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Film Fridays – California Approves $420M in New Incentives for Film and TV Projects

The Hollywood Lawyer

New legislation in California benefitting the entertainment industry would invest into the California incentive program by $330 million over two years, and it includes a diversity requirement to reflect California’s population. The author of the bill, state Sen. […]. The author of the bill, state Sen. […].

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Music Mondays – Dr. Dre & Wife In Legal Battle Over Rights To His Stage Name

The Hollywood Lawyer

Nicole Young has claimed that she has a legal and financial right to her former husband’s stage name and classic album, The Chronic since Dre never trademarked his stage name until after the two married. As such, the information so provided should never be construed as legal advice. and one lawsuit are not enough.

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Understanding the Importance and Need for Music Attorneys

The Hollywood Lawyer

The entertainment industry can be rife with legal challenges and issues, and celebrities are not immune from encountering these types of problems. In addition to the celebrities, producers and directors may also experience legal hurdles while they work within the industry.

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Film Fridays: “Amazing Grace” Documentary Faces Legal Battles

The Hollywood Lawyer

Pessah Law Group filed a lawsuit against media content distributor Neon and its CEO, Tom Quinn because they manipulated the media, so alleges the producers of “Amazing Grace” forced them into a contract for $1.5M “Amazing Grace” has been mired in legal battles since the early 1980s.

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Reasons Why Entrepreneurs Should Hire Business Attorneys

The Hollywood Lawyer

In addition, business owners must comply with all applicable laws and regulations. An entrepreneur’s failure to follow the laws that are relevant to their business can lead to expensive legal […]. The post Reasons Why Entrepreneurs Should Hire Business Attorneys appeared first on THE HOLLYWOOD LAWYER.

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Film Fridays: ‘Hellraiser’ U.S. Franchise Rights Restored To Writer

The Hollywood Lawyer

.” The current production company with rights to the film, Park Avenue Entertainment, had previously put up resistance stating that the original movie “contract was construed under U.K. contract law.” As such, the information so provided should never be construed as legal advice. right on Dec.

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Music Mondays – CA Labor Commission Rules Against Dion

The Hollywood Lawyer

The California Labor Commission decided that Celine Dion does owe ICM Partners for unpaid commissions from a 2019 deal, based on a decades-old contract. Dion’s legal team has already stated that they plan to appeal the ruling and take the issue to a jury. from performances in her home province of Quebec.