Background
Silfen, Martin E. was born on November 12, 1935 in New York City. Son of Samuel and Henrietta (Weiner) Silfen.
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The entertainment industries continue to experience a tremendous amount of change in business practices and litigation. These changes make the second edition of this text/reference work a valuable resource for lawyers and industry professionals who need to know how each unique entertainment field applies common concerns and legal concepts. The book is revised and updated - incorporating the significant changes which have, in recent years, altered the nature of the several entertainment industries. These changes have occurred in four areas: innovation, consolidation, internationalization and inflation. Each of these four is analyzed in detail and the legal and business implications for the future are discussed. In addition to examining such key elements as the role of agents, managers and promoters, personal rights, and contracts, this edition again considers each of the major entertainment segments: literary publishing, music publishing, sound recordings, film, television and theatre. It cites the principal points of controversy in each of the segments.
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The entertainment industries continue to experience a tremendous amount of change in business practices and litigation. These changes make this second edition of a highly successful text/reference work a vital resource for lawyers and industry professionals who need to know how each unique entertainment field applies common concerns and legal concepts. The book is thoroughly revised and updated―incorporating the significant changes which have, in recent years, altered the nature of the several entertainment industries. These changes have occurred in four areas: innovation, consolidation, internationalization, and inflation. Each of these four is analyzed in detail and the legal and business implications for the future are discussed. In addition to examining such key elements as the role of agents, managers, and promoters, personal rights, and contracts, this edition again considers each of the major entertainment segments: literary publishing, music publishing, sound recordings, film, television, and theatre. It cites the principal points of controversy in each of the segments. This balanced and comprehensive book, particularly well-received in its first edition, will be an essential resource for those active in the legal and business areas of the challenging and volatile entertainment industries.
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In response to increasing convergence of technologies in the entertainment industries, this thoroughly updated and revised fourth edition in also carefully reorganized and conveniently reformatted. Moreover, this new easy to read single-column format makes the volume a more accessible resource for lawyers, students, and industry professionals. The fourth edition is divided into two parts--one dealing with general principles and the other dealing with specific entertainment and related industries--and over fifty new cases have been added. The case material covers recent changes in the entertainment business--among them innovations, consolidations, copyright issues, and globalization--and each is analyzed in detail. FREE semi-annual supplements are available. FOR THE FIRST TIME THESE SUPPLEMENTS ARE ALSO AVAILABLE ONLINE!! In response to the increasing convergence of technologies in the entertainment industries, this thoroughly updates and revised fourth edition is carefully reorganized and conveniently reformatted. Moreover, the new easy-to-read single-column format makes the volume a more accessible resource for lawyers, students, and industry professionals. The Fourth Edition is divided into two parts--one dealing with general principles and the other dealing with specific entertainment and related industries--and over 50 new cases have been added. The case material covers recent changes in the entertainment business--among them innovation, consolidation, copyright issues, and globalization--and each is analyzed in detail. As the internet grows and becomes a part of everyday life, the laws and legal decisions shaping it will continue to affect entertainment business. Therefore, special attention had been devoted to the Internet and other emerging technologies in this new edition. Supplements are also provided to readers to reflect recent changes and update the current material. This classic casebook is assigned to students at top law schools throughout the country and is utilized as a desk reference by industry professionals. FREE semi-annual supplements are available. FOR THE FIRST TIME THESE SUPPLEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE ONLINE!!
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In response to the increasing convergence of technologies in the entertainment industries, this thoroughly updated and revised fifth edition makes the casebook more timeless. Providing contract templates covering book publishing, recording contracts, actor agreements, video game agreements, and internet agreements, among others, this new edition is more useful and illustrative of the business of entertainment for lawyers, students, and industry professionals than its competition. Introductions, notes, and cases are fully updated to take into account recent changes in the industry. This classic casebook is essential to students at law schools throughout the country and to industry professionals trying to keep up with this ever-changing field of law.
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Silfen, Martin E. was born on November 12, 1935 in New York City. Son of Samuel and Henrietta (Weiner) Silfen.
Hobart College (Bachelor of Arts, summa cum laude, 1957). Brooklyn Law School (Bachelor of Laws, 1960).
Associate, Greenbaum, Wolff and Ernst, New York City, 1960-1962; associate, Doman, Spellman and San Filippo, New York City, 1962-1966; partner, Silfen and Donenfeld, New York City, 1966-1967; sole practitioner, Martin E. Silfen Professional Corporation, New York City, 1968-1982; partner, Silfen and Glasser Professional Corporation, New York City, 1983-1995; sole practitioner, New York City, 1995; with, Mays & Valentine LLP, Virginia Beach, Virginia, since 1996. Adjunct Professor law Cardozo Law School, New York City, 1978-1981, Pace Law School, White Plains, New York, 1979-1985, New York Law School, 1979-1992, Touro College School Law, Huntington, New York, 1982-1987, William & Mary Law School, since 1997. Lecturer University of Virginia Law School, 1996-1997.
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Served with United States Army Reserve, 1960-1963. Member American Bar Association, American Arbitration Association, New York State Bar Association, Virginia Bar Association.
Married; children: Jane, Lisa, Lawrence.