Entertainment Law
| Internet Issues -- Web Development and Independent Contractors |
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| A person looking to create a web site for himself or for his company can hire an expert to construct a site-from format and design to complex software that gives a site a host of functional abilities. How that person is classified will determine a number of important issues, including copyright ownership. More... |
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| Music Industry -- Song Ownership |
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| Generally, a person who writes a song is the first to own the song. However, if that person is employed as a songwriter, his employer owns the song. The owner of a song controls the right to copy the song as well as the sale, use, or public performance of the song. More... |
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| Historic Preservation -- Section 106 -- Archeological Conditions |
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| The Recommended Approach for Consultation on Recovery of Significant The Recommended Approach for Consultation on Recovery of Significant Information from Archeological Sites is a document that speaks to the unique issues and challenges of development on lands with archeological significance. Published by the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation, this document serves as a guide for agencies and groups looking to maintain compliance with the National Historic Preservation Act, but avoid the time consuming process of full consultation. More... |
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| Sale of Art -- Investment Issues |
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| Although most collectors are motivated by an intrinsic pleasure in seeking out, negotiating for, and owning a particular kind of item, there is often an underlying notion of collecting items as an investment. Regardless of the primary motivation, there are some important things to know when thinking about and purchasing works of art or collectibles as investments. More... |
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| Sale of Art -- Auction House Pricing |
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| Because auctions are a unique way of buying and selling goods, there are some pricing issues that are distinctive to auction sales. Before buying or selling an item through an auction, it is important to understand these features and how they will affect a transaction. More... |
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