The Most Legendary Entertainment Lawyers (2024)
Above The Law
JUNE 17, 2024
These lawyers are almost as famous as their Hollywood clients. The post The Most Legendary Entertainment Lawyers (2024) appeared first on Above the Law. Congratulations!
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The Hollywood 100: America’s Top Entertainment ‘Power Lawyers’ (2024)
Above The Law
JUNE 13, 2024
Which lawyers were honored on this year's illustrious list of entertainment dealmakers and litigators? The post The Hollywood 100: America’s Top Entertainment ‘Power Lawyers’ (2024) appeared first on Above the Law.
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National Society Of Entertainment And Arts Lawyers Presents The David A. Pierce Award
Above The Law
JUNE 11, 2024
The post National Society Of Entertainment And Arts Lawyers Presents The David A. Pierce Award appeared first on Above the Law. NSEAL is made up of the country’s top artists’ rights advocates and has litigated some of the most important artists’ rights cases over the past couple of decades.
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NY attorney general: use of facial recognition software to deny venue entry to lawyers may violate civil rights law
JURIST
JANUARY 25, 2023
New York Attorney General Letitia James Wednesday released a letter to Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. The policy may affect up to 90 law firms and thousands of lawyers.
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Things to Know Before Seeking Help From an Entertainment Lawyer
The Hollywood Lawyer
JUNE 9, 2021
There are many different areas on which lawyers focus their practice, providing unique benefits to the individuals or entities that hire them. One such area is entertainment law, in which professionals within the entertainment industry — such as musicians, artists, agencies, studios, or directors — hire a lawyer to satisfy a need for them.
Things to Know Before Seeking Help From an Entertainment Lawyer
The Hollywood Lawyer
JUNE 9, 2021
There are many different areas on which lawyers focus their practice, providing unique benefits to the individuals or entities that hire them. One such area is entertainment law, in which professionals within the entertainment industry — such as musicians, artists, agencies, studios, or directors — hire a lawyer to satisfy a need for them.
Top Lawyers: Randy Zelin of Cornell University Law School On The 5 Things You Need To Become A Top Lawyer In Your Specific Field of Law
The Estrin Report
OCTOBER 6, 2021
Lawyers are often smart, ambitious, and highly educated. That being said, what does it take to stand out and become a “Top Lawyer” in your specific field of law? What is the “backstory” that brought you to this particular career path in Law? When Shakespeare said “first kill all the lawyers,” it was meant as a compliment.
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Film Fridays – MGM Sued by Starz Entertainment for Breach of Contract
The Hollywood Lawyer
JULY 15, 2022
Starz Entertainment sued MGM in 2020, and their lawsuit has been allowed to move forward. The post Film Fridays – MGM Sued by Starz Entertainment for Breach of Contract appeared first on THE HOLLYWOOD LAWYER.
Unlikely Careers for Lawyers
LegalTalkNetwork
JUNE 27, 2024
Most individuals attend law school with the intention of pursuing a career in Big Law or a traditional legal role, not exploring alternative career paths or unlikely legal positions. A cannabis lawyer, also known as a marijuana business lawyer, is a legal professional who specializes in various aspects of the legal cannabis industry.
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You Deserve Strong Legal Representation From an Entertainment Lawyer
The Hollywood Lawyer
MAY 12, 2021
Legal professionals who focus their practice on entertainment law are in great demand in showbusiness. Garnering the respect of people within the entertainment industry often requires exceptional skill in many areas and a track record of success on clients’ behalf.
Music Mondays: Entertainment Industry Can Reopen Under New Public Health Orders
The Hollywood Lawyer
JANUARY 25, 2021
The post Music Mondays: Entertainment Industry Can Reopen Under New Public Health Orders appeared first on THE HOLLYWOOD LAWYER. Production companies will be required to do daily COVID-19 screenings, pre-employment testings, and increased use of face coverings, but the new orders allow for shorter quarantine […].
Entertainment Lawyer’s and the Types of Fee Structures They Use
The Hollywood Lawyer
JUNE 16, 2021
Legal professionals can focus their practice on various areas and can help you avoid a wide range of legal hassles that may arise within the context of the entertainment industry. When seeking a lawyer, it is important to be sure that the attorney by your side has significant experience and a strong reputation in the […].
Entertainment Lawyer’s and the Types of Fee Structures They Use
The Hollywood Lawyer
JUNE 16, 2021
Legal professionals can focus their practice on various areas and can help you avoid a wide range of legal hassles that may arise within the context of the entertainment industry. When seeking a lawyer, it is important to be sure that the attorney by your side has significant experience and a strong reputation in the […].
Top Lawyers: Sheila Murphy of Focus Forward Consulting On The 5 Things You Need To Become A Top Lawyer In Your Specific Field of Law
The Estrin Report
OCTOBER 15, 2021
Lawyers must be able to be strong advocates for themselves, as well as their clients. Lawyers are often smart, ambitious, and highly educated. That being said, what does it take to stand out and become a “Top Lawyer” in your specific field of law? As I mentioned above, I started as a litigator in a law firm.
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Top Lawyers: Stacey A. Giulianti of the Florida Peninsula Insurance Company On The 5 Things You Need To Become A Top Lawyer In Your Specific Field of Law
The Estrin Report
SEPTEMBER 24, 2021
Lawyers are often smart, ambitious, and highly educated. That being said, what does it take to stand out and become a “Top Lawyer” in your specific field of law? He has been a member of the Florida Bar since 1993, and is the Author of Florida Insurance Law, Thomson West Publishing, 2007–2021. I cannot stress that enough.
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Do Entertainment Legal Professionals Work With Celebrities?
The Hollywood Lawyer
JULY 4, 2021
The entertainment industry can be rife with legal challenges and issues, and celebrities are not immune from encountering these types of problems. The post Do Entertainment Legal Professionals Work With Celebrities? appeared first on THE HOLLYWOOD LAWYER.
Australia law firm files class action against Star Casino for securities violations
JURIST
NOVEMBER 7, 2022
Australian law firm Maurice Blackburn Lawyers filed a class action for shareholders of the Star Entertainment Group (Star Casino). Both Maurice Blackburn Lawyers and Slater and Gordon filed suit in Australian courts.
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Roger Royse: 5 Things You Need To Become A Top Lawyer In Your Field
The Estrin Report
OCTOBER 22, 2021
It does little good to be a Top Lawyer if nobody knows about it. Whether it happens by accident or design, Top Lawyers are known. Lawyers are often smart, ambitious, and highly educated. Lawyers are often smart, ambitious, and highly educated. What is the “backstory” that brought you to this particular career path in Law?
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This Is… Not What Being A Lawyer Is Really Like
Above The Law
FEBRUARY 4, 2022
But it is entertaining. The post This Is… Not What Being A Lawyer Is Really Like appeared first on Above the Law.
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Rick DeMedeiros: 5 Things You Need To Become A Top Lawyer In Your Field
The Estrin Report
NOVEMBER 3, 2021
People aren’t used to this — especially from lawyers. Rick DeMedeiros of DeMedeiros Injury Law. Lawyers are often smart, ambitious, and highly educated. Lawyers are often smart, ambitious, and highly educated. That being said, what does it take to stand out and become a “Top Lawyer” in your specific field of law?
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Morning Docket: 09.18.24
Above The Law
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
Vanity Fair ] * Law firm leadership is finally getting on the legal tech train. Outlaw360 ] * New California law to protect entertainers from AI. appeared first on Above the Law. * Cristian Farias with a deep dive profile of Solicitor General Elizabeth Prelogar. appeared first on Above the Law.
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Building a Global Platform for Lawyers
LawTechnologyToday
OCTOBER 5, 2021
Lawyers could not be in their offices, could not be in meetings, could not be in court. The basic functionality needed, is secure communication between lawyers and their clients as well as their peers. Information has been misdirected, features created for entertainment had been inadvertently used in a professional setting, and so on.
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Not Exactly A Shining Example Of The Legal Profession
Above The Law
OCTOBER 18, 2024
But he is entertaining. The post Not Exactly A Shining Example Of The Legal Profession appeared first on Above the Law.
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Three Attorneys Imagine What Entertainment Looks Like Post COVID-19
Vanguard
JUNE 11, 2020
Without a doubt, the COVID-19 pandemic has changed the entertainment industry for the short term. The challenge for entertainment lawyers is to protect our clients and help them shape and achieve their business goals in a rapidly changing environment.” . Despite challenges, entertainment opportunit ies exist .
Caila A Coleman: 5 Things You Need To Become A Top Lawyer In Your Field
The Estrin Report
NOVEMBER 12, 2021
Have people to bounce ideas off of: those people can be other lawyers, but also make sure you are talking to people who are NOT lawyers as well. Talking to people who are not attorneys will help ensure that your strategy is translating well, and they can help you think of options outside of the law that you may have overlooked.
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The Lawyers of Substack
LawSites
MAY 5, 2021
This week, David Lat, who founded the blog Above the Law in 2006, and who earlier, in 2004, started the anonymous blog Underneath Their Robes , and who left blogging two years ago to take a job as a legal recruiter, is returning to writing as a full-time livelihood. Another lawyer-turned-journalist is U.K.-based Surveillance State.
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How to Become a Successful Lawyer After School
The Empowered Paralegal
OCTOBER 22, 2018
Completing law school is just the start of your journey. It is essential to learn how to be a successful lawyer and become one of the best in your field. The best lawyers in the industry have learned how to master the skills over time. You also need to learn from the lawyers in the field and learn what makes them different.
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Lawyers on TikTok: Tips for Short-Form Video Marketing
Attorney at Work
NOVEMBER 30, 2021
While TikTok presents a great opportunity for law firms to market their services, many attorneys are unsure of how to use the app or whether it is worth the investment. How Do Lawyers Use TikTok? Kelly Chang is a family law attorney who shares informative, humorous videos with her audience of nearly 300,000.
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Exploring 5 Popular Specialties of Law
LegalReader
AUGUST 25, 2022
Lawyers who practice in the entertainment sector must be familiar with all facets of the sector.
Morning Docket: 02.26.24
Above The Law
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
* An early look at Am Law 200 financials. American Lawyer ] * IPO market leaned heavily on "cornerstone investors" last year. Bloomberg Law News ] * Florida passes social media ban, earning the state another round of costly litigation that it will lose. appeared first on Above the Law.
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What Is The Importance Of Federal Laws In The Film Industry?
The Hollywood Lawyer
MARCH 14, 2022
Filmmaking is one of the most creative industries in the entertainment industry. It is regulated by federal laws. Certain federal laws are stricter if we think about censorship. The post What Is The Importance Of Federal Laws In The Film Industry? The post What Is The Importance Of Federal Laws In The Film Industry?
Film Fridays: Kyla Pratt Sued By Ex-Manager Over Unpaid Commissions
The Hollywood Lawyer
DECEMBER 2, 2022
Kyla Pratt, the new star of “Call Me Kat” on FOX, has been sued by her ex-manager at Industry Entertainment Partners (IEP) over nonpayment for a 2018 contract. The post Film Fridays: Kyla Pratt Sued By Ex-Manager Over Unpaid Commissions appeared first on THE HOLLYWOOD LAWYER. The company claims […].
Film Fridays: Lionsgate Sued for Copyright Infringement Over “P-Valley”
The Hollywood Lawyer
JANUARY 21, 2022
Screenwriter Nicole Gilbert-Daniels is suing Lionsgate Entertainment and Starz over their highly-recognized series “P-Valley,” which premiered in 2020 and resembled her play, “Soul Kitten Cabaret,” from 2011. She left two copies of […].
Film Fridays: Stan Lee’s Likeness Licensed for 20 Years
The Hollywood Lawyer
JUNE 17, 2022
Entertainment, a media company, co-founded by […]. The post Film Fridays: Stan Lee’s Likeness Licensed for 20 Years appeared first on THE HOLLYWOOD LAWYER. Stan Lee Universe is a venture between global kids media company Genius Brands International and POW!
NY Attorney General Wants Madison Square Garden To Stop Kicking Out Lawyers
Above The Law
JANUARY 26, 2023
They should fight their battles in a court of law instead of this absurdity. The post NY Attorney General Wants Madison Square Garden To Stop Kicking Out Lawyers appeared first on Above the Law.
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Sivonnia DeBarros: How to Be a Top Lawyer in Your Field
Attorney at Work
MARCH 23, 2022
What does it take to become a successful lawyer in your particular niche or practice area? In a series of in-depth interviews for the Estrin Report , Chere Estrin profiles top lawyers from all types of practices. SL DeBarros Law Firm. Five Things You Need to Become a Top Lawyer. Sivonnia DeBarros. Woodstock, IL.
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Film Fridays: H.E.R. Sues To Be Released From Contract
The Hollywood Lawyer
JUNE 24, 2022
Entertainment, which she signed with in 2011 at 14, is to be released from her contract. Sues To Be Released From Contract appeared first on THE HOLLYWOOD LAWYER. filed a claim against the management company, M.B.K. The singer, Gabriella Sarmiento Wilson, claims that “M.B.K. The post Film Fridays: H.E.R.
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2024’s Pivotal Antitrust Cases: What They Mean for the Future
LegalTalkNetwork
OCTOBER 17, 2024
Live Nation-Ticketmaster In May 2024, the United States Department of Justice (DOJ), in collaboration with 30 state and district attorneys general, took legal action by filing a civil antitrust lawsuit against Live Nation Entertainment Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Ticketmaster LLC (Live Nation-Ticketmaster). Google LLC.
Film Fridays – California Approves $420M in New Incentives for Film and TV Projects
The Hollywood Lawyer
AUGUST 6, 2021
New legislation in California benefitting the entertainment industry would invest into the California incentive program by $330 million over two years, and it includes a diversity requirement to reflect California’s population. An additional $150 million fund will go to renovating sound stages in and around Los Angeles County.
Music Mondays: Megan Thee Stallion Sues Label To Exit Contract
The Hollywood Lawyer
AUGUST 22, 2022
Now that Megan Thee Stallion has released her second album, Traumazine, she argues she should be done with her record deal, according to new legal filings in her lawsuit against 1501 Certified Entertainment reported by Rolling Stone. Megan […].
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Five Ways to Reduce Lawyer Burnout and Improve Employee Retention
Attorney at Work
OCTOBER 22, 2021
You should be fully focused on retaining associates because otherwise your investment in hiring and training them will be wasted; replacing lawyers is very expensive. More importantly, burnt-out lawyers are not able to be as efficient or effective as more balanced, healthy lawyers — and that is a disservice to our clients.
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Film Fridays- Writer from the 1984 Muppet Babies Series Sues Disney
The Hollywood Lawyer
FEBRUARY 12, 2021
Disney filed a motion to dismiss a recent lawsuit by Jeffrey Scott, one of the original Muppet Babies 1984 series writers and developer (1984 – 1991), against the entertainment giant. The post Film Fridays- Writer from the 1984 Muppet Babies Series Sues Disney appeared first on THE HOLLYWOOD LAWYER.
Music Mondays: U.K. Publisher Sues Brown and Sony Over Copyright Infringement
The Hollywood Lawyer
JULY 19, 2021
.” They filed a lawsuit naming Sony Music Entertainment, Chris Brown, and Chris Brown TV for copyright infringement over “Privacy,” Brown’s 2017 hit, and Jamaica-born Red […]. Publisher Sues Brown and Sony Over Copyright Infringement appeared first on THE HOLLYWOOD LAWYER. The post Music Mondays: U.K.
Music Mondays: Triller Removes Music From Universal, Sony, Warner, and Merlin After Lawsuit
The Hollywood Lawyer
DECEMBER 5, 2022
Music catalogs for Universal Music Group, Warner Music Group, Sony Music, and Merlin were removed from Triller recently after a lawsuit by Sony Music Entertainment claiming Triller had “historically failed to make payments promptly.”
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