Literature

Client, a writer, needs advice on licensing rights to reproduce quotes and other short segments of a published book. Client's manuscript is a "how to" guide based on the book and she has contacts who know its author....

Based upon limited conversation during regualar client intake, LCA learned the following: Client wrote a book, a day by day compilation of quotes from her local pastor. She needs help drafting a contract with the pastor and wants the right to use his name on the book cover. She is willing to share profits, if any, but wants control over printing and distributing the book. Additional Known Party: ...

19-113 Graphic novelist needs counsel to help evaluate the risk posed by five items in his graphic novel. Issues include possible infringement of intellectual property rights and violation of privacy rights....

Client developed scripts for three seasons of a television program and is working with a local producer. The producer presented a contract, and Client seeks help negotiating. He has already registered copyright in the first season of the work. He understands that the producer would like to option and/or purchase the literary property....

Client, the author of a book, needs counsel on a copyright infringement claim filed against her. She was hired to write a biography and is the author and claimant....

Contract Drafting. Corporate. NFP theater management group needs two standard volunteer services agreements....

Client, a non-fiction writer, seeks a fair use opinion on the content of his manuscript....

Estate Planning: Theater. 18-230 Playwright needs counsel to draft a Power of Attorney for Property and review a Will that was drafted in 2011....

Client, the author of an unpublished memoir, seeks legal advice regarding the risk of using peoples’ actual names in his book....

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