Tuesday, August 2, 2011

The Laws Integrated In The Entertainment Industry

By Franklin Mosentiff


The modern life has always been connected with media and entertainment in so many ways. Even in the ancient times, various forms of entertainment already existed. Every night when you're home from work, basic actions like turning on the Television to watch your preferred program or listening to a singer in your iPod playlist make a lot of difference. In the weekend, you either go to a bar to see a local band perform or watch a movie with your loved ones. These forms of leisure have made us happy and relieved our stress even in just a short span of time. But behind all these are the different factors that run the industry which we usually don't know.

Similar to other ventures, there are also laws covering the media and entertainment industry. It's likely you have heard of a music lawyer who is an expert in making contracts, deals, and intellectual property rights regarding music artists. Apart from music, the laws encompassing this sector include the areas of film, television, publishing, theater, and multimedia among others.

A music lawyer or a music solicitor, for example, needs to be an expert in record labels, concert and event agreements, copyrights, or royalties. Entertainment lawyers in general are expected to have knowledge in drafting contracts, mediation in planning, production, finance, and distribution.

They also cover international rights and deals. For example, a music lawyer in London should be able to have legal expertise in in intellectual property law in UK, US, and in European countries. The music lawyer in London should also have knowledge of international law for artists to be able to protect the legal rights of the client performing beyond UK.

Hiring a music solicitor, or any lawyers for entertainment, is not always simple as there are a variety of groups offering expertise in the industry. However, you have to understand first your circumstances in needing a lawyer. If it's a permanent service that you need or just momentary? No matter what, it is better that you hire the one with good reputation and vast experience in entertainment law.




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