Fair Use Revisited

Fair Use Revisited

What the Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts v. Lynn Goldsmith Case Means for Fair Use Going Forward – Part 1 It’s been a while since I last wrote on fair use. Since that time, the Supreme Court decided a major case dealing with fair use, Andy Warhol Foundation...
Why You Shouldn’t DIY Your Estate Plan

Why You Shouldn’t DIY Your Estate Plan

All right, I’ll admit it – writing an article about why you shouldn’t DIY your estate plan might seem a bit self-serving. But, I have had people ask me what the benefits are of using a lawyer versus one of those online services (or just signing a piece of paper...
Estate Planning for Authors

Estate Planning for Authors

In my previous article, I talked about estate planning for musicians and the steps they could take to ensure their copyrights stayed profitable. In this article, I’ll be talking about estate planning for authors. The first thing authors should consider when...
AI and Copyright Law

AI and Copyright Law

Many people have asked me about AI and copyright law in the past few months. It is a hot topic right now with the introduction of ChatGPT, and there are several possible uses for AI within the entertainment industry. At the same time, AI technology raises a number of...
Estate Planning for Musicians: Dealing with ASCAP, BMI, and SESAC

Estate Planning for Musicians: Dealing with ASCAP, BMI, and SESAC

Anyone who is making money from their copyright should consider how to incorporate their copyright into their estate plan. Including your copyright will maximize the chances of the copyright staying profitable once the author is no longer in control. That said, some...