I know the contract I have received is not in my best interests but how do I negotiate a better one?
Recently Arts Law was contacted by an author seeking a review of the contract she...
Case Studies
Lara Travis: Does incorporating samples in my music infringe copyright?
Lara Travis is a singer/songwriter and recently composed a song about domestic violence called Dead...
Mirvac: Licensing for Sydney CBD installation
In 2013, Artists in the Black was contacted by an Indigenous writer seeking assistance with a contract...
Auburn City Council: Best Practice and Licensing Images for Merchandise
Auburn City Council is a vibrant council in the heart of Western Sydney and is host...
Joe Betros: I want to write a screenplay based on a short story — will I infringe copyright?
Joe Betros, a freelance film writer and director from Melbourne, had found a story in...
Susan Schmidt: What can you do if your artwork is used without your permission?
Susan Schmidt is a Queensland-based fine-arts painter, graphic designer and award-winning illustrator. Her works have featured...
Ananguku Arts and Cultural Aboriginal Corporation: Infrastructure Upgrade Program – APY Lands
Ananguku Arts and Culture Aboriginal Corporation (Anaguku Arts) is an Aboriginal owned and governed organisation...
Case Studies: A snapshot of Arts Law’s Impact
A Snapshot of Arts Law's Impact in Australia's arts communities....
P.D. Casely-Hayford: Getting your public commission contract right
P.D. Casely-Hayford is an experimental filmmaker, visual sound and performance artist. One of her most...
Joseph McNeill: Licensing Music
Joseph McNeill, also known as “Saucypeanuts”, is a Byron Bay based performer and composer. Joseph...
Negotiating a licensing agreement
What happens when you negotiate a deal with a company and then the person you...
Urban Smart Projects: Best Practice in Public Artwork Projects
Urban Smart Projects (USP) is a street art initiative that engages local artists and residents...
