Lindsay Spiller
Big or Boutique? Why startup businesses should choose a smaller boutique firm over a big law firm
This post speaks to the advantages of businesses working with smaller boutique law firms over big law firms.
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Lindsay Spiller
- 4 days ago
- 4 min
Are film and television markets like Cannes, MIPCOM, AFM, and EFM still relevant?
This post is about the relevance of film and television markets like Cannes, MIPCOM, AFM, and EFM (Berlin) in today's changing entertainment
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Lindsay Spiller
- 5 days ago
- 2 min
"David, Meet Goliath." 5 ways entrepreneurs can successfully negotiate with Venture Capitalists
This post gives 5 tips on how startup entrepreneurs can successfully negotiate with venture capital firms about funding their businesses
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Lindsay Spiller
- 6 days ago
- 2 min
How Artificial Intelligence (AI) will impact Hollywood
A post about how Artificial Intelligence will affect screenwriting, film marketing, special effects, and audience engagement in Hollywood.
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Lindsay Spiller
- 6 days ago
- 3 min
Why should independent contractors form Loan-Out corporations?
A post about how independent contractors could benefit from forming Loan-out corporations
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Lindsay Spiller
- Jan 7
- 5 min
Why Every Digital Entrepreneur Should Have a Lawyer on Their Team
This article discusses the value a business lawyer and general counsel can bring to a digital startup, small business, or mature business.
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Lindsay Spiller
- Dec 18, 2022
- 2 min
How to make the California Franchise Tax Board an offer-in-compromise to settle a tax debt
How you can settle a California tax debt with the FTB by offering an amount in compromise.
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Lindsay Spiller
- Dec 18, 2022
- 4 min
What is a Film Producer's Representative, and why do you need one?
Describes how a Film Producer's Representative can help a film production from development to distribution.
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Lindsay Spiller
- Dec 18, 2022
- 4 min
What are the legal issues surrounding Artificial Intelligence (AI)?
The article discusses legal issues like IP infringment, data protection, privacy, and ethics violations.
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Lindsay Spiller
- Dec 8, 2022
- 2 min
A Startup’s Guide to Offer Letters and Employment Agreements
This article discusses what an offer letter is and why startups use it instead of a long-form employment agreement.
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Lindsay Spiller
- Nov 5, 2022
- 7 min
Drama or Genre? High or Low Budget? What makes a Successful Film?
An interview with Michael Haye, film sales agent, about what kinds of films you should be making and what sells
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Lindsay Spiller
- Nov 5, 2022
- 8 min
Film Production Insurance - Why you need it, When you need it, and What it costs
Interview with Film/TV insurance broker Marc Spivey about the types of insurance needed in film production.
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Lindsay Spiller
- Oct 24, 2022
- 3 min
How to sell your film in 2022 - An interview with film sales agent, Devin Carter
Lindsay Spiller, interviewed Premier Entertainment's Senior Vice President of Sales and Internatinal Distribution, Devin Carter.
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Lindsay Spiller
- Oct 23, 2022
- 3 min
An Insider's Guide to MIPCOM 2022
Entertainment attorney, Lindsay Spiller, provides an insider's guide to MIPCOM, the premier global television and media market held annually
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Lindsay Spiller
- Oct 9, 2022
- 3 min
How can I transfer an LLC from one state jurisdiction to another?
A blog post suggesting 4 ways you can transfer an LLC to a new State
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Lindsay Spiller
- Oct 8, 2022
- 2 min
What is the Talent Agency Act?
A discussion of the requirements under the California Talent Agency Act
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Lindsay Spiller
- Oct 2, 2022
- 3 min
Tips for selling your film at the American Film Market
Some tips to filmmakers on how to sell your film at the American Film Market
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Lindsay Spiller
- Sep 7, 2022
- 3 min
Everything you need to know about Work-for-Hire Agreements
This is a blog post about work-for-hire agreements.
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Lindsay Spiller
- Sep 5, 2022
- 4 min
How much does an International Trademark Cost?
A blog post about the costs of registering an international trademark and tips on saving on that cost
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Lindsay Spiller
- Sep 2, 2022
- 2 min
How to Sell Your Film or Television Series to Netflix: Tips for Success
This is a blog post about how to sell your film or television series to Netflix
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