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Monthly Archives: June 2009
Catcher and the Lye
After decades of literary silence, JD Salinger has finally penned something original. Unfortunately for Swedish author, Fredrik Colting, this masterstroke is in the form of a lawsuit. Asserting that Colting’s novel “60 Years Later: Coming Through the Rye” is a … Continue reading
Posted in Entertainment Law, Lead Story
Tagged Catcher in the Rye, Fair Use, Fredrik Colting, Holden Caulfield, JD Salinger
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Some Thoughts on Agent-Client Relationships
After scouring the news like I do whenever I get a chance, I came across a story about Britney Spears. The story was in regards to Britney dating her agent, Jason Trawick. Normally I could care less who Britney dates. … Continue reading
Interview with the Agent: Robert W. Keene, Jr. – Part 2 of 2
He brought to the table what you look for as a student: a style that’s entertaining but not lame-shtick, genuine experience that he’ll let you know started in the trenches, and he’s there for you without pretension because at the end of the day it’s your law school bill—that’s my opinion anyway.
I called his office on a Wednesday hoping to arrange a time for an interview and was put right through to him. After saying I was a former student of his, he self-deprecatingly apologized for the “experience” and asked what he could do for me. Then, after graciously agreeing to 20-30 minutes we talked for nearly an hour. So without further adieu, here’s what the man had to say: Continue reading
Posted in Entertainment Agents, Lead Story
Tagged entertainment lawyer, interview, part 1, Robert Keene
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Interview with the Agent: Robert W. Keene, Jr. – Part 1 of 2
Robert W. Keene, Jr., an entertainment lawyer local to the D.C. area, brings it: a style that’s entertaining but not lame-shtick, genuine experience that he’ll let you know started in the trenches, and an approach without pretension. He graciously agreed to an interview with me that lasted nearly an hour. So without further adieu, here’s what the man had to say: Continue reading
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Tagged entertainment lawyer, interview, part 1, Robert Keene
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Shabbat Shalom: Friday Wrap-Up (6/19/09)
Still waiting for those tips to start rolling on in. I have not received all that much feedback on this site, even though it seems as though we are doing solid on number of visitors per day. Lend us your … Continue reading
Highlights from the World Copyright Summit
On Tuesday, June 9th, the World Copyright Summit (2nd annual) brought in international industry leaders to Washington D.C. to address topics that cover the entire entertainment world. Although the Summit certainly provided more questions than answers, I find it useful … Continue reading
Posted in Entertainment Law, Lead Story
Tagged Copyright infringement, Harry Fox Agency, Washington D.C, YouTube
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Representing D.C.–10 Questions
Taking a break from the previous posts’ three-fer, this week I will relate suggestions and responses to advice from a family member who was ‘in-the-biz’ (or, at least, had been and has a family member who still is). The following … Continue reading
Can’t get work? Make your own.
It’s not often recognized in popular culture but there are significant non-employment opportunities for an entertainment agent’s clients: Funding! Individual artists can find support within foundations, endowments, Federal, State, and local government. These institutionalized angels can provide the means for … Continue reading
Music was a product, now it is a service…
A few years ago, a DIY artist by the name of MC Lars released an album titled The Graduate. Making the album with ProTools and his MacBook, the title track is ‘Download This Song,’ a throwback to Abby Hoffman’s ‘Steal … Continue reading
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First Step: Get Your Foot in the Door
Getting started in Hollywood is all about using your relationships or creating new ones… Every significant opportunity of mine has come through a relationship I either sought out or happened by chance. Finding these figures to help you is often … Continue reading
Posted in Entertainment Agents, Lead Story
Tagged CAA, Endeavor, Gersh, Hollywood, Talent agent
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