One of the biggest shifts I’m seeing is the way Hollywood now treats digital creators. What used to be a separate universe — online content and traditional entertainment — is rapidly becoming a single ecosystem.

For authors and screenwriters, registering your work with the U.S. Copyright Office is one of the most important and overlooked steps in safeguarding your creative rights.

As AI reshapes the entertainment industry, more actors and voice actors are being asked to sign contracts granting companies rights to their name, image, and likeness (NIL). At first glance, these deals look appealing: actors receive payment upfront, but beneath the surface, many of these AI contracts contain broad provisions that can exploit talent long after the check has cleared.

While the industry hoped to rebound strongly in 2024 and 2025, the reality has been more complex. Although some production has resumed, studios and streamers are still recalibrating their models amidst economic uncertainty, platform fatigue, and rapidly evolving technology.

This case is more than another AI lawsuit. Its outcome could redefine how AI services are built, trained, and regulated. More importantly, it may unlock a future where AI builders must respect and compensate content owners, which could usher in a new era of responsible generative media.

When it comes to estate planning, few tools offer the dual benefits of philanthropy and financial strategy quite like a Charitable Remainder Trust (CRT). Whether you’re a passionate supporter of a favorite cause, seeking tax relief, or looking to create a steady income stream in retirement, a CRT might be the ideal vehicle.

Whether you have a single-member or multimember LLC, an operating agreement is one of the most crucial documents for your business. While most states do not require an LLC to have an operating agreement, it can provide significant benefits and help avoid potential legal and operational pitfalls.

When an author or artist passes away, their work lives on. But that legacy doesn’t protect itself. Literary estates—from bestselling authors to niche but culturally significant writers—are valuable assets that must be actively managed and protected. Whether you're an heir, executor, or trustee, here's what you need to know to safeguard and build upon a literary legacy.

Of all the entertainment headlines circulating lately, one of the most exciting comes from a familiar platform: YouTube. The tech giant recently announced a major revamp of its app with a clear goal in mind: to compete directly with streaming giants like Netflix.

As a business owner, you’ve put years of effort, time, and resources into building your company. Whether your business is a solo venture or a growing enterprise, one critical question remains: What happens to your business when you're no longer running it?

The 2024 Summer Olympics has provided summer entertainment we didn’t know we needed. Peacock is probably having similar sentiments.

This astrological time of year can be met with anything ranging from skepticism to fear. Some people avoid signing anything at all during this time, while others could care less and throw caution to the wind. As an attorney who drafts and sends documents out for signature on a daily basis, I fall somewhere in the middle.

If you're a California resident and haven’t set up a revocable living trust, now is the time to seriously consider it. While many people think estate planning is only for the wealthy, a living trust is one of the smartest legal tools you can have, no matter your net worth.

As an independent filmmaker, getting your movie in front of audiences is just as crucial as making it. After all the time and money expended, it’s time to reach your audience. With the evolving landscape of film distribution, there are more options than ever before. Here are some of the main distribution avenues available to filmmakers today.

Everything that has been created up to now has been scraped and put into a big machine. Despite pending and forthcoming lawsuits, this is the inevitable truth.

Check out my five predictions for the entertainment industry in 2024.

The role of an entertainment attorney is a specialized area of law and yet encompasses more than most people realize.

a work-for-hire agreement is a valuable legal tool for entrepreneurs to establish ownership of intellectual property, define the scope of work, and protect their business interests when engaging individuals to create content, products, or services.