I’m pleased to have been asked to join an impressive panel of lawyers, including internet defamation attorney Adrianos Fachetti; class action attorney H. Scott Leviant; Barger & Wolen Marketing Director Heather Milligan, and mediator attorney Victoria Pynchon, to discuss how lawyers can use and benefit from social media.
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Los Angeles County Bar Association’s Second Annual Small [...]
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SAG Board Rejects AMPTP's final offer
The Entertainment trades are reporting that the SAG Board today voted to reject the “final” offer made by the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers, setting the stage for more turmoil and the possibility of an Actor’s strike.
Stormy seas ahead for everybody who works in and around Hollywood. ?Including Entertainment Lawyers.
Academy for New Musical Theatre launches Online Holiday Auction Fundraiser
The Academy for New Musical Theatre is an organization that’s close to my heart. I serve on their Board of Directors, and believe very strongly in their mission to foster the development of new Musicals.
November 28 through December 7, 2008, ANMT will be auctioning off some fun and unique items that you can bid on to help raise money [...]
Helping others learn to practice Entertainment Law… at Solo Practice University
I’m honored to have been asked to join the faculty at Solo Practice University, a web-based legal education community created by Susan Cartier Liebel of Build a Solo Practice, LLC. Solo Practice University™ (SPU) teaches legal professionals about the practical aspects of running a law practice. This kind of instruction is not given in law [...]
In a World mourning the loss of Don LaFontaine
The industry mourns a legend. One of the greatest voice-over artists of all time, Don LaFontaine , passed away on Sunday. He will be sorely missed.
Mr. LaFontaine made famous the “In a World….” opening of movie trailer voice-overs. His deep, resonant voice appeared in over 5000 movie trailers, and numerous other tv commercials, films, and [...]
Latest Episode of the Law and Video Podcast
Law and Video is the first live, call-in podcast to clear the air on legal issues for filmmakers and videographers who are looking for answers to questions related to starting a production business, copyright issues, contracts, intellectual property and distribution.
We record live on Tuesdays at 5pm Pacific, 8pm Eastern. Visit us at lawandvideo.com [...]
Firemark added to ANMT Board of Directors
I am very pleased to announce that I’ve been elected to the Board of Directors of the nonprofit Academy for New Musical Theatre. This fine organization’s Mission is to foster the highest quality of musical theatre writing, and to advance the state of new musical theatre production.
ANMT’s roots go back 30 years to the teachings [...]
Reporter's Shield Law passes House of Reps.
IT represents a small victory for freedom of the press. The U.S. House of Representatives has passed a bill supporting a federal shield law for reporters. President George W. Bush has vowed to veto the bill. If the bill passes the Senate (which is uncertain), some analysts believe the bill will have enough legislative [...]
Law and Video Podcast
Coming in September: “The Law and Video Podcast, with Entertainment Attorney Gordon Firemark” from the folks that brought you TheDVshow.
The podcast will be recorded live on Tuesdays. I’ll be taking listener calls and answering questions about business, intellectual property, contracts, etc.
For more information, see the press release: Law and Video Podcast [...]
Hobbits, Orcs Sue New Line
A group of New Zealand based actors has filed suit against New Line Cinema claiming the studio has failed to abide by contract terms relating to merchandising rights for the Lord Of The Rings movies.
Specifically, the lawsuit claims that the actors were entitled to 5% of the net revenue from sales of merchandising bearing the [...]
