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Performing Arts

Our clients in the performing arts area include both individuals and companies, such as performers, presenters and producers of performing arts programming. We represent one of the world’s most renowned opera houses, choreographers and dance companies, as well as opera, jazz, world and classical music composers, performers, conductors, presenters and managers.

See also:
Executive Employment Agreements | Music | Television | Theater

Performing Arts News & Articles:

Aug 25, 2010
Rose Schwartz to Present at ABA Forum in Las Vegas	Firm News
Panel at the Annual Meeting of the ABA Forum on the Entertainment and Sports Industries to discuss capture of live performances.

Jun 25, 2010
Clearance Issues For Performing Arts Web Sites	Articles
Websites can include a digital buffet of audio and video content, photos, artwork, biographical sketches, analyses of the works presented -- and more -- that will enhance the online experience, increase consumer awareness and better entice visitors to fill their seats.

Jan 29, 2010
R. Schwartz and N. Rosini Speak at Opera America	Firm News
Discussion of copyright, privacy, underlying rights arrangements and websites

Aug 1, 2009
FWRV Maintains Top Ranking in Entertainment Law	Firm News
Chambers USA again names Franklin Weinrib one of New York's four top-ranking media and entertainment firms working in film, music, television and theater

Jul 29, 2008
Neil Rosini Discusses Parody Law	Firm News
Fair use seminar is presented to agents’ association

Jan 15, 2008
Rose Schwartz and Nick Gordon Teach at NYU Law	Firm News
Adjunct professors begin 21st year of entertainment law seminar

Jul 24, 2007
FWRV Maintains Top Ranking in Entertainment Law	Firm News
2007 Chambers USA names Franklin Weinrib one of New York's four top-ranking media and entertainment firms working in theater, film, television and music.

Apr 10, 2007
Neil Rosini Speaks to Orchestra Librarians	Firm News
Chicago Conference to Cover "Our Digital Future"

Nov 27, 2006
Nick Gordon Presents Bar Association Seminar	Firm News
Program on negotiation of music publishing deals

Oct 27, 2006
Life Story Releases: "Flashdance" & "Chorus Line"	Articles
The importance of "life story" releases in many entertainment transactions makes two disputes, both involving dancers' life stories, worth examining

Aug 25, 2006
Steinbeck Case Illustrates Termination Issues	Articles
U.S. copyright law gives authors and their heirs the right to terminate certain grants, but legal and business hurdles demand attention -- as illustrated by a case involving "The Grapes of Wrath" and other works by John Steinbeck

Apr 1, 2004
Children Benefit from New York Performer Act	Articles
The reluctance of entertainment companies to enter into agreements with minors.