Authors: Leonard D. Duboff
ISBN-13: 9781581154245, ISBN-10: 1581154240
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Allworth Press
Date Published: September 2005
Edition: 6TH
Leonard D. DuBoff, a pioneer of art law, is the author of many books,
including The Law (in Plain English) for Galleries and The Law (in Plain English)
for Photographers. He lives in Portland, OR.
• The complete resource for craftspeople who are also businesspeople
• Expert advice from a pioneer in art law
• Replaces ISBN 1-58115-016-4
Here is the definitive guide for craftspeople who want to successfully tackle the business and legal issues they face every day. Explanations of new laws, plus a discussion of new business forms such as limited liability companies, bring this indispensable volume up to date. Readers will still find DuBoff’s easy-to-understand explanations of trademarks and copyrights, contracts, consignments, taxes, liability, working at home, and getting the right compensation—everything the small-business artisan needs to save thousands of dollars in attorneys’ fees.
Foreword | ||
Preface | ||
Ch. 1 | Forms of Organization | 1 |
Ch. 2 | Contracts | 17 |
Ch. 3 | Warranties and Disclaimers | 27 |
Ch. 4 | Consignment | 41 |
Ch. 5 | On Getting Paid for Your Work | 49 |
Ch. 6 | Keeping Taxes Low | 59 |
Ch. 7 | Insurance | 75 |
Ch. 8 | Product Liability | 85 |
Ch. 9 | Trademarks | 91 |
Ch. 10 | Copyright | 101 |
Ch. 11 | Patent Law and Trade Secret Protection | 117 |
Ch. 12 | Licensing | 123 |
Ch. 13 | Commercial Leases | 127 |
Ch. 14 | Working at Home | 133 |
Ch. 15 | Labor Relations | 141 |
Ch. 16 | How to Find a Lawyer | 151 |
Appendix A | Volunteer Lawyer Organizations | 155 |
Appendix B | Glossary of Common Legal Terms | 159 |
Appendix C | Standard Legal Forms: (1) Certificate of Authenticity | 163 |
Appendix C | Standard Legal Forms: (2) Commission Agreement | 166 |
Appendix C | Standard Legal Forms: (3) Gallery Consignment Agreement | 174 |
Appendix C | Standard Legal Forms: (4) Assignment of Copyright Agreement | 179 |
Appendix C | Standard Legal Forms: (5a) Copyright Licensing Agreement | 181 |
Appendix C | Standard Legal Forms: (5b) Trademark Licensing Agreement | 184 |
Appendix C | Standard Legal Forms: (6) Nondisclosure/Nonuse Agreement | 187 |
Appendix C | Standard Legal Forms: (7) Independent Contractor Agreement | 188 |
Appendix C | Standard Legal Forms: (8) Employment Agreement | 192 |
Appendix C | Standard Legal Forms: (9) At Will Employment Form | 196 |
Appendix D | Useful Forms: (1) Recording Business Deductions | 197 |
Appendix D | Useful Forms: (2) Letter Requesting Permission | 199 |
Appendix E | Collecting Your Debts | 201 |
Index | 203 |