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. It’s especially important in California, where probate laws can make the transfer of assets after death a costly and time-consuming process.

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. But here's the twist—this isn’t just about big studios. It’s a huge leap forward for independent filmmakers.

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.

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.

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.

As Hollywood undergoes a myriad of changes from a post-strike hangover to streaming consolidations, questions around the future impact of AI on the industry remain. AI technology is only in its infancy stages of what it’s capable of doing or, more importantly, what it’s capable of creating.

You may have caught my recent cameo in the Depp v. Heard documentary on Netflix. This gave me an opportunity for a teaching moment regarding documentaries from an entertainment law perspective.

'Barbenheimer' (Barbie + Oppenheimer) leads the fourth-biggest weekend of all time at the domestic box office.

With the rise of AI apps and web 3 virtual worlds, the average person is catching up with what gamers have been doing for years: Living a parallel life through an avatar. As a result, it’s important to know what legal rights your avatar holds versus your “real life” self.

We are heading into the Year of the Water Rabbit on on January 21st - the start of the Chinese New Year. 2023 is also a 7-year in numerology. These clues indicate it will be a year to look inward for our best success.

While a hybrid remote-office model is the preferential trend, according to several surveys, working from home has introduced new challenges when it comes to the home office. The good news is that we generally have more control over our workspace at home. The bad news is that we’re also faced with spatial limitations or interruptions from roommates or family members.