Performance Art

A recording artist needs help determining whether her royalty payments are correct....

Dispute: Copyright. Dance instructor needs help resolving a dispute with the park district that employed her. The park district terminated Client but continues to use Client's choreography. There is a written acknowledgement from the park district that Client owns the copyright and she has asked them not to use the works. In addition, even though they terminated her, they used her name for promoti...

Contract Review:Performance Artist: Stand-up comedian needs counsel to review a management agreement....

A hip-hop artist who also provides artist management services and would like to start a record label needs startup advice and help with contracts. Specifically, Client currently manages one artist and needs a written contract to formalize their current oral agreement....

NFP: Performance. 19-093 Client is a performance art NFP that arranges for teenage students to present performances at senior centers. Client needs a parental consent for the participants....

Start-up: LLC. 18-348 Experienced actor, writer and producer needs help setting up an LLC....

Film Start-up. A young filmmaker (client) is working with a production company on a feature film, that client wrote, and needs help setting up an LLC....

Client is a small NFP that runs an "uncensored" performance art festival under terms set by a Canadian Association. The performers are selected by lottery and the only restrictions on the performances are, 1) that the performer does not break any laws during the performance; and 2) that the performance does not jeopardize the Client's city license. One of the lottery winners plans to perform a sho...

Immigration: Green Card. Costume designer currently working in the US under a O1B Visa that expires in 2019 would like to apply for a green card.Client, initially, needs help understanding the process and the requirements....

Client is a member of a performance collective that creates theatrical productions, workshops, and events. The collective emphasizes working in non-theatrical spaces with community stakeholders for artistic and social causes. Client seeks counsel on the formation of an LLC and business planning, and assistance in procuring copyright for the group’s productions....