The Right to Publicity: An Evolution
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If we took a survey of the most frequently asked questions submitted through the Business Affairs Career Help Desk, questions regarding the use of a real person in your play would be at the top of the list. Whether it be a play about a particular real person or merely the mention of a real person in the play, the question always becomes, “will this get me sued?” 

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Jessica Lit
Jessica Lit

is an intellectual property and entertainment attorney with a passion for empowering artists of diverse backgrounds and disciplines to take control of their careers by educating them about their legal rights. In her spare time, she also operates her own solo practice, The Lit Esquire PLLC, aimed at doing just that.