Photography

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The Morrison-Shearer Foundation will be transferring photographic and other related archives to a variety of cultural institutions. They seek advice on how to protect their interests....

A local foundation is funding the construction of a dance studio on property owned by an arts organization and needs immediate help with a Memorandum of Understanding....

Based upon limited conversation during regular client intake, LCA learned the following: Client seeks legal advice on photography infringement claims against a non profit organization. Client has tried unsuccesfully to resolve the dispute, which includes several years of repeat reproductions either without permission or beyond the scope of any license from Client. She'd like, at a minimum, to have...

15-256 Client, an actress, created a video project with a collaborator who posted a rough, unfinished version showing her legal name without authorization. The parties argued over a take down notice over authorship--not use of her voice, image or name. Both parties have posted a final version and the collaborator made false statements in connection with his posting. She seeks advice on any claims...

15-003 Client seeks help registering several collections of photographic works with the Copyright Office. Client Type: Pro Bono....

Based upon limited conversation during regular client intake, LCA learned the following: Client, a freelance photographer, created an image blog and website to promote her artwork. She seeks trademark advice in the blog name but it is not wholly clear that the name functions as a trademark. Client photographs individuals in public and also needs advice on privacy and right of publicity laws and ma...

Client, a photographer and architectural restoration specialist, wants advice on whether he has a right of publicity or any other claim to remove his name from a website that lists his name regarding a foreclosure procedure. Client nearly lost a condo unit in a landmark Chicago building while restoring the space but managed to sell it and repay his loan. Client has significant remaining debts an...

14-330 Client seeks advice on structuring his music and photographic services business. Client has a small catalog of song compositions and additionally offers second camera services and digital editing images to a local photographer. Client Type: Pro Bono....

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