Entertainment & Sports Law Businesses and individuals in the entertainment and sports industries face a broad range of complex and specialized issues including financing, borrowing, and investment; production and rights acquisition; contract development and disputes; media rights; intellectual property protection and enforcement; regulatory and administrative issues; anti-trust concerns; and stadium and arena development. Michael D. Kolodzi is dedicated to addressing the unique legal needs of his clients in the ever-changing entertainment and sports industries. Indeed, Michael understands the manner in which the entertainment and sports industries exist and perform, and maintains longstanding relationships with industry clients who demand the highest quality representation and superior client service.
Entertainment Services:
Negotiating and drafting contracts
Structuring and forming business entities
Devising business solutions
Obtaining motion picture financing
Drafting distribution agreements
Copyright and trademark protection and exploitation
Counseling on merchandising publishing and movie production
Counseling on Internet and new media ventures
Sports Services:
Name, Image and Likeness Contract negotiation and drafting
Tax consultation and estate planning
Litigation and dispute resolution
Intellectual property protection
Business and finance transactions Title IX and gender equity issues
Title VII and coaches compensation issues
Procedural due process issues
Drug testing programs
Athlete eligibility requirements
Collegiate licensing and intellectual property protection
Exploitation concerns
Employee benefits and tax issues
