Legal Question in Entertainment Law in California
writing a book
Is it legal for some one to write a book about you in their prospective and to use real name(s) have it plublished and to not ask your aprovel or any other person(s) who's name was mentioned?
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: writing a book
Are you considered a public figure? That would qualify you as a fair subject for publication, if, however, you are not, your consent is essential.
Re: writing a book
Generally, probably not. However, if the person is reporting only publicly-available information, they might not need your permission. Because determination of such rights of privacy and publicity tend to be fact-specific, it is difficult to give a precise answer without knowing the particular facts of your case.
If you believe you have been defamed by someone writing about you, I would strongly suggest you consult with a competent attorney familiar with the law in the area of privacy and publicity rights.
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