Entertainment Law
| Sponsorship and Endorsement Agreements |
Film and Television Production Agreements |
| Book Distribution Agreements |
Sale and Acquisition of Professional Sports Teams |
| Author-Agent Agreements |
Copyright/Trademark Ownership, Registration and Enforcement |
| Talent/Management Disputes |
Co-Promotion and Strategic Alliances |
| Composer/Music Publishing Agreements |
Restraining Orders and Other Types of Litigation |
| Right to Privacy/Publicity |
Composer/Music Publishing Agreements |
| Restraining Orders and Other Types of Litigation |
Right to Privacy/Publicity |
| Tax and Labor Law |
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Our attorneys are pioneers and leaders in the field of entertainment law, who have handled virtually every type of transaction that an entertainment or media business may require, including music recording and publishing agreements, producer agreements, music licenses for film and television, artist intra-band agreements, scripted and non-scripted television and film production agreements, on-screen and crew talent agreements for a myriad of media, management agreements, work-for-hire agreements, personal appearance agreements, book publishing agreements, name and likeness, and endorsement agreements.
Our firm understands that a career in the entertainment industry comes with peaks and valleys, and we are committed to counseling entertainment clients by fostering long-term goals. We also work to create enduring business relationships by and among the members of a group of creative individuals and entities.
Co-chair Ronald S. Bienstock has represented artists, songwriters, composers, bands, producers, engineers, managers, on-screen talent, models, fiction and non-fiction writers, studios, media production companies, music, recording and publishing companies, television production companies, new media and internet companies in various emerging markets, and non-profit organizations, amongst others, in all of their entertainment-related business matters. As part of our entertainment law and transactional practice, we obtain innovative and creative results for our clients.
Our team has provided legal counseling, negotiations, strategy, media supervision and crisis management on a variety of national and international matters. We have also negotiated and assisted in the production of various reality television and film projects. Our attorneys can navigate the multi-faceted nature of the entertainment industry in different circumstances and help clients in their endeavors.
