chicago's greatest disasters. Recently, a theatrical performance about the event, nominated for multiple awards, was produced. Client has a verbal agreement with the writers to allow Client to license the production to other theaters around the country and internationally. Client needs help formaliz...

Client, a freelance writer, has a contract from a national magazine for a feature story and needs counsel to review the contract and provide legal advice....

Client seeks review of an anticipated book publishing contract offer fromTLN, Inc. She is able to pay fees....