Offering a unique focus on situations that arise during litigation that involve celebrities, Entertainment Law: Legal Concepts and Business Practices is a comprehensive reference for entertainment attorneys. Specific citations to state and federal statutes, rules, and caselaw are included to assist in every phase of trial preparation through appeals.

These volumes discuss:

• Investment issues
• Distribution issues
• Representation of talent
• Talent agreements
• Talent credits and billing
• Artistic control
• Defamation
• Privacy
• Right of publicity
• Copyrights, moral rights, and trademarks
• Unfair competition
• Clearance issues

The title also covers:

• Digital distribution and the legal implications of doing business on the internet
• Violent content of media
• Developments in network/affiliate relations
• Son of Sam laws
• Other developments

Sample forms and checklists are provided to assist in research and trial preparation.