Music Performance Agreements – Legally, What You Need to Know
Performing music live is a prime objective of many artists. The performance may be a one-off show at a local bar, part of a tour, or a corporate gig. The variabilities of artists’ performances and the related business considerations are vast. Whether you are the artist, represent the venue, or are the event operator (in […]
Publishing Law 101: Comic Books and Graphic Novels – What are the Legal Considerations?
Comic Books and Graphic Novels – What are the Legal Considerations? Developing a comic book or graphic novel (we’ll collectively refer to as “comics” in this blog) is an exciting adventure to embark upon. While making comics may share similarities to writing prose, comics come with their own set of novel legal considerations (pun intended). […]
Corporate Law: The Meaning and Importance of Shareholders’ Agreements in Canada
Shareholders’ Agreements in Canada Corporate law is an important aspect of entertainment law because many entertainment businesses choose to incorporate. Often, a business will choose to incorporate after it has reached a certain point in its growth; this may relate to an increase in its personnel numbers or in its output capacity. For a more […]
Canada Day 2023: The Perfect Day to Support Canadian Content (7th Edition)
The History of #CandianContent Posts Canada Day 2023 – This series of blog posts was initiated in 2015 with the intention to share some Canadian content ideas on Canada Day – including films, music, TV programs, books, games, and more. While we know every day is a good day to consume and share #CanadianContent, Canada […]
Manitoba Tax Credit Bonuses – Filming in Manitoba Series: Part 2
What Makes Manitoba an Appealing Destination for Filmmakers? Manitoba has a strong film tax credit program. With base tax credit percentages of 45% and 30% for its cost-of-salaries (“MBCOS”) and cost-of-production (“MBCOP”) programs, respectively, the province has become one of the most appealing and cost-effective locations to film in Canada. How Can Manitoba’s Film Tax […]
What is an Entertainment Lawyer & How to Hire One: A Comprehensive Guide
Introduction: Your Path to Success with an Entertainment Lawyer Hiring an entertainment lawyer can be a critical step in the career of an artist, producer, director, writer, developer, or entertainer in Canada. This guide will walk you through the process, answering key questions, such as “what is an entertainment lawyer”, and providing insights into the […]
Generative AI and Copyright Protection – Part 2
Can AI Generated Works be Copyrighted in Canada? In Part One of this blog series we begin our legal exploration of generative AI (artificial intelligence) looking at training data and rights needed to use the AI data. The general rule is that it is important for programmers to acquire licenses where training data is copyright […]
Esports Sponsorships – Activities, Opportunities & Considerations
Esports Sponsorships Introduction Sponsorships in Esports are an integral part of the landscape, just as they are in traditional spectator sports. Esports is an exploding entertainment sector on pace to outstrip the film and television industry in terms of sheer economic activity. Sponsorship – in terms of volume and complexity – is one of the […]
What Music Royalty Fees are Generated from Songs and How Do I Get Paid?
Music Royalty Fees Explained – The Recording This blog takes the perspective of a recording artist who either releases music independently or with the assistance of a record label and/or a music publisher. First off, if you as a recording artist are having your music produced by someone else, you need to ensure you own […]
When Writing Kills: Red Flags in Publishing Agreements – Part 2
Publishing Contracts and Publishing Rights – Introduction In Part 1 of this blog series we discussed how book publishing contracts vary in quality and fairness. We also addressed what you, as a writer, should watch out for when a publishing contract lands in your inbox. Specifically, we discussed the publishing rights granted, scope of licence, copyright […]
