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How to effectively outsource Business and Legal Affairs work in the Film, Television, Theatre and Media Industries

How to effectively outsource Business and Legal Affairs work in the Film, Television, Theatre and Media Industries

Introduction

This past year, I've been very fortunate to be asked by a few small- and mid-sized entertainment businesses to handle some or all of their Business Affairs and Legal Affairs work; Work that traditionally would be handled by in-house counsel, but is noow being outsourced to me. It's been great for my business, and I'm grateful for the opportunities to help.

In the course of working for these enterprises, I've come to see the tremendous value proposition effective outsourcing can offer. In this 3-part series of articles, I'll demonstrate this value, and offer some practical tips on what to outource, how to outsource, and to whom you'll assign things.

Word cloud for Legal outsourcingIf you're an owner or general-counsel to a small-, mid-sized or even a large entertainment industry business, you are probably overwhelmed with a workload that at times seems insurmountable. You spend an inordinate amount of your time managing dealmaking processes, negotiating minor deals, and drafting contracts that really need to be handled by a staff lawyer. But, if you don't Continue Reading

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