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What Is Entertainment Law? An Overview

 
In this series we are going to answer questions you may have about entertainment law, including what it covers, what a lawyer can do for you, and whether you need the help of a Charlotte entertainment lawyer. First, here is an overview of this type of service we offer.

What is Entertainment Law? | Charlotte Entertainment Lawyer

Entertainment law provides legal services to those in the entertainment industry. The services cover a wide range of practice areas including contract law, intellectual property, licensing, employment and labor, and defamation. This branch of law is distinct because it covers many areas, and the laws can vary from state to state.
A Charlotte entertainment lawyer works with many different types of people in the industry from the individuals who create art, music, and film to the companies who produce those works. Here are a few examples of the types of people who may need an entertainment lawyer:

  • Musicians
  • Actors
  • Writers
  • Producers
  • Managers
  • Filmmakers
  • Photographers

Companies that make movies, publish books, release music, or create video games may benefit from working with a Charlotte entertainment lawyer.
Legal representation is frequently needed in the entertainment industry because of contract negotiations that occur between artists and companies. The bulk of this work is called transactional law, which refers to the drafting, negotiation, and signing of contracts.
A Charlotte entertainment lawyer will work to protect the best interests of his client so that he or she can be confident their contract reflects industry standards when it comes to compensation and protecting intellectual property. Contracts are also used when establishing a crew to work on set. It can outline what is expected of them and how they will be paid. If a contract is not in place, it can cause delays or other problems with production. In addition to contracts for hiring talent and crew, they are used to secure locations for movies or photography sessions.
Entertainment attorneys also handle copyrights and licenses for an artist who want to protect his or her work from being duplicated but also have the option of allowing someone to use it for profit. Once a copyright is secured for a work such as a song, it can be licensed to be used in movies, commercials, video games, or more.  This allows the artist to make money from his or her work and be credited for it. It also prevents someone from using it without permission.
Defamation can be an issue for those in the spotlight, either as an actor or musician or behind the scenes as a producer. When someone tries to damage the image of another person through libel or slander, it can hurt someone’s career. If that person has a movie or album out, it can also hurt sales of that product. An entertainment lawyer can outline the options a person has if they want to pursue a defamation case. Writers and publishers may also need the help of an entertainment lawyer for defamation cases brought against them because of something they wrote.
The Charlotte entertainment lawyer at Eldreth Law Firm has worked in the industry as a producer, which means that he has firsthand experience in dealing with the issues you may have. Give him a call today to see how he can help you, whether you are an artist or a company working in the industry.

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