Literature

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Victim of domestic abuse, Client, is the author of a book that proposes strategies for survival for women who also victims of domestic violence. The contect of her book was copied and Client needs help securing appropriate credit for the work that she created....

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15-361 Client’s mother is an 88 year old Nigerian woman who wrote a memoir and then signed a contract with a publisher out of New Jersey. Under the terms of the contract Client’s mother paid $6,000.00 for 300 copies of the book and signed over her most of her rights. Client is seeking legal advice regarding options to void the contract and recover the money her mother paid. Client type: Pro Bo...

15-378 Client is releasing a memoir about her father who was a talented recording engineer and producer who recorded Michael Jackson. She posted several "never seen before" images of her dad and Michael Jackson and Quincy Jones and they are now "all over the internet." She was working with Linda Mensch on retainer but can no longer afford her and sought help. She and her husband have income over L...

Based upon limited conversation during regular client intake, LCA learned the following: Clients are developing a screenplay about a serial killer and have cultivated some interest from a producer in the industry. They first wish to enter into an agreement regarding rights of distribution and state they'd like to work with the same lawyer. They would like advice on protecting the story and pitchin...

Based upon limited conversation during regular client intake, LCA learned the following: Clients are two women who need advice on jointly authored literary work. They need advice on privacy releases and other clearance matters. Although they can pay something and are professional, they have had a hard time coming up with enough funds to pay market rates and are looking for an attorney familiar w...

Client wanted an agreement reviewed, but never sent in the client application form....

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