Social media platforms have become an integral part of our personal and professional lives. They allow us to connect with friends, family, colleagues, and clients, as well as to share our opinions, interests, and passions. However, social media also comes with some risks and challenges, especially when it comes to harassment. (more…)
If you are a musician, composer, producer, or anyone who creates or uses music in your projects, you may have heard of the term “master license”. But what exactly is a master license and why is it important for music law?
Think of it this way: if you want to use the specific recording of Beyoncé’s Single Ladies in your film, you need a master license from whoever owns that recording (likely her record label). This is separate from getting permission to use the song Single Ladies itself, which would involve a synchronization license for the underlying musical composition. (more…)
Art law is a diverse field encompassing various legal disciplines as they relate to the creation, distribution, and preservation of art. It addresses a wide range of issues, from protecting artists’ intellectual property to regulating international trade in cultural objects. Our firm, specializing in art and cultural heritage law, offers this overview of the primary types of art law. (more…)
Film law is a branch of entertainment law that deals with the legal issues related to the production, distribution, and exhibition of films. Film law covers a variety of topics, such as contracts, intellectual property, censorship, defamation, privacy, publicity, labor, tax, and insurance. Film law cases can involve disputes between filmmakers, studios, distributors, exhibitors, actors, writers, directors, producers, composers, agents, and other parties involved in the film industry. (more…)
As a law firm specializing in art and entertainment law, we often encounter clients who are interested in buying, selling, or investing in art. However, many of them are unaware of the complex and evolving regulations that govern the art market.
We will provide an overview of some of the key issues and challenges that art market participants face, and how we can help them navigate the legal landscape. (more…)
The major principles of media law are essential for protecting the freedom of the press and ensuring that the public has access to accurate and reliable information. (more…)
The advent of new media technologies has profoundly transformed communication and information dissemination, creating a dynamic legal landscape. These technologies, encompassing social media, blogs, online forums, and streaming services, present unique challenges and opportunities that new media law seeks to address. Our firm, specializing in technology and media law, offers this analysis of key legal considerations in this evolving field. (more…)
Digital media law refers to the legal principles and regulations that govern the creation, distribution, and consumption of digital media content. In the age of the internet, social media, and streaming services, these laws are crucial for protecting intellectual property, ensuring fair competition, and safeguarding user rights in the digital domain.
Ever wondered why you can’t just freely use any song you find in your YouTube video, or why websites have privacy policies? That’s digital media law in action. (more…)
Mass media law encompasses the set of legal principles governing the content and distribution of mass media, including television, radio, newspapers, magazines, and digital platforms. It aims to balance competing interests, such as freedom of speech, public interest, and individual rights. (more…)
If you are interested in ancient Egyptian art, you may wonder how it was regulated and protected by the law. Ancient Egyptian law was based on the concept of ma’at, which means harmony, balance, truth, and justice.
Ma’at was believed to be established by the gods at the creation of the world and maintained by the pharaoh, who was their representative on earth. The pharaoh was also the supreme judge and lawmaker, assisted by his vizier, who oversaw the administration of justice. (more…)