Entertainment Law
Comprehensive legal services for music, film, television, and digital entertainment
Our entertainment law practice provides comprehensive legal counsel to artists, creators, producers, and entertainment companies across all sectors of the industry. From music recording agreements and film production contracts to talent representation and intellectual property protection, we deliver strategic solutions that protect your creative and commercial interests. Whether you're negotiating complex distribution deals, resolving copyright disputes, or structuring multi-party production agreements, our experienced attorneys provide the specialized guidance you need to succeed in the entertainment industry.
Transactional Law
We help structure, negotiate, and draft agreements to protect your interests and facilitate successful business relationships.
- Recording and production agreements
- Music publishing and licensing deals
- Film financing and investment agreements
- Production and co-production contracts
- Development and production deals for TV and streaming
- Platform distribution contracts
- Distribution and sales agreements
- Syndication and international sales
- Format licensing and adaptation rights
- Rights acquisition and option deals
- Talent and creator agreements
- Agency and management contracts
- Employment and services contracts
- Personal services and loan-out agreements
- Union and guild negotiations
- Merchandising and endorsement contracts
- Advertising and sponsorship agreements
- Profit participation and backend deals
- Complex contract drafting and review
- Multi-party deal structuring
- Joint venture and partnership agreements
- Non-disclosure and confidentiality agreements
- Copyright and trademark registration
- IP licensing and assignment agreements
- Work-for-hire and creator contracts
- Brand development and protection strategies
- IP portfolio management and audits
Litigation
When disputes arise, our experienced litigators advocate vigorously to protect your rights and resolve conflicts effectively.
- Copyright infringement disputes
- Trademark infringement and brand protection
- Trade secret misappropriation
- IP ownership and joint authorship disputes
- Right of publicity violations
- DMCA takedown and counter-notice proceedings
- Royalty and payment disputes
- Distribution and revenue disputes
- Profit participation disputes
- Commission and payment disputes
- Contract breach litigation
- Contract interpretation disputes
- Contract disputes with networks and platforms
- Production disputes and breach of contract
- Contract termination litigation
- Fraud and misrepresentation claims
- Specific performance actions
- Contract rescission and reformation
- Rights reversion and termination matters
- Rights clearance and infringement issues
- Creative rights and credit disputes
- Chain of title litigation
- Idea theft and format protection claims
- Talent dispute resolution
- Employment discrimination matters
- Breach of fiduciary duty claims
- Defamation and publicity rights claims
- Cancellation and termination litigation
- Insurance claims and completion bond issues
- Regulatory compliance disputes
Recent Case Law Updates
Landmark Copyright Fair Use Decision
Mar 10, 2026Federal court rules on transformative use in music sampling case, establishing new precedents for fair use in entertainment industry.
Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals
Artist Rights in AI-Generated Content
Jan 28, 2026Court decision addresses ownership and attribution rights when artificial intelligence is used in creative works.
California Superior Court
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