Music Industry - Copyright Infringement

Copyright law is intended to prevent copying, though there is no set standard for what is too much copying. However, not all copying is prohibited. Generally, a person is permitted to copy anything in the public domain and can make limited use of copying under rules of fair use.

RAISING FUNDS TO PRODUCE A PLAY OR MUSICAL: BACKGROUND ON PUBLIC OFFERINGS OVER THE INTERNET

To date, there have been several successful internet offerings. These include full registrations on Forms SB-1 and SB-2, limited public offerings under to Regulation A, and exempt offerings under Regulation D of Rule 504 of the Securities Act of 1933. (Rule 504). The type of offering selected generally depends on the amount of capital to be raised.

Visual Artists -- Museum Loans & Sales

Similar to the way an artist can consign his or her work to a gallery for sale, he or she may loan it to a museum for exhibition. For the artist, the primary benefit of such an arrangement is that the work will be on display. The primary concerns are that the art will be handled properly and returned promptly and in good condition.

Sale of Art -- Cultural Property

For buyers and collectors of art, antiques, and other unusual items, it is very important to have an understanding of what has come to be known as cultural property. Because they are considered different from general works of art and collectibles, there are special regulations regarding their ownership and sale.

THEATRE: FRONT MONEY AGREEMENT WITH THE CREATOR OF A THEATRICAL WORK

There are instances when a playwright or musical collaborators will seek an investor to provide the funds to develop or refine a play or musical before a producer or a producing entity has acquired an option or right to produce. An investor who provides these type of funds is only "fronting" money for the creator's benefit and is not guaranteed a right to participate in the profits if and when the play is produced.