Literature

Based upon limited conversation during regular client intake, LCA learned the following: Client seeks counsel on forming an entity and drafting a contract with a collaborator named Aubrey Woodson. Client wrote comic book literary content and his collaborator created corresponding comic illustrations. Client registered the domain name www.unbridledcomics.com and seeks trademark advice. He also need...

Client seeks advice on obtaining permission to use song lyrics within her book. She states she wishes to use four lines from the chorus of a copyrighted song. Client plans to self-publish and states the book is complete. Additional Known Party: Gloria Estephan (Songwriter of See Your Smile) Client states she wants to use just four lines of chorus in her fiction fantasy book. The book is complete ...

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15-074 Client developed a unique board game with written rules and physical pieces. He seeks advice on how to best protect the intellectual property embodied in the game, help drafting a non-disclosure agreement, and advice on forming an entity. He has worked with a friend to create a handmade version of the game and also needs a contract regarding ownership in the work with her. Client Type: Pro ...

15-252 Client is writing a second edition of a published book. He needs help with the publishing contract and a second contract with the family of his deceased co-author. Client is an expert in his field and recently defended his dissertation for his PhD. He is a disabled vet who qualifies for pro bono help. Title of Book: Emergency Incident Management Systems: Fundamentals and Applications 2nd Ed...

Based upon limited conversation during regular client intake, LCA learned the following: Client seeks legal help forming an entity for a social cause-based business. Client, who was born in Jordan and who immigrated to the United States, plans to form a LGBT advocacy organization for the Arab community. He will work initially with an existing not-for-profit organization and needs help negotiatin...

Non-payment of Royalties. Author of three best-selling books recently discovered that her books have been translated into multiple languages. Client has never received any royalties for the sale of the foreign language versions of the books. Royalty payments completely stopped in 2015 and Client needs help evaluating any claim she might have against the publisher for royalty payments based on the ...

14-402 Client is a writer who believes that a reader who looked at her manuscript, released the work without Clients consent and it was then used as the basis for a popular novel by a Chicago writer. Client is seeking legal advice regarding a possible cause of action for infringement of her intellectual property rights. Client Type: Reduced Fee. ...

Based upon limited conversation during regular client intake, LCA learned the following: Client is an individual who seeks help determining if he can option rights to a screenplay already adapted for screen in Japan. He would like to adapt the story for an American audience and wants help contacting the writer/director of the Japanese story to determine if all rights have been transferred. The fi...

Client seeks help reviewing a publishing contract....