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Producer Agreements - Part 1
In the June/July edition of NZ Musician Magazine, McLaughlin Law Principal, David McLaughlin, begins the first of a two part discussion on the key issue sot be aware of in Producer Agreements.
Clarifying Key Contract Clauses
In the June edition of OnFilm Magazine, McLaughlin Law Principal, David McLaughlin, discusses the importance of two key clauses often found in screen industry contracts.
Enforcing Your Rights - Part 2
In the Winter 2010 edition of the Artists Alliance magazine 'Art All' McLaughlin Law Principal David McLaughlin discusses the further key issues to be aware of when it comes to enforcing the rights you have in the artwork you create.
AC/DC Still On Top of European Album Charts
McLaughlin Law would like to congratulate our client Phil Rudd, drummer for AC/DC, whose Iron Man 2 soundtrack has topped Billboard's European Albums chart for a fifth straight week. This follows the band’s recent world wide multiplatinum selling Black Ice album and their accompanying record breaking world tour.
McLaughlin Law Principal David McLaughlin represents Phil Rudd on legal matters relating to the bands worldwide catalogue, merchandising and touring activities.
'The Hurt Locker' And The Rights In A True Story
In light of the recent law case threatened against the makers of the Academy Award winning 'The Hurt Locker', In the May edition of ONFILM Magazine McLaughlin Law Principal David McLaughlin discusses the issues to be aware of from the New Zealand perspective when adapting real life events or personalities for film and TV projects.
Copyright Myths
In the April edition of ONFILM, McLaughlin Law Principal David McLaughlin looks to debunk some of the common myths that exist around Copyright.
Compilation Agreements
In the April/May edition of NZ Musician, McLaughlin Law Principal David McLaughlin discusses the key issues to be aware of when it comes to Compilation Agreements.
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Copyright For Beginners
In the March issue of ONFILM McLaughlin Law Principal David McLaughlin provides an overview of the key copyright rights and limitations those operating in the film and television industry need to be aware of.
Website Win For Shapeshifter
McLaughlin Law would like to congratulate their client Shapeshifter whose website (www.shapeshifter.co.nz) won them a top 5 placing in the music category at the 13th annual SXSW Web Awards held recently in Austin, Texas.
Recognising the best and most innovative in web design from throughout the world the SXSW Web Awards show that Shapeshifter are not only leading the way musically (their recently released album 'The System is a Vampire' topped the New Zealand Album Charts) but are also leading the way on the world stage for New Zealand bands in other ways as well.
Enforcing Your Rights - Part 1
In the Autumn 2010 edition of the Artists Alliance magazine 'Art All' McLaughlin Law Principal David McLaughlin discusses the key issues to be aware of when it comes to enforcing the rights you have in the artwork you create.
Getting Paid
In the February/March issue of New Zealand Musician Magazine McLaughlin Law Principal David McLaughlin looks at the key issues to be aware of when negotiating payment provisions in music industry contracts.
The Trouble With Contracts
In the February edition of ONFILM McLaughlin Law Principal David McLaughlin looks at some of the key issues to be aware of in film and TV industry contracts.
Recording Release Agreements
In the December/January edition of NZ Musician Magazine McLaughlin Law Principal David McLaughlin considers the important role that Recording Release Agreements play in the music industry and why you need to have one in place if you are looking at doing any kind of recording or music production.
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