Last week, Variety reported that ABC has invoked the Force Majeure clauses in nearly two dozen writer’s overall deals, terminating those contracts on grounds that the WGA strike (now in its 3rd month). This gives rise to a discussion of what is and is-not a ‘force majeure’ event. Typically, we think of ‘force majeure’ as…
In the wake of contract terminations at ABC last week, I’ve posted a short discussion of Force Majeure clauses on my other website at firemark.com. Please have a look, and let me know if you have comments! Tweet
I’ve just posted a short piece on my other site – Theatrelawyer.com about using pre-existing music in a play or musical show. It’s a short discussion of Grand vs. Small performing rights, and some key points for licensing grand rights. Tweet
Recently, received the following question via the ‘net, so I thought I’d answer here, since it’s a common and often misunderstood area. I wrote an original play … We have a DJ who spins slightly different cues every night, as the show has a bit of improvisation. Are we responsible to get music licensing rights…
I am very pleased to announce that I’ve been elected to the Board of Directors of the nonprofit Academy for New Musical Theatre. This fine organization’s Mission is to foster the highest quality of musical theatre writing, and to advance the state of new musical theatre production. ANMT’s roots go back 30 years to the…
Due to unforeseeable technical difficulties, the Law And Video Podcast holiday Hiatus continues. Some server problems have knocked us off the air, and next week, I’ll be in Hawaii. Once I return, though, we’ll be back in the swing of things with live calls and emailed Q and A. Thanks for your patience… and stay…
Due to unforeseeable technical difficulties, the Law And Video Podcast holiday Hiatus continues. Some server problems have knocked us off the air, and next week, I’ll be in Hawaii. Once I return, though, we’ll be back in the swing of things with live calls and emailed Q and A. Thanks for your patience… and stay…
I am very pleased to announce that I’ve been elected to the Board of Directors of the nonprofit Academy for New Musical Theatre. This fine organization’s Mission is to foster the highest quality of musical theatre writing, and to advance the state of new musical theatre production. ANMT’s roots go back 30 years to the…
Some email subscribers may have received some OLD postings. This service is handled by feedburner, and I’ve asked them to look into it. Sorry for the mix-up. Tweet