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Comparing Contract Drafting in the United States and United Kingdom
The authors' previous article, in the March 2013 issue of Entertainment Law & Finance, considered differences between copyright regimes in the United Kingdom and the United States. This article highlights some of the principal differences between UK and U.S. contract law.
The opportunities provided by the globalized economy mean that lawyers are increasingly called upon to consider international issues. This applies in the entertainment industry as much as any other, as evidenced by the recent increase in the number of foreign-made films that are permitted to be shown in cinemas in China. Agreements are more likely than ever to be cross-border in nature, contain a foreign element, or be governed by foreign law. Consequently, it is vital that entertainment and media lawyers are aware of the areas where different regimes diverge, so that counsel can ensure agreements are tailored to be appropriate for each jurisdiction and governing law.
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