Literature

24-1145 Client has written an unpublished science fiction manuscript. For a period of time, Client was working with another writer, and agreed to be co-authors. Client has now had a falling out with the co-writer and would like to proceed with the manuscript without the involvement or contributions of the former co-writer....

24-1144 Client is a NFP Literary and Philosophy magazine based in Chicago. In order to obtain grant funding, client has been advised to seek legal assistance to implement procedures and documentation for OFAC compliance and avoiding engagement with foreign terrorist organizations....

24-1053 Client is a local fiction author and needs estate planning assistance and possibly a will drafted, accounting for literary properties....

24-1004 Client is a freelance writer who was employed to write a book, including photographs taken by the client, about Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Client needs advice in assessing his rights to re-publish the book following the termination of his employment and the publisher's non-performance under their agreement....

24-1000 Writer, music journalist, and stand-up comedian needs counsel to assist her in obtaining a EB-1 Visa....

24-0954 Author has been self-publishing under a sole proprietorship for the past several years. They are now interested in registering the company as an LLC and need counsel to provide general start-up advice, help with entity formation, and draft an operating agreement....

24-0945 Author entered into a publishing agreement with a hybrid publisher that has now begun withholding royalty statements. Author needs counsel to review the agreement, evaluate their rights, and, if appropriate, obtain a royalty statement to determine amounts owed....

24-0934 Start-up that organizes running tours and book club runs inspired by books set in various Chicago is preparing to franchise the business to allow others to offer similar tours in various cities. They need counsel to help develop a standard franchise model and agreement....

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Client has written a memoir and needs assistance registering copyright in the literary work. She also needs counsel to memorialize an assignment of these rights to a family member....