The A-Z of Contract Clauses Sixth Edition

by Laing, Adrian C; Fosbrook, Deborah

• ISBN13: 9781780431963
• ISBN10: 1780431961
• Edition: 6th
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2014-02-28
• Publisher: Bloomsbury Professional

Summary

In this high speed world, the ability to turn an agreement around quickly is a necessity for most busy lawyers.The A-Z of Contract Clauses, Sixth Edition is a master toolkit of contract clauses drafted by experts in copyright and contract.Thousands of clauses ready for you to use and adapt - Save time and effort when creating a new licence, option, assignment or agreement for services for a contributor; drafting heads of agreements; amending a contract a third party has sent you; or updating and amending your existing in-house contracts.Organised clearly by subject area, each main clause heading is further broken down across types of use such as film and television, general business and commercial, internet, websites, merchandising, publishing, services, and educational. Clauses are drafted from different angles and also some are more innovative. The A-Z of Contract Clauses also includes a legal, commercial and business directory, which can be used to further develop your knowledge of the subject and find new contacts. This new edition has been updated to take account of new technology, legislation and the impact of the internet and social media.New material includes: clauses relating to one off festivals and other events; tender and procurement; clearing of material; pre-contract negotiations; employment; commissioning designs and market surveys; disputes; liability; rights; damages and loss; software development; disclaimers; use of data; buyouts and ownership of material; exploitation and merchandising; option, royalties and marketing; collaboration projects; costs and budget; environment and product liability; cancellation; compliance and change of control of company.The A-Z of Contract Clauses is an essential time and money saving tool for lawyers as well as executives and consultants working in marketing, film, internet and advertising, publishing, arts and education, merchandising and business affairs.Jurisdiction: UK, Commonwealth and worldwide.Previous edition ISBN: 9781847038128

Author Biography

Deborah Fosbrook is a Barrister. Previous experience includes Head of Legal and Business Affairs and Company Secretary at TVam plc, the BBC and Thorn EMI. Adrian Laing acts as a strategic and commercial consultant and legal adviser to a wide range of organisations and charities in addition to being a Director and producer of a film company.