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.