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Top 5 Trademark Mistakes Creatives Make (and How to Avoid Them)
Here are five common trademark mistakes creatives make and how you can avoid them.
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Job Displacement in the Age of AI
New technologies lead to job displacement. And AI is the mother of all new technologies.
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AI for Better or Worse: The Next 10 Years
The evolution of AI over the next 10 years will with have both positive and negative impacts on human life.
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The 4 Pillars of Independent Film Financing
This article explores the 4 pillars of independent film financing: equity, pre-sales, tax incentives and debt.
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Independent Filmmaking: The Outlook for 2025
This article explores the good, the bad and the ugly surrounding the possible state of the independent film industry in 2025.
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NIL: How a Legal Advisor Protects a College Athlete's Brand
NIL agreements are complex. This post describes how a legal advisor can assist in navigating NIL agreements.
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What are Transferable Film Tax Credits?
Transferable film tax credits (also known as film tax incentives) are a form of government incentive provided to encourage film production.
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The Unforeseen Impact: How NIL is Revolutionizing College Football
NIL is disrupting College Football. This post is an analysis of those changes.
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California's New AI Laws and Independent Film
California's New AI Law's impact on Independent Filmmakers
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Canadian Film Incentives Explained
Learn about the benefits of Canadian Film Incentives
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Simplifying PRO Music Licenses for Restaurants, Bars, and Entertainment Venues
Picture this: you're a restaurant owner, bar manager, or live venue operator, and you want to create the perfect atmosphere for your...
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When Netflix's DVD Giveaway Became a Legal Cliffhanger: An Entertainment Lawyer Weighs In
Netflix's DVD Giveaway almost led to a PR nightmare due to confusion over intellectual property rights.
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Navigating the SAG-AFTRA and WGA Strike as an Independent Filmmaker: Understanding Your Options
A List of Options available to the Independent Filmmaker during the SAG-AFTRA and WGA Strikes
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How Music Licensing Works: A Comprehensive Guide for Startups
Music licensing is a mystery to most startups Starting a business in the music industry or as an independent artist requires passion,...
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NIL: Unpacking the Meaning, Importance, and Opportunities for Individuals and Businesses
This post explains what Name, Image, Likeness (NIL) is and the Opportunities for Businesses, Athletes, Artists, and Influencers to
Benefit
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Protecting Intellectual Property Rights for Entertainment Startups: A Simple Guide
In an era where creativity fuels the engine of the global economy, the importance of intellectual property (IP) for entertainment...
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Top 10 Legal Mistakes to Avoid as an Entertainment Startup
An Entertainment Lawyer lists the 10 Legal Mistakes to Avoid as an Entertainment Startup Business.
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The 10 Essential Provisions in a Film Distribution Agreement: A Guide for the Smart Film Producer
The ten essential provisions in a film distribution agreement
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Opportunities and Challenges Posed by AI and ChatGPT for Modern Creators
This post discusses the opportunities and challenges posed by AI and Chat GPT for Modern Creators
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The Transformation of Film Distribution: Insights from the 2023 Cannes Film Festival
Insights on film distribution from the 2023 Cannes Film Festival regarding the role of streaming, theaters, virtual reality, and festivals
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