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Reports on an update related to legislation for suspending antitrust laws to allow entertainment companies to develop an industrywide code of conduct in the United States. Authors of the proposed bill; Removal of federal obstacles that prevent the industries from getting together to put into place self-policing standards.

Expounds on the revision of the 1939 Coogan Law in the United States. Naming of the law after child star Jackie Coogan whose parents squandered his show business earnings; Incorporation of provision stating that the child actor's earnings are the child's property; Requirement to set aside a percentage of child's earnings in a blocked account; Right of children to investment the blocked account in mutual funds.

Presents a recap of entertainment industry-related proposals and legislation in the first session of the 106th Congress in the United States. Media-violence proposals; Internet taxation bills; Passage of the Cyber-Piracy Prevention Act.

The article presents advice on finding an entertainment lawyer, focusing on the music industry. Recommendations include getting references, meeting with potential lawyers in order to determine whether a good working relationship is likely, and investigating the various possible payment options. Obtaining legal representation before signing a contract is described as essential.

Reports that Assomusica, the Italian concert promoter trade organization, is seeking to have music recognized as a cultural activity in order to receive government support. Increase in live music-related revenue in 2002 over 2001; Fiscal benefits of this distinction; Outlook for the Music Bill, which contains several proposals aimed at assisting and regulating the music industry.

Focuses on several developments in the retail segment of the sound recording industry. Retail industry considering consolidation as a strategy to compete with big companies; Independent distribution sector as the leader in this trend; Debate sparked by the performance-right legislation introduced in Congress; Several appointments in the industry; Target Store and CEMA; National Assn. of Store Fixture Manufacturers.

Reports on the ruling of the California Court of Appeal that personal managers must be licensed as talent agents or work with licensed talent agents if they want to procure work for their clients.