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Like many bold moves, it can also be fraught with uncertainty. If you’ve decided to form a Limited Liability Company (LLC), one of the most typical elements of uncertainty is the management of the company and the somewhat non-intuitive question: will you be member-managed or manager-managed?

In this article, we will explain why using AI to draft legal contracts is both unacceptably risky and potentially not cost effective for your business or personal matters.

The What, Why and How of Loan-out Companies in the California Entertainment Industry

How to manage business risk during times of political change.

How to avoid pitfalls funding your startup business.

What startup businesses need to be aware of to stay compliant with securities laws when raising money.

Music licensing is a mystery to most startups Starting a business in the music industry or as an independent artist requires passion,...

A Startup Company's Guide to Rule 144 and Section 83(b)

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

How a business lawyer can help you build your company's brand

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

This post speaks of the advantages of businesses working with smaller boutique law firms over big law firms.

A guide to creating a successful startup company

When there are multiple Founders of a business startup, a Founder’s Agreement is essential to establish rights and obligations among them.

A television interview with entertainment attorney, Lindsay Spiller. Lindsay is a film and music lawyer based in San Francisco