Authors Registry, Inc. provides non-exclusive licensing of author-controlled rights, particularly electronic and photocopy rights and also collects and distributes royalties to authors, for electronic and other uses of magazine articles.

Opened in 2000, EMP is the only museum of its kind: a museum of popular music that encourages visitors of all ages and backgrounds to experience the power and joy of music in its many forms. Science Fiction Museum and Hall of Fame also is a one-of-a-kind experience. Opened in June 2004, SFM immerses visitors into science fiction’s “alternative worlds” and inspires new generations to reach beyond the present, imagine the future, and explore the infinite possibilities of the universe.

In addition to sharing the landmark Frank O. Gehry-designed building located at the Seattle Center, EMP and SFM also share several other attributes: a world-class collection of artifacts, exciting technology-driven interactive exhibits, and a single leadership team and staff.

Sean McChesney is a Seattle attorney who provides counseling to artists and small business owners. Areas of practice include: contracts, licensing, business formation, trademark and copyright.

American Society of Journalists and Authors (ASJA) offers Contract Watch, a free electronic newsletter that informs independent nonfiction writers about the latest terms and negotiations in the world of newspapers and magazines and a Writers Emergency Assistance Fund to writers in need. nonfiction.

National Coalition Against Censorship (NCAC) serves as a national contact on challenges to freedom of artistic expression.

Washington Mediation Association (WMA) is a nonprofit, statewide organization of individuals and groups involved in mediation in Washington State.

StarvingArtistsLaw.com is the launch pad for artists and writers looking for self help legal information.

Artists Rights Society (ARS) is a copyright, licensing, and monitoring organization for visual artists in the United States.

Neil Sussman is a tax attorney available for consultation in all areas of entertainment law.

First Amendment Project is the only organization in the country dedicated to providing free and low cost legal services on free speech, free press and free petition issues defending the right of activists, journalists and artists.