Recently, many YouTube creators have struggled with/complained loudly about the platform’s new rules for designating content directed at children. This, of course has led podcasters, too to become concerned and to wonder whether COPPA applies to them. COPPA, which stands for Child Online Privacy Protection Act, was enacted by the U.S. Congress in 1998 and… Continue Reading
A few weeks ago, I quietly began releasing episodes of a new podcast, called More, Better, Faster! Success Strategies for Show Business Professionals.Today, I released the 11th episode, featuring conversation with Financial expert, Cortlon Cofield, in which we discussed some common financial mistakes creative folks make, and some tips to get set up for success…… Continue Reading
Article from entertainment business lawyer Gordon Firemark discusses some key year-end items that deserve your attention. Continue Reading
For the fourth 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 for this recognition. It really validates what I’ve been doing” says Gordon who describes his mission as Helping Entertainment Professionals Realize Their Dreams. Gordon Firemark’s… Continue Reading
Thursday afternoon, I’ll be presenting my talk at Podcast Movement in Orlando. I’ll be outlining the various ways in which music can be used by podcasters, where the music may come from, and the complex web of copyright and licensing issues that have historically made using commercial music both difficult and costly. Then, I’ll sound… Continue Reading
If you’ve been planning to develop your plays and musicals using professional actors in a “developmental” production environment, you may have to put your plans on hold. Earlier this week, the union declared a strike against members of the Broadway League (the association that represents producers) on development of Broadway shows. The Union’s action bars… Continue Reading
Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Gordon P. Firemark, Attorney at Law Receives 2018 Los Angeles Award Los Angeles Award Program Honors the Achievement LOS ANGELES October 24, 2018 — Gordon P. Firemark, Attorney at Law has been selected for the 2018 Los Angeles Award in the Attorney category by the Los Angeles Award Program. Each… Continue Reading
For the third year in a row, I have been selected by my peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America (2019 edition) for my work in the field of Entertainment Law – Theatre. Obviously, I’m honored, and grateful that I’ve earned the respect of my fellow attorneys. More information can be found at… Continue Reading
Last week, I spoke at the Podcast Movement Conference in Philadelphia. It was a blast and if you’re at all interested in podcasting, I encourage you to check this out next year, when it’ll be in Orlando. One of the questions I hear most frequently from podcasters is whether they can and should get a… Continue Reading
Are you classifying the people who work for you properly? I work with lots of entrepreneurs and small business owners, and I’m struck by how often people assume that just calling someone an independent contractor is Continue Reading
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