Entertainment Law

This course provides a broad overview of key legal issues that arise in the business of entertainment, namely in television, film, music, and new media. Topics covered include dealmaking, protections for entertainment professionals, acquisition of property rights and portrayal rights, distribution, copyrights, trademarks, defamation, and the right to privacy. The course also explores the legal relationships among talent, agents, managers, and attorneys. Sample contracts and standard agreements are reviewed. Emphasis is placed on identifying strategies that entertainment professionals can employ to minimize the risk of legal conflict.