Freedom of creativity vs common sense and the industry

It's the whole Humanity vs Society debate all over again. But I do not fully want to go there so I just wish to cover the following points.

1.Legal - Would you be prepared to cover yourself and why?

Examples:

If you produced something that was then sold only to become the centre of a legal dispute. Perhaps it ended up all broken or it wasn't as seemed.

You have posted a topic on a blog or messageboard that was creative but crossed the line a little.

You worked with a friend on a project and things are starting to go wrong. Money is an issue but you believe your friend doesn't disserve as much as they asked for.

Any suggestions?



2. Structuring - Alot of people would prefer to "wing it" when it comes to creativity but in business structures will need to be in place to support the people who work within its bounderies. What are your thoughts?

Example:

If someone found themselves in trouble on their own or someones else's project will there be something in place to help them out or even to prevent that from happening?

Financing a project may require outside sourcing will the company be able to offer support or even inside funding?

If a large scale company offered work to an individual of the group and they turned around and broke their agreement. Would the group unify as one, like a union to protect everyone within the business?

Any suggestions?



3.Incomes - the business will have a variety of ways to build portfolios at a professional level aswell as acheiving a comfortable income. Was there any ideas or perspectives to think of in consideration to the following.

i) Ouside freelance work. Outside sources come to the business posting freelance work, terms and what they offer. Could be general or specifically to an individual.

ii) Selling. To sell in the business's own store, exhibition, or to distributors.

iii) Auction. Not having a fixed price in mind. Could be for charity or this may be th outlet you want to use.

iv) Finding a buyer. You may have created something in spare time. If it makes you money then that's a plus. You have a right to choose who purchases rights to your work.

Any suggestions?



There will probably be more. As for now that's all the info I require. I'll keep everyone posted.

I've posted this very same message around some other boards to gain as much feedback as possible. Please be as honest as can be and don't hold back.