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The Essential Steps to Incorporating Your Startup Business
Startup businesses are crucial drivers of innovation, economic growth, and human progress. Here are 5 key decisions for incorporation.
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Managing Risk: Doing Business During Political Upheaval
How to manage business risk during times of political change.
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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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Financing Your Indie Film: A Step-by-Step Guide
An independent filmmaker's guide to film financing.
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Can Parody Be a Defense Against Trademark Infringement Claims?
Parody may be a defense to Trademark Infringement claims in certain instances.
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What Is M&A? A Guide to Merger and Acquisition
An Analysis of the Typical Steps Involved in a Business Merger and Acquisition.
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Avoiding Funding Pitfalls: Common Startup Mistakes
How to avoid pitfalls funding your startup business.
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International Trademarks: Filing and Protecting Your Brand
A guide to filing international trademarks.
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Music Rights 101: Why You Need a Lawyer
Are you an artist, musician, or content creator looking to make your mark in the ever-evolving music industry? If so, you've probably...
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Corporate Transparency Act: A Practical Compliance Guide
The new Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) will require companies to disclose details about their beneficial owners or face penalties.
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Music Licensing for Bars and Restaurants
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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Raising Capital Legally: Securities Law Basics for Startups
What startup businesses need to be aware of to stay compliant with securities laws when raising money.
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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 SAG-AFTRA and WGA Strikes as an Indie Filmmaker
A List of Options available to the Independent Filmmaker during the SAG-AFTRA and WGA Strikes
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Startup Guide to Music Licensing
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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A Guide to Navigating Rule 144 and Section 83(b) for Startup Companies
A Startup Company's Guide to Rule 144 and Section 83(b)
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Protecting IP Rights for Entertainment Startups
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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10 Key Provisions in Film Distribution Deals
The ten essential provisions in a film distribution agreement
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