Lucas LLP http://www.lucasllp.com/ attorneys and counselors at law :: literary representation en Copyright 2009 Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:30:00 -0800 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/ http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Lucas LLP is a law practice dedicated to helping creative people and companies develop and manage their business and legal relationships. We advise a varied group of clients on a range of issues and offer exceptional experience in matters of:
› publishing law and related business issues; › literary representation; › rights management and licensing; › copyright registration, research, and management; › art law; and › business formation and development.
We represent and counsel a spectrum of clients: authors, artists, publishers, and other professionals who contribute to the publishing of books, journals, magazines, and websites; software designers and developers; sellers and buyers of art; consultants and companies who create, manage, and distribute creative works; and many others who seek advice on how to develop opportunities and protect their interests. We welcome inquiries regarding our legal services and literary representation, and encourage you to review the information on this website for an overview of our practice.]]> http://www.lucasllp.com/2009/11/lucas_llp_is_a_law.html http://www.lucasllp.com/2009/11/lucas_llp_is_a_law.html About Lucas LLP Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:30:00 -0800 Still Waiting... today's New York Times notes that the parties have requested an extension to Friday, 13 November, to submit a revised settlement for the court's review. [9 November 2009] ]]> http://www.lucasllp.com/2009/11/still_waiting.html http://www.lucasllp.com/2009/11/still_waiting.html In Other News Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:18:46 -0800 "Google Books Settlement Delayed Indefinitely" Google Book settlement has been delayed to give the parties an opportunity to revise the settlement terms to address concerns from the U.S. Department of Justice, numerous private parties, and foreign governments. For information about the latest turn of events in what has been a much-delayed conclusion to the dispute between associations of authors and publishers and Google, Inc. over Google's program to digitize books, the New York Times published a short summary, available online. [25 September 2009]]]> http://www.lucasllp.com/2009/09/google_books_settlement_delaye.html http://www.lucasllp.com/2009/09/google_books_settlement_delaye.html In Other News Fri, 25 Sep 2009 09:16:56 -0800 2009 Los Angeles Times Festival of Books Los Angeles Times' Festival of Books lives on. UCLA hosts the festival this weekend, 25-26 April, and it's a must-visit event for those of us who live and read locally and for many others who make the trek to L.A. for panels, booksignings, and a wide array of exhibitors. Festival information is available online, television coverage of selected programs will be provided by C-SPAN's BookTV, and local hero Mark Sarvas will be offering his take via The Elegant Variation. Show up, log on, or tune in this weekend.]]> http://www.lucasllp.com/2009/04/2009_los_angeles_times_festiva.html http://www.lucasllp.com/2009/04/2009_los_angeles_times_festiva.html In Other News Thu, 23 Apr 2009 08:58:56 -0800 Lisa Lucas at the Tucson Festival of Books Tucson Festival of Books on Saturday, March 14, 2009 from 1:00pm-2:00pm at a session entitled "The Path to Publication: An Attorney's Perspective." Lisa will discuss topics of interest to writers of both fiction and nonfiction and will address:
+ separating copyright fact from fiction; + seeking help from agents, attorneys, and other advisors; + deciding whether to pursue a contract from an established publishing house or to self publish; and + identifying common publishing contract pitfalls.
The session will be held in room 204 of Koffler Hall on the University of Arizona campus in Tucson. Information about the Festival's sessions, book signings, and other events is available on its website.]]> http://www.lucasllp.com/2009/03/lisa_lucas_at_the_tucson_festi.html http://www.lucasllp.com/2009/03/lisa_lucas_at_the_tucson_festi.html Lucas LLP News Sat, 07 Mar 2009 15:06:32 -0800 Resources and Alerts from the Authors Guild In addition to its useful resources for members including contract reviews, referrals, and other services, the Authors Guild also shares information about developments in publishing law and related matters with interested nonmembers via the Guild's website. Two recent examples: http://www.lucasllp.com/2009/02/resources_and_alerts_from_the.html http://www.lucasllp.com/2009/02/resources_and_alerts_from_the.html In Other News Tue, 17 Feb 2009 01:58:25 -0800 Online royalty statements... a modest proposal If you were an author, wouldn't it be great if your publisher gave you a password to your own royalty account? This would be an online, frequently updated, always accessible, entirely confidential page on your publisher's website that would replace the current system. As frequently as you wish, you could check sales of your book, the rate of returns, the percentage taken out for reserves and varying royalty rates for bulk sales, special sales, premium sales, electronic sales, and so forth.Given the amount of money many publishers spend on internal systems to share data among departments and to transmit data to wholesalers and distributors, why would the development and implementation of a system to share data with authors be an outrageous proposition? Read's Pat's complete post on the Holt Uncensored blog and you may find yourself asking the same question. [29 November 2008]]]> http://www.lucasllp.com/2008/11/online_royalty_statements_a_mo.html http://www.lucasllp.com/2008/11/online_royalty_statements_a_mo.html In Other News Sat, 29 Nov 2008 09:49:15 -0800 Considering the Future of Publishing New York Observer, available online and worth reading for anyone considering a trek down the path to publication. While larger houses and agencies may be facing greater challenges to meet revenue projections, the economic downturn may present opportunities to smaller publishers, university presses, and other, more nimble members of the industry. (Thanks to MediaBistro for the pointer.) [16 October 2008]]]> http://www.lucasllp.com/2008/10/considering_the_future_of_publ.html http://www.lucasllp.com/2008/10/considering_the_future_of_publ.html In Other News Thu, 16 Oct 2008 10:49:55 -0800 Rowling Prevails in Harry Potter Lexicon Suit Harry Potter Lexicon for publication. Although the author's fan site had previously been singled out for praise by Rowling, news that a print edition has been prepared and was going to be published sparked the legal dispute between the parties, and a larger debate about when reference guides cross the threshold of copyright infringement.]]> http://www.lucasllp.com/2008/09/rowling_prevails_in_harry_pott.html http://www.lucasllp.com/2008/09/rowling_prevails_in_harry_pott.html In Other News Tue, 09 Sep 2008 17:39:52 -0800 A Battle Over Flat Stanley What happens when a character takes on a life beyond its author's original work, and who should benefit? http://www.lucasllp.com/2008/07/a_battle_over_flat_stanley.html http://www.lucasllp.com/2008/07/a_battle_over_flat_stanley.html In Other News Tue, 29 Jul 2008 22:10:50 -0800 Defining "Out of Print" With an increasing number of options for print-on-demand (POD) and electronic publishing available to publishers and authors alike, it's important for both to pay careful attention to the provisions in their contracts that define what conditions must exist for a work to be considered out of print and the rights subject to reversion. http://www.lucasllp.com/2008/07/defining_out_of_print.html http://www.lucasllp.com/2008/07/defining_out_of_print.html In Other News Fri, 25 Jul 2008 11:29:34 -0800 Inspiration or Misappropriation? The Cellist of Sarajevo, asserts that although the title character of his novel was inspired by a real-life musician, he is under no obligation to secure the real person's permission for depicting him--or a character very much like him--in a work of fiction. The author has used the same setting, the number of days the cellist plays, the same musical selection (Albinoni's Adagio), and the moniker given to the cellist by members of the media who originally covered the story.]]> http://www.lucasllp.com/2008/07/inspiration_or_misappropriatio.html http://www.lucasllp.com/2008/07/inspiration_or_misappropriatio.html In Other News Sat, 19 Jul 2008 20:19:10 -0800 Expanding our services Literary Representation page. Please review it for details about the subject matter and types of projects we represent, our submission guidelines, and the terms of our representation. [1 May 2008]]]> http://www.lucasllp.com/2008/05/expanding_our_services.html http://www.lucasllp.com/2008/05/expanding_our_services.html Lucas LLP News Tue, 20 May 2008 22:49:42 -0800 Literary Representation In addition to providing specific legal advice and assistance related to publishing matters, including contract negotiation, copyright registration, and the licensing of subsidiary rights, Lucas LLP provides literary representation to authors. http://www.lucasllp.com/2008/05/literary_representation.html http://www.lucasllp.com/2008/05/literary_representation.html Literary Representation Thu, 08 May 2008 14:14:14 -0800 Attorney or Agent? "Do I need an attorney or an agent?" is a question we often hear, and the answer depends on your needs as an author, illustrator, publisher, or other publishing professional.]]> http://www.lucasllp.com/2008/05/attorney_or_agent.html http://www.lucasllp.com/2008/05/attorney_or_agent.html Literary Representation Thu, 08 May 2008 14:13:49 -0800