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LA Lawyer Table of Contents:
April 1999

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Los Angeles Lawyer
The Magazine of the Los Angeles County Bar Association

Table of Contents
April 1999, Vol. 22, No. 2  

FEATURES 

Level Playing Field
Because patchwork regulation of sports agents has failed to end continuing abuses, a uniform act or federal regulation is needed
By Leigh Steinberg and William David Cornwell Sr.

Conspiracy Theories
Even new legal protections do not end the uncertain risk for participants in projects subject to claims of wrongdoing
By David J. Myers

Life after Death
California law explicitly protects the intellectual property rights of deceased celebrities
By Bela G. Lugosi and Caroline H. Mankey

DEPARTMENTS

Practice Tips
Resolving disputes over oral and unsigned film agreements
By Harrison J. Dossick

Practice Tips
Securitization of entertainment-related assets
By James S. Cochran

Practice Tips
How recording artists have broken their contracts
By Ben McLane and Venice Wong

Computer Counselor
Tools for proofing, outlining, and setting text in electronic stone
By Daryl Teshima

COLUMNS

President's Page
Providing access to success
By Lee Smalley Edmon

Barristers Bulletin
Be a community leader on Law Day
By Nana Nakano and Timothy Kevane

Closing Argument
Exclusivity clauses and artistic freedom
By Harvey E. Harrison

Classifieds

Index to Advertisers 

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