Entertainment Law in Canada

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Covers four major fields in the entertainment industry: film, television, music and sports. It specifically addresses the legal, income tax and business considerations that commonly arise in connection with the creation, development and production of artistic works and sports activities.

Publication Language: English

Publisher: LexisNexis Canada

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This title is Print on Demand – please expect a potential delay in processing and shipping.

Covers four major fields in the entertainment industry: film, television, music and sports. It specifically addresses the legal, income tax and business considerations that commonly arise in connection with the creation, development and production of artistic works and sports activities.

Written by a team of experienced entertainment law professionals, this service:

  • Offers step-by-step guidance through the process of representing artists and athletes, identifying the pitfalls and highlighting the opportunities
  • Identifies sources of funding and provides a province-by-province survey of government programs as well as contact information for major groups and organizations
  • Offers useful checklists and precedents including: option and production checklists, clearance procedures, memorandum re: use of minors, release re: use of name, location agreements, artist "loan-out" rider, television synchronization licence, etc.


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Preface and Acknowledgements
Table of Legislation
Table of Cases

PART I: MUSIC
Chapter 1: MUSIC LAW

PART II: FILM AND TELEVISION
Chapter 2: GENERAL INTRODUCTION TO FILM AND TELEVISION
Chapter 3: CANADIAN CONTENT AND CANADIAN FINANCING
Chapter 4: NON-CANADIAN PRODUCTION IN CANADA
Chapter 5: DISTRIBUTION AND EXPLOITATION
Chapter 6: ERRORS AND OMISSIONS INSURANCE COVERAGE
Chapter 7: BUSINESS CONCEPTS IN FILM, TELEVISION AND DIGITAL MEDIA

PART III: SPORTS
Chapter 8: PROFESSIONAL ATHLETES

PART IV: PRECEDENTS
Chapter 9: MUSIC PRECEDENTS

LEGISLATION
Copyright Act
Trade-Marks Act
Related Legislation & Conventions
Index