Performance Art

Clients developed a cabaret show featuring various musical numbers. They seek help protecting the show and need advice as to whether music or other content licenses should be obtained. Clients' program includes common popular show tunes, poking fun of the audition process. Clients state they do not alter the lyrics or music, and they do not presently record the performances. They expressed interes...

Based upon limited conversation during regular client intake, LCA learned the following: Client rewrote a screenplay and needs help finalizing points in the contract with the original writer/producer. Client already completed and delivered her draft. The writer/producer paid her $750 dollars and owes her the same. She would like to clarify rights to back-end payment of the producer's profits shoul...

Client, a not-for-profit tax exempt corporation, seeks help renewing its trademark with the USPTO. Client needs to file prior to August 19th. Client qualifies for pro bono assistance and is prepared to pay the renewal fee. Client's mark: Global Girls Registration Serial Number: 76314323 Client Type: Pro Bono...

NFP: NFP theater applied to the IRS for a tax exemption and the IRS responded with a request for additional information, Information Request, First Request. Client needs help responding to this First Request....

Contract Review. Client plans to assist an actress (who does solo historical presentations) secure opportunities to perform and needs counsel to review a proposed contract....

Client seeks help responding to a request to license his song....

Fair Use: Visual Art. Client is planning to release a children's album and needs advice regarding the album cover. He is considering basing his album cover on a cover design by another band and needs help evaluating whether he can rely on fair use or whether he should consider licensing the rights....

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

Contracts: Visual Art. NFP arts organization that exhibits artwork in people's homes needs two contracts, one for the artists whose work will be donated to the NFP and one for the people who will host the artwork....

A local theater group received a report of sexual assault and needs legal guidance on resolving the issue....