What does your publishing contract say about acting independently with your book? Advising author Mohammed Massoud Morsi
Author Mohammed Massoud Morsi’s book “The Palace of Angels” was published in September 2019 by...
Case Studies
Helping Aunty Lola Greeno protect her rights in her water-carriers
Aunty Lola Greeno contacted Arts Law for advice regarding an agreement with the Queensland Art...
Electronic Musician/Producer Adam Bozzetto Signs with Universal Music
Adam had concerns about whether the contract he was given was fair and he was...
Chris Taylor, cartoonist, successfully negotiates with pharmaceutical company for use of his characters
Chris Taylor, a cartoonist with over 15 years experience working for a national newspaper and book illustrator, has...
A writer has an extraordinary family history – what legal issues might arise when writing a literary work based on truth?
Andy Mia Kranz has an extraordinary family history. Andy, who has self-published her book, came...
Abdul Abdullah’s work labelled “offensive” and removed from exhibition – how does the artist respond?
Abdul Abdullah’s work explores the experience of “the other” in Australian society and often engages...
How to stop an overseas business from selling unauthorised copies of your art online.
Arts Law recently advised a successful Australian Artist after she discovered that her work was...
A gallery sells your work on consignment but won’t pay – what do you do?
We all want to get paid for our work, right? Imagine you have given your...
Hollywood comes knocking on your door to produce your film. What next?
An emerging filmmaker worked very hard over several years to make an independently produced short...
What happens to an artist’s copyright when commissioned?
Michelle Holik, a textile designer based in Geelong, recently approached Arts Law for advice about...
A photographer discovers her photos are being sold online without permission
Carmel Metcalf, an amateur photographer based in Moonbi, NSW, approached Arts Law for help when...
Lee Collier, a musician wanting to ensure she’s not assigning copyright in her music to her employer
A question often on the tip of an artist’s tongue is ‘how can I best...
