Entertainment Law
Our firm has represented clients in the entertainment industry in all legal and business aspects.
Entertainment Law consists of areas such as musicians, artists, sneaker designers, influencers on social media, and creatives of all kinds. From contract negotiations and influencer agreements to intellectual property registration and enforcement, we have seen it all and can immediately assist or point you in the direction of someone who can. Some of the areas in which we have assisted those in the entertainment industry are listed below, as they apply to Influencers as well as others.
We are one of the forefront leaders in the representation of influencers on Instagram and YouTube. New media created this industry and it is growing rapidly. Our attorneys understand the unique features of social media and how those translate and appear in the legal world. Our firm has skillfully handled business goals in emerging industries including TikTok, Instagram, Snapchat, Twitter, YouTube and Facebook. Our clients include individuals such as influencers and celebrities, as well as agencies, brands, and corporations spanning a wide range of industries.
Our firm is particularly well-versed in counseling clients at each and every stage including negotiations, business formation, intellectual property, development, regulation and compliance. Some of our work with Influencers includes:
Drafting and negotiating Influencer Agreements
Forming business entities
Trademark, copyright and other forms of intellectual property
Negotiating, drafting all stages of business transactions
Joint ventures and other strategic business relations, transactions and alliances
Equity transactions
Legal advice on contracts with brands
Protecting and enforcing Intellectual Property and Influencer brands against infringing and unapproved use in videos and online photos
Negotiate and draft contracts for podcasts, TV and radio appearances
Assist when contract terms cannot be fulfilled and need to be renegotiated
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Esports & Gaming
Providing legal services to all sectors of the esports and gaming industry. Is esports law a thing? Sports and the law are certainly ever closely connected. Mass audiences, revenue growth, and international reach have demanded it. Major leagues have gone from...
Crypto Currencies
We are at the forefront of innovative technology and digital laws. Cryptocurrencies — such as Bitcoin, Litecoin, Ether, and Ripple — are digital, virtual forms of currency that are traded on online exchanges for conventional currencies or used to purchase goods and...
Tech & Software
Software agreements are unique and require specific knowledge of the industry. Mr. Kurtz has experience working as In-House Counsel for technology and software companies and knows the nuances and intricacies of the industry extremely well. Software agreements are...
Corporate Entities
Building a corporation requires the proper foundation. Starting a business and building a corporation from the ground up requires the proper foundation. Whether it is the creation of a corporation, a limited liability or another form of corporate entity, it pays to...
Contracts
A good contract helps to defuse disputes and to allow work to proceed smoothly. We focus on the contracts that creative businesses need. Whether it’s an agreement between founders or independent contractors, we have you covered. Every business is built on contracts:...
Sports Law
Our diverse real-world experiences in the sports industry allows us to specialize in niche practice areas such as sports & entertainment law. Our sports law lawyers represent all of the leading player associations in the United States, professional athletes,...
Copyrights
Protecting and enforcing the rights you deserve for creating your original work. In today’s always-connected, digital world, issues of copyright become more and more noticeable to small businesses and consumers. Our firm handles the many areas involved in copyright...
Trademarks
A trademark provides crucial protection for your brand. Do you or your company have a logo, word, phrase, symbol, design, or a combination thereof, that you currently use or intent to use in commerce? If so, you might be able to obtain federal protections with the...
Sneaker & Streetwear Law
We are one of the first firms to specialize in helping clients in the sneaker and streetwear industries. Mr. Kurtz, or as others call him, The Sneaker Attorney™, has been passionate about sneakers his entire life and has been heavily involved in the industry from...
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