An "Orphan Works" law is being drafted for consideration in the 2008 legislative session. If passed, this law would have a considerable negative financial impact on all artists.
When you have time, take a listen to this web-based interview:
http://www.sellyourtvconceptnow.com/orphan.html You can read up on the Orphan Works Law...
Here:
http://www.law.duke.edu/cspd/orphanworks.html And Here:
http://www.asmp.org/news/spec2008/orphan_update.php Or just Google "orphan works law" for more info.
Kaebel JK Hashitani, curator
Sequential Art Gallery