AReas of

practice

1

Entertainment Law

We work with talent, producers, directors, production companies, studios, sales agencies, talent agencies, distributors, creative talent, directors, writers, show runners, composers, and content creators. 

We look at every aspect of the production process from initial entity formation, through the investment process and postproduction/distribution.

2

Employment& Independent contractor Law

Kidd Legal has a long history of working in the employment practice area, both in the private sector and military/federal government. We work with our clients both on general and entertainment/music industry specific issues.

3

Music Law

Our music practice encompasses legal guidance in all aspects of the music business.  We represent both talent and business-sided clients.

In a rapidly shifting industry, we keep abreast of the newest business and legal trends. Our practice integrates business and strategic planning to promote and protect our client’s interests.

overview

Entertainment law overview

We look at every aspect of the production process from initial entity formation, through the investment process and postproduction/distribution. Some of the services we help our entertainment clients with are:

  • Collaboration and co-production deals;

  • Content licensing and distribution, including theatrical, television and streaming video (SVOD, PPV/VOD, and EST);

  • Option/purchase agreements;

  • Overall and first-look deals;

  • Production related agreements, including but not limited to location agreements, appearance releases, vendor agreements, music licensing, union agreements;

  • Representation of producers, directors, screenwriters, composers, and investors as it relates to their origination, participation and/or investment into all aspects of the entertainment industry;

  • Shopping, development, and attachment agreements;

  • Talent agreements related to film, television, and new media projects, including in both scripted and unscripted productions;

employment & Independent contractor law overview

Kidd Legal has a long history of working in the employment practice area, both in the private sector and military/federal government. We work with our clients both on general and entertainment/music industry specific issues.  Some of the ways we can help you in this area include:

  • Above-the-line Employment Agreements (cast, director, writer, and producers)

  • Below-the-line Employment Agreements (crew)

  • Discrimination issues and prevention, including discrimination based on race, gender, age, sexual preference, and more.

  • Employee Handbooks

  • Employment, independent contractor, and management agreements

  • Governmental Compliance (federal and state)

  • Non-compete, non-circumvent, and non-solicitation agreements

  • SAG, DGA and WGA signatory applications

  • Severance Packages;

  • Sexual Harassment Training

  • Termination issues

  • Union negotiations

  • Work for Hire contracts

music law overview

We help clients work through the entire life cycle of agreements, from creating and structuring full-service music companies, artist groups and licensing, production, and publishing companies, to working to terminate or wind down business relationships when an entity has run its course. Kidd Legal’s work with the music industry participants includes:

  • Endorsements, sponsorships, advertising, promotions, and brand agreements;

  • Film and television executive music producer, composer, and soundtrack agreements;

  • Management and agency representation agreements;

  • Merchandising, touring and appearance agreements;

  • Music licensing across all distribution channels;

  • Producer agreements;

  • Recording and publishing agreements; and

  • Side artist agreements.