The Best Entertainment Law Books 2025

1. The New Tax Guide for Artists of Every Persuasion (Paperback)

(Limelight). Peter Jason Riley is a CPA who for many years has practiced in the Boston area. His book opens with basic material that applies to everyone, offering a roadmap through today's tax landscape and general discussions of different types of income, various kinds of expenses and IRS-allowed tax deductions. Following are the chapters that deal with the specific tax situation relevant to each category of artist. These range from the cost of acting lessons and makeup through depreciation of guitars and the maintenance of home studios to income from teaching jobs and royalties. In the final sections of the book, Riley considers various ways performers and other arts professionals can reduce their taxes, explains how to prepare for an audit, and suggests ways to locate, evaluate, choose and effectively work with a professional arts-oriented tax advisor.

The New Tax Guide for Artists of Every Persuasion (Paperback)

2. Pre-Owned The Independent Film Producer's Survival Guide: A Business And Legal Sourcebook (Paperback) 0825673186 9780825673184

Our books are pre-loved which means they have been read before. We carefully check all our books and believe them to be in good condition. If you're not completely satisfied please get in touch & we'll be happy to help. ISBN-10: 0825673186 ISBN-13: 9780825673184

ISBN-10: 0825673186 ISBN-13: 9780825673184 Our books are pre-loved which means they have been read before. We carefully check all our books and believe them to be in good condition. If you're not completely satisfied please get in touch & we'll be happy to help.

3. Pre-Owned Mass Communication Law in a Nutshell (Paperback 9780314280633) by T. Barton Carter, Juliet Lushbough Dee, Harvey L. Zuckman

9780314280633. Pre-Owned: Good condition. Paperback. Edition: 7. Language: English. Nutshell Series. Mass Communication Law in a Nutshell satisfies the need for a basic text in communication law, not only for law students but for journalism and communication students as well. Highlights of the Seventh Edition of the popular book include a discussion of the USA Patriot Act, the Critical Infrastructure Information Act exemption to the Freedom of Information Act, government initiatives such as warrantless eavesdropping on telephone calls following the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, and recent FCC regulations authorizing a low-power radio service, digital television (DTV), high-definition television (HDTV) and digital must-carry regulations. Further highlights include Congress' passage of the Broadcast Indecency Enforcement Act following Janet Jackson's "wardrobe malfunction," litigation involving filtering software and the Child Online Protection Act (COPA), Congress' attempts to control "spam" on the Internet.

Mass Communication Law in a Nutshell (Nutshells) ISBN-10 0314280634, ISBN-13 9780314280633 Author: Carter; T.; Dee; Juliet; Zuckman; Harvey 7 edition 872 pages West Academic Publishing Binding: Paperback

4. Pre-Owned Little Book of Elvis Law (Paperback) 1627221131 9781627221139

9781627221139. Pre-Owned: Good condition. Trade paperback. Language: English. Pages: 141. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 141 p. ABA Little Books. Elvis Aaron Presley was a true icon of 20th century American culture. From the beginning, Elvis and his business advisors were well aware of his fame and immediately sought to capitalize on it. He entered into license agreements to use his name and likeness in connection with the marketing and sale of countless consumer goods. It is against this financial backdrop that a sizeable body of litigation has arisen, leading to the fascinating cases captured in The Little Book of Elvis Law. Among many paternity suits and recording contracts, these cases also involve: Priscilla Presley, a bar called The Velvet Elvis, a death certificate investigation, a 16-hour-long documentary, a magazine photo spread, and an agreement with television host Geraldo Rivera. Enjoy this fun and intriguing look into the trials and tribulations of The King.

Title: Little Book of Elvis Law Book Format: Paperback ISBN10: 1627221131 EAN: 9781627221139 Author: Kuhne, Cecil C. Pre-Owned Condition- Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include 'From the library of' labels or previous owner inscriptions. Accessories such as CD, codes, toys, may not be included.

5. Pre-Owned They Fought the Law: Rock Music Goes to Court (Hardcover) 0825672414 9780825672415

This work traces the difficulties all rockers have faced dealing with bad contracts, personnel problems, litiginous fans, and crooked accountants and managers. It includes such names as Elvis Presley, Michael Jackson, The Beatles, Aerosmith and Billy Joel.

Title: They Fought the Law: Rock Music Goes to Court Book Format: illustrated ISBN10: 0825672414 EAN: 9780825672415 Author: Soocher, Stan CONDITION - GOOD - Pre-Owned - Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include 'From the library of' labels or previous owner inscriptions. Accessories such as CD, codes, toys, may not be included.

6. Pre-Owned Music Law: How to Run Your Band's Business [With CDROM] (Paperback) 1413305172 9781413305173

How to make your band a huge business success Whether you're recording an album, budgeting a tour or insuring your vintage guitar, you need solid information to make the right legal and business choices. Music Law is the all-in-one guide you need. Written by musician and lawyer Rich Stim, it explains everything you need to: draft a partnership agreement buy, insure and maintain equipment use samples and do covers register your band's name sell your music license your music deal with taxes find the right manager and write a fair contract get gigs and get paid tour on a budget protect your copyright legally choose a recording studio manage your website understand record contracts This is quite simply the best business and legal guide for bands ever written. Completely updated to provide the latest in the law, it covers music licensing and trends affecting the digital-music scene. With this book you get access to a unique web page on nolo.com where you can: Instantly download the forms in this book Stay current with legal updates to this book Access podcasts and blogs Watch helpful videos And in nolo.com's Business Formation Center, you'll find even more help from the experts at Nolo: Hundreds of valuable articles and FAQs More useful legal forms In-depth profiles of business lawyers in your area Nolo is passionate about making the .law accessible to everyone. Our high-quality books, software, legal forms, and online lawyer directory have helped millions of people find answers to their everyday legal and business questions. Book jacket.

Title: Music Law: How to Run Your Band's Business [With CDROM] ISBN10: 1413305172 EAN: 9781413305173 Author: Stim, Richard Pre-Owned Condition- Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include 'From the library of' labels or previous owner inscriptions. Accessories such as CD, codes, toys, may not be included.

7. Pre-Owned Gaming Law in a Nutshell (Paperback) 0314278362 9780314278364

CONDITION – USED: Books sold are in GOOD or better condition. Good Condition: Minimal damage to the cover, dust jacket may not be included, minimal wear to binding, most of the pages undamaged(e.g., minimal creases or tears), highlighting / underlining acceptable on books as long as the text is readable and markings are not excessive, no missing pages. May be a former library book, with usual treatments(e.g., mylar covers, call stickers, stamps, card pockets, barcodes, or remainder marks). Extra components, such as CDs, DVDs, figurines, or access codes are not included. ISBN: 9780314278364 ISBN10: 0314278362 Contributors: Champion, Walter T., Jr., Rosen,

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8. Pre-Owned Making It in the Music Business: The Business and Legal Guide for Songwriters and Performers (Paperback) 1581150369 9781581150360

9781581150360. Pre-Owned: Good condition. Trade paperback. Revised ed. Language: English. Pages: 288. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 288 p. Little Book Series. This guide aims to provide solid advice and information for songwriters and performers who want to make it in the competitive music industry. The author provides a lively discussion of music law, rights and contracts, and this revised edition also updates information on copyright law and protection, copyright infringement and how to avoid it, trademark law, business law for bands, the roles of bookers, managers, music publishers and lawyers, and the provisions of music publishing, management and booking agreements.

Title: Making It in the Music Business: The Business and Legal Guide for Songwriters and Performers ISBN10: 1581150369 EAN: 9781581150360 Genre: LAW / Entertainment Author: Wilson, Lee CONDITION - GOOD - Pre-Owned - Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include 'From the library of' labels or previous owner inscriptions. Accessories such as CD, codes, toys, may not be included.

9. Pre-Owned New Tax Guide for Writers, Artists, Performers & Other Creative People (Paperback) 1585103454 9781585103454

Peter Jason Riley is a CPA who for many years has practiced in the Boston area. This book is based on his varied interest in the arts and his experience in dealing with tax and business issues for creative people. The book provides a general guide to income and business forms for creatively employed people and includes an indepth look at special tax considerations for various types of artists, writers, musicians and other performers. This book is a completely updated version of Riley's other successful book, "The New Tax Guide for Artists of Every Persuasion." It also serves as a primer to Riley's outstanding website, http://www.artstaxinfo.com Book jacket.

Title: New Tax Guide for Writers, Artists, Performers & Other Creative People ISBN10: 1585103454 EAN: 9781585103454 Genre: LAW / Entertainment Author: Riley, Peter Jason CONDITION - GOOD - Pre-Owned - Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include 'From the library of' labels or previous owner inscriptions. Accessories such as CD, codes, toys, may not be included.

10. Secrets of Negotiating a Recording Contract : The Musician's Guide to Understanding and Avoiding Sneaky Lawyer Tricks (Edition 2) (Paperback)

Rev. ed. of: Secrets of negotiating a recording contract. c2001. (Music Pro Guide Books & DVDs). The ultimate guide to understanding and avoiding, in the author's words, "sneaky lawyer tricks," Secrets of Negotiating a Record Contract helps artists recognize hidden agendas by exposing the multilayered language of recording agreements crafted by major label lawyers. Clause by clause, the newly updated book deconstructs actual contracts and translates them into "real English," presenting the original and decoded versions side by side. Focusing on artists' issues, such as advances, royalties, and distribution, this revealing handbook explains the need for each clause, offers advice on negotiating fine points, and outlines alternatives for developing new contracts. User-friendly and offering entertaining inside stories, Secrets of Negotiating a Record Contract clarifies common terms uniquely redefined by the music industry to put power back into the hands of those who make the music. Features: * Explains the entire recording contract line by line in plain English * Reveals over 100 key loopholes and double-dips that will cost artists money * Includes a glossary of major label recording-contract jargon

Secrets of Negotiating a Recording Contract: The Musician's Guide to Understanding and Avoiding Sneaky Lawyer Tricks (Other)