Spiller Law Business and Entertainment Law Blog

The new Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) will require companies to disclose details about their beneficial owners or face penalties.

Creativity fuels the engine of the global economy. The products we buy, the apps we use, the movies and series we watch, all have a significant creative component. So much so that the importance of intellectual property (IP) for entertainment startups cannot be overstated. And yet, navigating the labyrinth of IP laws poses significant challenges and risks. This article explores the intricacies of IP protection, offering a guide for entertainment startups to protect their crea

The road to entertainment startup success is paved with potential legal landmines! Here's a list of the top 10 legal mistakes that entertainment startups often make and how to avoid them.

Top 10 Key Elements every business owner and startup founder must include in their Buy-Sell Agreement

This post discusses whether California companies should form out-of-state entities. It explores the advantages and disadvantages of doing so

This post describes the pros and cons of loan out companies, what they are, what purposes they serve, and how they are created

This post explains how to avoid the common mistakes made when forming a joint venture

This article explains the difference between an LLC (a legal entity) and an S Corporation (a tax classification) and how they interrelate

San Francisco business lawyer Lindsay Spiller lists five mistakes to avoid when buying a business.