| This course provides an
overview and analysis of legal issues which frequently arise in the
music and entertainment industry. Some of the topics covered include
the role of entertainment attorneys, recording contracts, contracts
with minors, production company contracts, movie & television industry
structure and contracts, right of publicity and merchandising
agreements, licensing for entertainment media, freedom of speech,
defamation & obscenity, and payola. |
| Note:
Since this course deals with the application of
certain areas of law to the music & entertainment industries, it is important for you to have at least a
basic understanding of how the U.S. legal system is structured.
To help you understand the legal system, I have put together a short
overview which is available
here. |
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Important Note:
The materials provided on this page (particularly the Exam
Study Guides & Lecture Notes) are intended to provide you
with supplementary tools to enable you to learn the course material and study
for exams. They do not contain all of the
information covered in class and you should not rely solely on
them for exam preparation. You are responsible for all
material covered in class and all assigned reading materials. |
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Tips For Successful
Course Performance |
- Read the required course materials prior to class.
If you don't , you will not have the background to understand
class discussions & will fall behind.
- Attend class regularly (and stay awake, pay
attention & participate if possible).
- Turn in any required assignments on time.
Failure to do so is unprofessional & will have a serious
negative impact on your grade.
- If you have questions or don't understand
something, do not hesitate to ask (either in class or
privately).
- Read
this article. In a nutshell, do the
work & take responsibility for your performance.
- See a list of Frequently Asked Questions
(FAQ) I have encountered from students in past courses.
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