Literature

Client seeks copyright protection advice on a series of videos and audio files involving pet tips. She also needs advice on potential trademarks for her business name, show series name and its main character, a dog....

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Based upon limited conversation during regular client intake, LCA learned the following: Client is a start-up theater company that is planning to mount a play. Client needs help with an actor agreement and an agreement with the composer who is writing music for the performance. Client also seeks advice on forming her business as a for profit or not-for-profit entity. Should she decide on the la...

14-398 Client is a self-published romance novelist who has been actively submitting her manuscripts to publishers and contests. Recently, Client discovered that a number of her manuscripts have been published by other writers. Client needs legal advice and representation for the purpose of enforcing her intellectual property rights. Client Type: Paying/Contingent Fee....

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Based upon limited conversation during regular client intake, LCA learned the following: Client is working on a children's book that she started roughly ten years ago. Client is currently contemplating self-publishing the thirty page book, but would first like to collaborate with a student illustrator. Client and the illustrator are currently negotiating payment and are considering a small flat-...

Client, the founder of a philosophy organization, seeks legal help reviewing and negotiating a publishing contract offered by a similar organization. Client states completion of the book will require of an additional solid month of research and hopes to obtain an advance. He is willing to pay a moderate fee although he is eligible for pro bono assistance....

Based upon limited conversation during regular client intake, LCA learned the following: Client,a comic book artist, has a small line of graphic printed t-shirts and anime inspired products. She'd like to commission one or two other artists to create designs for her and seeks help drafting a work-made-for-hire agreement. Client operates as a sole proprietor on a very tiny budget. Client Type: P...

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Client seeks help vetting his book, a fictionalized novel based on his life as an expert witness. His story includes characters loosely based on living persons and actual businesses and he'd like advice on liability for any privacy or other claims....