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THEATRE: CAST ALBUMS, ACTOR'S EQUITY ASSOCIATION PROVISIONS
 
A cast member of a Broadway or other first-class theatrical production is (under most circumstances) a member of the professional actor's union, Actor's Equity Association (AEA). A cast album of the theatrical production can only be made subject to the provisions of the contract with the producer and the AEA Original Cast Album Rider. More...
 
THEATRICAL SYNDICATION FINANCING: ACCOUNTING AND BOOKKEEPING REQUIREMENTS FOR THEATRICAL PRODUCTION COMPANIES
 
The New York Arts & Cultural Affairs Law requires every issuer or other offeror of a theatrical production company (usually the producer) to keep accurate books and accounting records for every theatrical production. The requirements for keeping accurate books and accounting records are detailed in regulations adopted by the New York Attorney General. More...
 
THEATRE: FRONT MONEY AGREEMENT WITH THE CREATOR OF A THEATRICAL WORK
 
There are instances when a playwright or musical collaborators will seek an investor to provide the funds to develop or refine a play or musical before a producer or a producing entity has acquired an option or right to produce. An investor who provides these type of funds is only "fronting" money for the creator's benefit and is not guaranteed a right to participate in the profits if and when the play is produced. More...
 
INTERNET OFFERINGS TO INVEST IN A THEATRICAL PRODUCTION: STATE BLUE SKY LAWS
 
While federal laws preempt states from regulating offers and sales of securities in interstate commerce, states retain the authority to regulate offers, sales, and purchases of security interests within their borders. Generally, an offer to sell a security is made in a state when it originates from a state or is directed by an offeror to a state and received in that state.More...
 
Historic Preservation -- Section 106 -- Coverage
 
In order for a review under Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act to occur, a building or place must be determined to have cultural or historical significance. This process of determining that which qualifies for Section 106 review is perhaps the most involved (and most expensive) part of the process.More...
 
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