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For the eighth year in a row, Gordon Firemark has been selected by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America for his work in Entertainment Law – Theater.
“I'm grateful that my colleagues have again voted for me to receive this recognition. Helping Entertainment Professionals Realize Their Dream is my mission, and I'm proud to have other lawyers say that I do it well. ” says Gordon.
Gordon Firemark's practice covers the fields of Theatre, Film, Television and New Media, and has become known as The Podcast Lawyer™ for his work representing creators and businesses in that medium. He also teaches media law and ethics and intellectual property law.
Have you noticed an influx of privacy policy update notices lately? Here's why it's happening now.
In November 2020, California passed the The California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), a significant piece of legislation that has sparked waves of these changed privacy policy notices.
The CPRA builds upon the existing California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and further strengthens privacy rights for California residents by introducing new requirements and obligations for businesses operating in California.
One key reason is the Act's expanded definition of personal information. The CPRA broadens the scope of personal information to include additional categories such as precise geolocation data, sensitive personal information, and certain types of inferred data. This means that businesses must now update their privacy policies to reflect these expanded definitions and inform users of the types of data they collect and how it is used.
Additionally, the CPRA introduces new rights for consumers, such as the right to limit the use of sensitive personal information and the right to correct inaccurate personal information. To comply with these new requirements, businesses must update their privacy policies to inform consumers of these rights and provide mechanisms for exercising them. This leads to a surge in privacy policy updates as businesses strive to ensure compliance with the CPRA and maintain transparency with their users.
The reason you're seeing a flurry of activity now? Well, the law included a deferred enforcement date: July 1, 2023.
“Notwithstanding any other law, civil and administrative enforcement of the provisions of law added or amended by this Act shall not commence until July 1, 2023, and shall only apply to violations occurring on or after that date.””
So, if you're a business operating online, and having any measurable contact with consumers in California, you'll want to take steps to make sure you're complying with CPRA. To get started, do the following:
Remember, the CPRA imposes additional obligations on businesses and expands the rights of consumers. Taking proactive steps to comply with the CPRA not only helps avoid potential penalties but also demonstrates a commitment to protecting consumer privacy and building trust with your customers.
Social media influencers have become a powerful force in the marketing world. With millions of followers, they can reach a large and targeted audience for brands of all sizes. However, this type of marketing comes with some risks, including potential liability for trademark infringement. In a recent case, a California court ruled that model and… Continue Reading
JACK DANIEL’S PROPERTIES, INC. v. VIP PRODUCTS LLC USSC Case no. 22-148 Decided June 8, 2023 Jack Daniel’s has emerged victorious in its legal battle over a dog toy that parodied its iconic liquor bottle. Yesterday, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of the liquor maker, allowing it to revive its trademark lawsuit against… Continue Reading
The Latest episode of my Entertainment Law podcast, Entertainment Law Update, is now available for your enjoyment. Listen here, or subscribe and download in your favorite podcast listening app. Show notes are located at http://entertainmentlawupdate.com/157 In this episode: Continue Reading
Are you looking to take your podcast to the next level? Do you want to learn more about the business and legal fundamentals necessary for podcast growth and profit? Look no further! I am excited to announce my free online workshop on Monday, June 5th, at 4pm Pacific, titled “Business & Legal Fundamentals for Podcast… Continue Reading
CLIENT ALERT: Price v. Garland. 45 F.4th 1059 (1st Cir. 2022) (cert Denied USSC No. 22-665. (2023)) In Price v. Garland, a documentary filmmaker named Gordon Price was charged with a misdemeanor for filming parts of a feature film on land administered by the National Park Service (NPS) without obtaining a permit and paying the… Continue Reading
In this episode of Legit Podcast Pro, The Podcast Lawyer™ discusses the legal issues surrounding talking about real people on a podcast. In the United States, the first amendment protects freedom of speech, but defamation is illegal. Defamation can be either slander (oral) or libel (published), and is defined as false statements that harm a… Continue Reading
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