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Bloomberg Law Podcast Features Intellectual Property and Entertainment Attorney Ron Bienstock to Discuss Drake’s Decision to Initiate Legal Action Against Spotify and Universal Music Group Little Falls, NJ – December 3, 2024 – Scarinci Hollenbeck, LLC Partner and Chair of the firm’s Intellectual Property and Entertainment & Media Practice Groups Ronald S. Bienstock was featured […]

Scarinci Hollenbeck Partner Ron Bienstock Featured on CTV National News to Discuss Legal Action Initiated by Artist Drake Little Falls, NJ – November 27, 2024 – Scarinci Hollenbeck, LLC Partner and Chair of the firm’s Intellectual Property and Entertainment & Media departments Ronald S. Bienstock was recently featured on CTV National News to discuss a […]

Most Broadway and off-Broadway productions require the licensing of third-party rights. Whether you are looking to turn an existing literary work into the next award-winning musical or incorporate a popular musician’s song into your production, you will need to obtain these rights. Because negotiating licensing rights can be a daunting endeavor, it is always advisable […]

Although they never get top billing, contracts form the backbone of commercial live theater productions. By clearly establishing the rights and responsibilities of the major participants, from playwrights to producers to actors to set designers, contracts protect the interests of everyone involved and position shows for success. When entering into contracts for Broadway plays and musicals, it […]

The financing side of a Broadway production is far less exciting than the stories and songs that come alive on stage. However, navigating the unique economics of Broadway is equally important to the success of a show. Questions like “What is an amortization expense?” and “When does recoupment occur?” may be daunting, but they play a […]

Social media holds risks and rewards for celebrity endorsers and the companies that hire them. While endorsers want to reserve their right to speak freely on issues of importance, companies run the risk that their views, particularly those that may be controversial, might offend their customers or run counter to their own beliefs. More recently, […]

Whether you’re a performer, investor, producer, or other entertainment industry professional, drafting proper entertainment contracts is key to reducing legal exposure, protecting your intellectual property, and avoiding misunderstandings.   The entertainment industry employs and involves a variety of contracts including, among others, music recording contracts, distribution agreements, management contracts, and performance agreements. In an industry […]

The NYC Musical and Theatrical Tax Credit Program was established to help the theater industry recover from the COVID-19 pandemic... The New York City Musical and Theatrical Tax Credit Program was established to help the theater industry recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. It has grown to become a key funding resource for both Broadway and […]

Two-Time Tony Award® Winner Brian Spector Serving as Lead Producer for Wild About You New York, NY – November 21, 2023 – Scarinci Hollenbeck is proud to share that the album for Partner Brian D. Spector’s new musical is now available. Wild About You is a musical in development, with music and lyrics by Broadway […]

The production of plays and musicals involves a myriad of complex legal rights and obligations, ranging from copyrights to casting... Once you have the idea for your next great show, it can be tempting to charge full speed ahead. However, the production of plays and musicals involves a myriad of complex legal rights and obligations, […]

When launching a New York City theatrical production, selecting the right legal structure for your project is one of the first key business decisions you will need to make... They say “there’s no real theater without taking risks.” However, that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t try to minimize yours, especially as to the legal structure of […]

Scarinci Hollenbeck Celebrates the Impact of Client Renelio Perez of Old Music Live Little Falls, NJ – September 15, 2023 – Entertainment Partner Albert J. Soler of Scarinci Hollenbeck is honored to count powerhouse concert producer Renelio Perez of Old Music Live among his list of prominent clients. On September 30, 2023, Old Music Group […]