Earlier this year, the copyright office finalized the plan to modernize the process for registering your DMCA Agent. Registration offers important protections for all operators of online service providers. This includes you if you have a website, blog, podcast or other online presence. Operators of sites with a registered DMCA Agent can benefit from a “safe… Continue Reading
Author Archives: Gordon Firemark
The Equifax Breach, and what you should do to protect your credit
While this post is not, strictly speaking, on the “Entertainment Law” beat, several clients asked me about it, and I addressed their concerns in my e-newsletter (sign up in the sidebar). On recommendation from a friend, I’m reposting it here as a service to readers. DISCLAIMER: I’m not a data-security expert, and the above should… Continue Reading
Answers to some common Trademark Questions
Your Trademark Questions Answered Battles are waged in the market and lawsuits are filed all in the name of trademarks. You might have heard about the case filed by Nike against counterfeiters, and you have read in the papers the temerity of other fly-by-night businesses of copying the marks and names of successful companies. So… Continue Reading
Should School Theatre Programs Get A Free Pass?
Theatre lawyer and educator argues that school theatre programs must pay reasonable royalties for the material they produce. Continue Reading
Collaboration Agreement E-book available
Do you work on creative projects with others? What should your collaboration agreements include? This FREE ebook lays it all out for you so you can: Protect yourself Protect your collaborators Protect your work Maximize your chances of success Simply enter your details, and it’ll come your way instantly! … Continue Reading
Entertainment Law Update 82
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 Continue Reading
Entertainment Law Update 81 – Slants and Supremes
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 Continue Reading
The unreasonable expansion of the Right of First Refusal Clause in entertainment contracts.
[no_toc] The unreasonable expansion of the Right of First Refusal Clause in entertainment contracts. After practicing entertainment law for nearly 25 years, I’ve noticed a disconcerting trend in deals with major studios and networks. That trend is toward expanding the scope of a Right of First Refusal and First Negotiation clause(s) in such a way… Continue Reading
Location Releases – Entertainment Law Asked & Answered
AUDIO: TRANSCRIPT: https://firemark.com George writes in with a question about location releases and permissions. I’m Gordon Firemark and this is asked and answered where entertainment law questions so you can take your career and business to the next level. Continue Reading
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