Gordon Firemark

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Achieve More, Better, Faster

Posted on April 2, 2020 by Gordon Firemark • 0 Comments

As you know, I love to help creatives and business folk in all fields… film, tv, theatre, podcasting, online/digital business, or whatever, to forge their paths forward to bigger, better, accomplishments, as quickly as you can imagine.

I do this through:

One-on-one coaching (sign up for a discovery call to learn how this workshttps://firemark.as.me/Discover)
Group Coaching (click here for more details)

And also through my More, Better, Faster podcast.

This week: Cracking the Leadership Code with Alain Hunkins.

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Resources to help during Covid-19 Crisis

Posted on April 2, 2020 by Gordon Firemark • 0 Comments

(no, I don't have a secret resource for T.P.)

But here are a few useful links.:

The Freelancer’s Guide to The CARES Act: New Funds and Benefits (from my friend and client Abbey Woodcock)
What freelancers need to know about the coronavirus
Where entertainment industry workers can go for help (LA Times)
Financial Help for Hollywood workers (Variety.com)
California EDD (Unemployment Insurance claims, etc.)
FAQs about Federal Stimulus Package (New York Times) — for individual workers, sole-proprietors, etc.
Small Business Administration Disaster Assistance Loans (many such loans are forgivable when used for certain purposes)
COVID-19 Recovery Fund from Verizon and LISC
Members of the various entertainment trade unions should check with their unions for other resources, programs and guides.

Blackbeard’s Revenge!

Posted on March 27, 2020 by Firemark Law Team • 0 Comments

BREAKING: STATES CANNOT BE SUED FOR COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT- YES NORTH CAROLINA, YOU CAN BE A PIRATE.
THIS LAND IS YOUR LAND – Court declines to rule on Public Domain Status
PELOTON SETTLES AND DISMISSES COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT
LED ZEPPELIN WINS ON APPELLATE: INVERSE RATIO DEAD
UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE NINTH CIRCUIT
KATY PERRY VERDICT WIPED OUT
DISNEY WINS INSIDE OUT CASE BY “MOODSTERS” CREATOR
BILLIONS CLAIMS DISMISSED (FOLLOW-UP)
PRODUCTION COMPANY FOR SHIPBOARD REALITY SHOW NOT LIABLE FOR CREWMAN’S INJURY
FIFTH CIRCUIT SETS CLEAR START-LINE FOR STATUTORY DAMAGES
ADULT ENTERTAINMENT SITE SUED DUE TO ADA
ELECTION YEAR RUNDOWN: FEEL THE BERN EDITION (BY POPULAR REQUEST @MENDEZMUSIC)
NEW FEE SCHEDULE HERE FOR COPYRIGHT OFFICE
Tamera’s guest appearance on The State Bar of Texas podcast

A new look at the old standard: “Force Majeure” clauses

Posted on March 19, 2020 by Gordon Firemark • 0 Comments

With Covid-19/Coronavirus causing cancellation of events and transactions around the globe, people are naturally looking at whether they must still perform their contractual obligations and whether they are entitled to refunds of deposits and advance payments they’ve made. Most contracts do include a so-called “force majeure” clause as part of what’s usually considered the boilerplate.… Continue Reading

Live from Dallas

Posted on February 28, 2020 by Firemark Law Team • 0 Comments

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 www.entertainmentlawupdate.com/118 Repeat COPYRIGHT plaintiff (Richard Bell Indianapolis Skyline Photo) SHUT DOWN WITH ISSUE PRECLUSION PERRY AMICUS BRIEF FILED BY 15 MUSICOLOGISTS LAWYER COPYRIGHTS… Continue Reading

REGISTER NOW! Podcaster’s Legal & Business Bootcamp live and in-person in conjunction with Podfest Expo.

Posted on February 2, 2020 by Gordon Firemark • 0 Comments

On March 6th, I’ll be holding my Podcaster’s Legal & Business Bootcamp live, and in person. The workshop, previously conducted online, will coincide with the Podfest Multimedia Expo in Orlando, Florida, where I’ll also be speaking. This half-day, intensive hands-on workshop is for podcasters who are serious about podcasting as a business (or as part… Continue Reading

Speaking at Podcast Movement, Evolutions!

Posted on February 2, 2020 by Gordon Firemark • 0 Comments

Next week, I’ll be speaking at the Podcast Movement – Evolutions conference in Los Angeles. My talk is about content acquisition and compensation structures for podcasters. I’ll be covering how to pay for and get paid for content as a podcaster. If you’re a podcaster and you’re serious about it as a business, or as… Continue Reading

Has AB5 affected you yet?

Posted on January 30, 2020 by Gordon Firemark • 0 Comments

Earlier today, I had a call from the HR director at one of the colleges where I teach one night a week. She called to tell me that I can no longer be classified as an independent contractor, and that under California’s new law, AB5, I must be treated as an employee. OK. No big… Continue Reading

Recognized as a Southern California Super Lawyer!

Posted on January 26, 2020 by Gordon Firemark • 0 Comments

I am thrilled to have been recognized as a Southern California Super Lawyer in Entertainment law. I am grateful to my colleagues, clients, friends and family for making it possible to serve at the high level that’s made this recognition possible! Continue Reading

A Billion Dollars

Posted on January 17, 2020 by Firemark Law Team • 0 Comments

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 www.entertainmentlawupdate.com/117 WIPO opens consultation on the copyright questions raised by creative AI | Complete Music Update Labels & Publishers Win $1 Billion Piracy… Continue Reading

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