AUDIO: TRANSCRIPT: [link]. Tom has a terrific question about recounting a true-crime story from long ago… Hi, I’m attorney Gordon Firemark, and this is Asked and Answered, where I answer your entertainment law questions, to help you take your career and business to the next level. MORE
That is the time you have remaining… Until the end of the year, that is. October, and the beginning of the 4th Quarter of 2016 is upon us, and before you know it, we’ll be into the Holiday season, and scrambling to get our business wrapped up for the year. MORE
Equity Crowdfunding is finally a reality. Almost. In a long-awaited move, on October 30, 2015 the Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) finally adopted a set of rules mandated by the 2012 JOBS act. MORE
VIDEO: [link]. TRANSCRIPT: John has a question about choosing a title for his film when there's already a film with the same title out there. MORE
Last week, I spoke at the Podcast Movement Conference in Philadelphia. It was a blast and if you're at all interested in podcasting, I encourage you to check this out next year, when it'll be in Orlando. One of the questions I hear most frequently from podcasters is whether they can and should get a registered trademark for their show title. MORE
AUDIO: TRANSCRIPT: [link]. Can you cover a song and post a video of it on your YouTube or Facebook? MORE
The Latest episode of my Entertainment Law podcast, Entertainment Law Update , is now available for your enjoyment. Listen here, or subscribe and download in your favorite podcast listening app. Show notes are located at [link]. Here’s what we talked about… Lindsay Lohan Loses. MORE
In this Asked & Answered video, I answer a common question if an actor’s agent have an obligation to tell the actor about all job offers. Does an actor’s agent have an obligation to tell the actor about all job offers? MORE
VIDEO: ?. link]. TRANSCRIPT: Using film clips in your lecture slides and presentations. Hi, I'm attorney Gordon Firemark, and this is Asked and Answered, where I answer your entertainment law questions, to help you take your career and business to the next level. MORE
AUDIO: TRANSCRIPT: [link]. Paul has a question about using clips from a presidential debate from years ago on his radio show. MORE
AUDIO: TRANSCRIPT: [link]. Can an actor or voice artist be liable for performing scenes or quotes from existing plays, movies and TV shows? MORE
It's been a while since we published an episode of our Entertainment Industry Insights podcast, so we're re-launching with a new season starting now. In this solo-episode, I talk a bit about facing life's challenges and tests. MORE
VIDEO: [link]. TRANSCRIPT: How do you persuade your competitors and colleagues to comply with copyrights and contract provisions? MORE
The unreasonable expansion of the Right of First Refusal Clause in entertainment contracts. After practicing entertainment law for nearly 25 years, I’ve noticed a disconcerting trend in deals with major studios and networks. MORE
In this Asked & Answered video, I answer questions about Model Release. In this installment of Asked and Answered, I’ll explain the rules for taking and using photographs or footage of people in your blog, videos, and other media. MORE
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VIDEO: [link]. TRANSCRIPT: How do you persuade your competitors and colleagues to comply with copyrights and contract provisions? MORE
AUDIO: TRANSCRIPT: [link]. Music Rights – How do you get permission to use a song in your video or film? MORE
Do you work on creative projects with others? What should your collaboration agreements include? This FREE ebook lays it all out for you so you can: Protect yourself. Protect your collaborators. Protect your work. Maximize your chances of success. MORE
It's a tragedy that the headline of this story even needed to be written. But it did. Desperately. By now, we've all heard about the truly despicable behavior of some hollywood heavyweights. Men in power abusing that power to take advantage of, demean and humiliate women. And we're learning just how persuasive this kind of thing has been throughout the entertainment industry. Thanks to the courage and tenacity of a handful of prominent women in the business, the dirty little (big?) MORE
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VIDEO: [link]. TRANSCRIPT: What can you do if you think your agent or manager is scamming you? Hi, I'm attorney Gordon Firemark, and this is Asked and Answered, where I answer your entertainment law questions, to help you take your career and business to the next level. MORE
I’m frequently called upon by clients to form a so-called “Loan-Out company” for them. Just as frequently, they don’t really understand the purpose of Loan-Out, how it will operate, or even whether it’s actually a good idea, given their circumstances. MORE
VIDEO: [link]. TRANSCRIPT: How to protect your intellectual property and other materials when working in Hollywood. MORE
VIDEO: [link]. TRANSCRIPT: Can you use a series of audio clips of famous quotes in your show intro? Hi, I'm attorney Gordon Firemark, and this is Asked and Answered, where I answer your entertainment law questions, to help you take your career and business to the next level. MORE
AUDIO: TRANSCRIPT: [link]. Scott asks a tricky question about music rights for video of a stage production… Hi, I’m attorney Gordon Firemark, and this is Asked and Answered, where I answer your entertainment law questions, to help you take your career and business to the next level. MORE
For the third year in a row, I have been selected by my peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America (2019 edition) for my work in the field of Entertainment Law – Theatre. Obviously, I'm honored, and grateful that I've earned the respect of my fellow attorneys. More information can be found at [link]. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - The post Gordon Firemark named among Best Lawyers in America for third year in a row. MORE
AUDIO: TRANSCRIPT: [link]. Should you use a release form with your podcast guests? Hi, I’m Gordon Firemark, and this is Asked and Answered, where I help you take your career and business in entertainment to the next level. MORE
AUDIO: TRANSCRIPT: [link]. Can you make a TV show, and still retain the rights? Hi, I'm attorney Gordon Firemark, and this is Asked and Answered, where I answer your entertainment law questions, to help you take your career and business to the next level. MORE
TRANSCRIPT: www.firemark.com. Entertainment Law Asked & Answered – Grand Rights and Sound Recordings: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N9ZVN8HT4uo. v=N9ZVN8HT4uo. MORE
AUDIO: TRANSCRIPT: [link]. What could you do if your agent is taking too long to get you your money after they’ve been paid. Hi, I’m Gordon Firemark, and this is Asked and Answered, where I help you take your career and business in entertainment to the next level. MORE
The Latest episode of my Entertainment Law podcast, Entertainment Law Update , is now available for your enjoyment. Listen here, or subscribe and download in your favorite podcast listening app. Show notes are located at [link]. MORE
VIDEO: [link]. TRANSCRIPT: When do you have to blur the faces of people you capture in your videos shot in public places? Hi, I'm attorney Gordon Firemark, and this is Asked and Answered, where I answer your entertainment law questions, to help you take your career and business to the next level. MORE
Are you classifying the people who work for you properly? I work with lots of entrepreneurs and small business owners, and I'm struck by how often people assume that just calling someone an independent contractor is enough to make that the case. MORE
AUDIO: TRANSCRIPT: [link]. link]. What are the legal risks when you film in places and at events where people will inevitably wind up in the background of your shots? MORE
TRANSCRIPT: www.firemark.com. Can you use real place names and businesses in a story that’s fiction, but inspired by a news article or report? MORE
VIDEO: [link]. TRANSCRIPT: Do you need to clear music rights for your social-media advertising campaigns? Hi, I'm attorney Gordon Firemark, and this is Asked and Answered, where I answer your entertainment law questions, to help you take your career and business to the next level. MORE
The Latest episode of my Entertainment Law podcast, Entertainment Law Update, is now available for your enjoyment. Listen here, or subscribe and download in your favorite podcast listening app. Show notes are located at [link]. Here's what we talked about. PART I-CURRENT NEWS: COPYRIGHT OVER LAWS, IT’S STILL AN ISSUE: CONSENT DECREES COMMENT PERIOD: EMPIRE LAWSUIT GETS REVIVED: Greatest Hits – Important Cases. The Slants. Kirtsaeng (I&II). Raging Bull. Aereo. Utah Joins the Case History. MORE
The Latest episode of my Entertainment Law podcast, Entertainment Law Update, is now available for your enjoyment. Listen here, or subscribe and download in your favorite podcast listening app. Show notes are located at [link]. Here's what we talked about. Olivia DeHaviland Update – California Supreme Court refuses to revive, so she’s takin’ it to the USSC. JOHNNY DEPP WINS (AKA TERROR FROM THE DEPP). … AND A FLIP FROM GAME OF THRONES. ABS Entertainment Inc. CBS Corp. MORE
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VIDEO: [link]. TRANSCRIPT: I've got a pretty interesting defamation question for you today… Hi, I'm attorney Gordon Firemark, and this is Asked and Answered, where I answer your entertainment law questions, to help you take your career and business to the next level. MORE
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Gordon P. Firemark
SEPTEMBER 14, 2018
VIDEO: [link]. TRANSCRIPT: When do you have to blur the faces of people you capture in your videos shot in public places? Hi, I'm attorney Gordon Firemark, and this is Asked and Answered, where I answer your entertainment law questions, to help you take your career and business to the next level.
Gordon P. Firemark
SEPTEMBER 7, 2018
VIDEO: [link]. TRANSCRIPT: Do you need to clear music rights for your social-media advertising campaigns? Hi, I'm attorney Gordon Firemark, and this is Asked and Answered, where I answer your entertainment law questions, to help you take your career and business to the next level.
Gordon P. Firemark
AUGUST 16, 2018
For the third year in a row, I have been selected by my peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America (2019 edition) for my work in the field of Entertainment Law – Theatre. Obviously, I'm honored, and grateful that I've earned the respect of my fellow attorneys. More information can be found at [link]. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - The post Gordon Firemark named among Best Lawyers in America for third year in a row.
Gordon P. Firemark
SEPTEMBER 12, 2018
The Latest episode of my Entertainment Law podcast, Entertainment Law Update, is now available for your enjoyment. Listen here, or subscribe and download in your favorite podcast listening app. Show notes are located at [link]. Here's what we talked about. Olivia DeHaviland Update – California Supreme Court refuses to revive, so she’s takin’ it to the USSC. JOHNNY DEPP WINS (AKA TERROR FROM THE DEPP). … AND A FLIP FROM GAME OF THRONES. ABS Entertainment Inc. CBS Corp.
Gordon P. Firemark
SEPTEMBER 2, 2018
VIDEO: [link]. TRANSCRIPT: Can you use a series of audio clips of famous quotes in your show intro? Hi, I'm attorney Gordon Firemark, and this is Asked and Answered, where I answer your entertainment law questions, to help you take your career and business to the next level.
Gordon P. Firemark
AUGUST 22, 2018
VIDEO: ?. link]. TRANSCRIPT: Using film clips in your lecture slides and presentations. Hi, I'm attorney Gordon Firemark, and this is Asked and Answered, where I answer your entertainment law questions, to help you take your career and business to the next level.
Gordon P. Firemark
AUGUST 3, 2018
VIDEO: [link]. TRANSCRIPT: How do you persuade your competitors and colleagues to comply with copyrights and contract provisions?
Gordon P. Firemark
OCTOBER 13, 2016
AUDIO: TRANSCRIPT: [link]. Paul has a question about using clips from a presidential debate from years ago on his radio show.
Gordon P. Firemark
OCTOBER 20, 2016
AUDIO: TRANSCRIPT: [link]. Can you cover a song and post a video of it on your YouTube or Facebook?
Gordon P. Firemark
NOVEMBER 17, 2016
AUDIO: TRANSCRIPT: [link]. Tom has a terrific question about recounting a true-crime story from long ago… Hi, I’m attorney Gordon Firemark, and this is Asked and Answered, where I answer your entertainment law questions, to help you take your career and business to the next level.
Gordon P. Firemark
SEPTEMBER 28, 2016
The Latest episode of my Entertainment Law podcast, Entertainment Law Update , is now available for your enjoyment. Listen here, or subscribe and download in your favorite podcast listening app. Show notes are located at [link]. Here’s what we talked about… Lindsay Lohan Loses.
Gordon P. Firemark
SEPTEMBER 15, 2016
AUDIO: TRANSCRIPT: [link]. What could you do if your agent is taking too long to get you your money after they’ve been paid. Hi, I’m Gordon Firemark, and this is Asked and Answered, where I help you take your career and business in entertainment to the next level.
Gordon P. Firemark
NOVEMBER 30, 2016
AUDIO: TRANSCRIPT: [link]. How to get a trademark for my logo and brand name. I’m entertainment business attorney Gordon Firemark, and this is asked and answered, where I answer your questions so you can take your career and business to the next level. Stick around for my response.
Gordon P. Firemark
OCTOBER 6, 2016
AUDIO: TRANSCRIPT: [link]. Can an actor or voice artist be liable for performing scenes or quotes from existing plays, movies and TV shows?
Gordon P. Firemark
SEPTEMBER 30, 2016
AUDIO: TRANSCRIPT: [link]. Should you use a release form with your podcast guests? Hi, I’m Gordon Firemark, and this is Asked and Answered, where I help you take your career and business in entertainment to the next level.
Gordon P. Firemark
JANUARY 21, 2018
VIDEO: [link]. TRANSCRIPT: Emily wants to know how you get permission to use a quote from a book. Hi I'm entertainment lawyer Gordon Firemark and this is asked and answered where I answer common Entertainment Law questions to help you take your career and business to the next level.
Gordon P. Firemark
AUGUST 15, 2018
The Latest episode of my Entertainment Law podcast, Entertainment Law Update, is now available for your enjoyment. Listen here, or subscribe and download in your favorite podcast listening app. Show notes are located at [link]. Here's what we talked about. PART I-CURRENT NEWS: COPYRIGHT OVER LAWS, IT’S STILL AN ISSUE: CONSENT DECREES COMMENT PERIOD: EMPIRE LAWSUIT GETS REVIVED: Greatest Hits – Important Cases. The Slants. Kirtsaeng (I&II). Raging Bull. Aereo. Utah Joins the Case History.
Gordon P. Firemark
NOVEMBER 3, 2016
The Latest episode of my Entertainment Law podcast, Entertainment Law Update , is now available for your enjoyment. Listen here, or subscribe and download in your favorite podcast listening app. Show notes are located at [link].
Gordon P. Firemark
MAY 7, 2018
Are you classifying the people who work for you properly? I work with lots of entrepreneurs and small business owners, and I'm struck by how often people assume that just calling someone an independent contractor is enough to make that the case.
Gordon P. Firemark
MARCH 18, 2017
Do you work on creative projects with others? What should your collaboration agreements include? This FREE ebook lays it all out for you so you can: Protect yourself. Protect your collaborators. Protect your work. Maximize your chances of success.
Gordon P. Firemark
MAY 3, 2018
VIDEO: [link]. TRANSCRIPT: How do you persuade your competitors and colleagues to comply with copyrights and contract provisions?
Gordon P. Firemark
OCTOBER 7, 2016
That is the time you have remaining… Until the end of the year, that is. October, and the beginning of the 4th Quarter of 2016 is upon us, and before you know it, we’ll be into the Holiday season, and scrambling to get our business wrapped up for the year.
Gordon P. Firemark
MAY 4, 2017
AUDIO: TRANSCRIPT: [link]. link]. What are the legal risks when you film in places and at events where people will inevitably wind up in the background of your shots?
Gordon P. Firemark
SEPTEMBER 18, 2015
TRANSCRIPT: www.firemark.com. Entertainment Law Asked & Answered – Grand Rights and Sound Recordings: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N9ZVN8HT4uo. v=N9ZVN8HT4uo.
Gordon P. Firemark
APRIL 26, 2017
AUDIO: TRANSCRIPT: [link]. Can you make a TV show, and still retain the rights? Hi, I'm attorney Gordon Firemark, and this is Asked and Answered, where I answer your entertainment law questions, to help you take your career and business to the next level.
Gordon P. Firemark
APRIL 19, 2018
VIDEO: [link]. TRANSCRIPT: John has a question about choosing a title for his film when there's already a film with the same title out there.
Gordon P. Firemark
MAY 21, 2015
In this Asked & Answered video, I answer a common question if an actor’s agent have an obligation to tell the actor about all job offers. Does an actor’s agent have an obligation to tell the actor about all job offers?
Gordon P. Firemark
NOVEMBER 3, 2016
AUDIO: TRANSCRIPT: [link]. Scott asks a tricky question about music rights for video of a stage production… Hi, I’m attorney Gordon Firemark, and this is Asked and Answered, where I answer your entertainment law questions, to help you take your career and business to the next level.
Gordon P. Firemark
APRIL 12, 2015
In this Asked & Answered video, I answer questions about Model Release. In this installment of Asked and Answered, I’ll explain the rules for taking and using photographs or footage of people in your blog, videos, and other media.
Gordon P. Firemark
AUGUST 3, 2018
Last week, I spoke at the Podcast Movement Conference in Philadelphia. It was a blast and if you're at all interested in podcasting, I encourage you to check this out next year, when it'll be in Orlando. One of the questions I hear most frequently from podcasters is whether they can and should get a registered trademark for their show title.
Gordon P. Firemark
APRIL 6, 2018
VIDEO: [link]. TRANSCRIPT: What can you do if you think your agent or manager is scamming you? Hi, I'm attorney Gordon Firemark, and this is Asked and Answered, where I answer your entertainment law questions, to help you take your career and business to the next level.
Gordon P. Firemark
NOVEMBER 9, 2015
Do I need a release or contract with every person who appears in the background of my shot? Suppose you’re shooting a scene that takes place in a public place and you’re going to have people crossing in and out of frame in the background of your shot.
Gordon P. Firemark
MARCH 30, 2018
VIDEO: [link]. TRANSCRIPT: How to protect your intellectual property and other materials when working in Hollywood.
Gordon P. Firemark
APRIL 23, 2015
In this Asked & Answered video, I answer questions if do you need a release from your podcast guest. One of the most common questions I get from new media producers, especially podcasters, is “do I really need to get a release from every person I interview on my show?”
Gordon P. Firemark
NOVEMBER 16, 2015
Equity Crowdfunding is finally a reality. Almost. In a long-awaited move, on October 30, 2015 the Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) finally adopted a set of rules mandated by the 2012 JOBS act.
Gordon P. Firemark
OCTOBER 20, 2017
It's a tragedy that the headline of this story even needed to be written. But it did. Desperately. By now, we've all heard about the truly despicable behavior of some hollywood heavyweights. Men in power abusing that power to take advantage of, demean and humiliate women. And we're learning just how persuasive this kind of thing has been throughout the entertainment industry. Thanks to the courage and tenacity of a handful of prominent women in the business, the dirty little (big?)
Gordon P. Firemark
MARCH 20, 2018
VIDEO: [link]. TRANSCRIPT: I've got a pretty interesting defamation question for you today… Hi, I'm attorney Gordon Firemark, and this is Asked and Answered, where I answer your entertainment law questions, to help you take your career and business to the next level.
Gordon P. Firemark
JULY 18, 2015
TRANSCRIPT: www.firemark.com. Can you use real place names and businesses in a story that’s fiction, but inspired by a news article or report?
Gordon P. Firemark
AUGUST 9, 2016
The unreasonable expansion of the Right of First Refusal Clause in entertainment contracts. After practicing entertainment law for nearly 25 years, I’ve noticed a disconcerting trend in deals with major studios and networks.
Gordon P. Firemark
JANUARY 12, 2015
I’m frequently called upon by clients to form a so-called “Loan-Out company” for them. Just as frequently, they don’t really understand the purpose of Loan-Out, how it will operate, or even whether it’s actually a good idea, given their circumstances.
Gordon P. Firemark
MARCH 9, 2018
It's been a while since we published an episode of our Entertainment Industry Insights podcast, so we're re-launching with a new season starting now. In this solo-episode, I talk a bit about facing life's challenges and tests.
Gordon P. Firemark
AUGUST 12, 2016
AUDIO: TRANSCRIPT: [link]. Matt has a question about promoting his podcast episodes with images of his celebrity guests.
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