Art and Media Law

Art Law: A Growing Field for Creative Professionals

Art law, a dynamic and multifaceted field, addresses the legal issues surrounding the creation, ownership, protection, and distribution of artistic works. It encompasses a broad range of topics, from intellectual property rights and contracts to taxation, censorship, and cultural heritage preservation. The increasing globalization of the art market and the rise of digital technologies have further amplified the need for specialized legal expertise in this area. Our firm, specializing in art and cultural heritage law, offers this analysis of the key considerations in this growing field. (more…)

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Music Law Legal Shield: How to Protect Your Rights as a Musician

As a musician, you may have spent years honing your craft and creating original works of art. But do you know how to protect your rights and interests in the music industry? Whether you are a singer, songwriter, composer, producer, or performer, you need to be aware of the legal issues that affect your career and your income.

We will explain some of the basics of music law and how a legal shield can help you navigate the complex and competitive world of music. (more…)

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Hot Topics in Art Law

Art law is a dynamic and multifaceted field that addresses the legal issues affecting the creation, ownership, trade, and preservation of art. Several key topics are currently at the forefront of this field, reflecting the evolving nature of the art world and its interaction with technology, global markets, and cultural heritage. Our firm, specializing in art and cultural heritage law, offers this analysis of some of the most pressing issues in contemporary art law. (more…)

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Film Law and Agreements: What You Need to Know

As a law firm specializing in art and entertainment law, we often encounter clients who are involved in the film industry. Whether they are producers, directors, actors, writers, or crew members, they all need to be aware of the legal aspects of their work.

We will provide an overview of some of the common film law and agreements that you may encounter in your film projects. (more…)

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Harassment on Social Media: What You Need to Know

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…)

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Master License in Music Law

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…)

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Types of Art Law

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…)

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Film Law Cases: A Brief Overview

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…)

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Art Market Regulation

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…)

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