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Legit Podcast Pro The Legal Side of Podcast Monetization: What Creators Need to KnowShow Notes:In this episode of Legit Podcast Pro, Gordon Firemark dives deep into the legal side of monetizing your podcast. If you’re thinking about making money through sponsorships, ads, affiliate marketing, or selling merch, you need to know the legal considerations involved. From setting up effective contracts to avoiding copyright issues and tax pitfalls, this episode is packed with actionable advice to help you monetize safely and successfully.Topics Covered:Understanding Legal Foundations for Monetization: Why establishing a business structure like an LLC can protect you.Revenue Streams and Their Legal Considerations: Ke...

2024-10-1118 min

The Binge Factor Navigating The Legal World Of Podcasting How Copyright Can Safeguard Your Podcast With The Podcast Lawyer, Gordon P. Firemark, Esq. Of The EWith podcasters churning out an endless string of content within and beyond their shows, they must know how to preserve and inherently build their value. Proper knowledge of copyright ownership is a must to safeguard your podcast, and the best person to help out in this regard is The Podcast Lawyer, Gordon P. Firemark, Esq. Sitting down with Tracy Hazzard, he discusses how to protect your intellectual property without messing around with productivity and creativity. He explains the right way to promote your guest appearances on other shows and keep possession of your RSS feed. Gordon also talks about the im...

2024-01-2537 min

The Binge Factor Navigating The Legal World Of Podcasting How Copyright Can Safeguard Your Podcast With The Podcast Lawyer, Gordon P. Firemark, Esq. Of The Entertainment Law Update PodcastWith podcasters churning out an endless string of content within and beyond their shows, they must know how to preserve and inherently build their value. Proper knowledge of copyright ownership is a must to safeguard your podcast, and the best person to help out in this regard is The Podcast Lawyer, Gordon P. Firemark, Esq. Sitting down with Tracy Hazzard, he discusses how to protect your intellectual property without messing around with productivity and creativity. He explains the right way to promote your guest appearances on other shows and keep possession of your RSS feed. Gordon also talks about th...

2024-01-2537 min

Entertainment Law Update Entertainment Law Update – extrateratoriality and other hard words with Gordon Firemark and Tamera Bennett Transcript of this Episode Calendar Notes: Gordon and Tamera will each be presenting (and recording Episode 162 before a live audience) at the Texas Entertainment Law Institute on Nov. 9-10, 2023. More details and registration information at https://teslaw.org/eli/ Gordon will … Read the rest The post Extrateritoriality and other hard words appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.

2023-07-271h 06

Podcasts Archives - Entertainment Law Offices of Gordon P. Firemark Tattoos, Warhol and Police Parodies 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 www.entertainmentlawupdate.com/150 In Memoriam: Marybeth PetersMELENDEZ V. SIRIUS XMTATTOO CORNERTATTOO ARTIST WINS VS TAKE2 CARDI B WINS LITIGATION REGARDING HER TATTOOROY MOORE WINS DEFAMATION VERDICT DESPITE ABSENCE OF SHOWING OF ACTUAL MALICESUPREME COURT HEARS ARGUMENTS ON FAIR USE/TRANSFORMATIVENESS IN AWF V. GOLDSMITHPOLICE DEPARTMENT FACEBOOK COMMENTS BATTLE.THE ONION WEIGHS IN ON PETITION FOR CERT IN POLICE PARODY CLAIMNew deadline to respond to office...

2022-10-261h 09

Podcasts Archives - Entertainment Law Offices of Gordon P. Firemark To Vape, or Not To Vape? 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 www.entertainmentlawupdate.com/146 COPYRIGHT CLAIMS BOARD STARTED TAKING CLAIMS!GREASE PARODY SHOW DEEMED FAIR USE TONI BASIL DETERMINED TO BE SOLE OWNER OF MICKEY SOCIAL MEDIA WINS IN 11TH CIRCUIT AND LOSES AT 5THGIBSON GUITAR WINS TRADEMARK INFRINGEMENT CASE DEPP V. HEARD (RECAP CASE AND EXPLAIN DIFF BETWEEN THIS AND UK CASE) DISNEY PARTIALLY WINS ON MOVA LITIGATIONParamount Hit With ‘Top Gun’ Copyright Lawsuit From Original...

2022-06-301h 07

The Successful Screenwriter with Geoffrey D Calhoun: Screenwriting Podcast Ep 135 - Why You Need an Entertainment Lawyer with Gordon P. FiremarkGeoffrey and entertainment lawyer Gordon P. Firemark discuss screenwriting contracts and how to avoid being taken advantage of as an indie screenwriter.You can find more from Gordon at https://firemark.com/The Guide For Every Screenwriter is available at:https://www.thesuccessfulscreenwriter.com/booksScript Evaluation --> https://www.wefixyourscript.com/Don't forget to visit our website for all your screenwriting needs at --> https://www.thesuccessfulscreenwriter.com/podcast🎬 Get Free Script Leads — be the first to know which producers are requesting scripts and accepting submissions.I...

2022-06-1324 min

Podcasts Archives - Entertainment Law Offices of Gordon P. Firemark The Merry Month of May 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 www.entertainmentlawupdate.com/145 WARHOL PAINTING SOLD FOR 195 MILLION (AND WE’RE STILL WAITING ON THE SUPREME COURT)STONE BREWING RECEIVES $56,000,000 IN TRADEMARK SUIT WITH MOLSON COORS (AND GETS SUED AGAIN)CHER’s CASE TO PREVENT TERMINATION OF TRANSFER UNDER DIVORCE SETTLEMENT SURVIVES MOTION TO DISMISS ONE JUDGE BARS MULTIPLE ISPS FROM PERMITTING ACCESS TO PIRATE SITESPERETTI V. AUTHENTIC SONG RIGHTS TERMINATION CASE DEMONSTRATES NEED FOR ESTAT...

2022-05-191h 06

Podcasts Archives - Entertainment Law Offices of Gordon P. Firemark Machines, Dark Horses, and Stolen Lyrics 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 www.entertainmentlawupdate.com/143 AI CANNOT BE AN AUTHOR WITH COPYRIGHT PRIVILEGESSCOTUS DETERMINES ACTUAL KNOWLEDGE IS NEEDED TO INVALIDATE COPYRIGHT APPLICATIONRESTRICTION AGAINST TRUMP TOO SMALL IMPERMISSIBLECONFLICT IN UKRAINE – What it means for Intellectual Property LawKATY PERRY NOT LIABLE IN DARK HORSE LAWSUITPREEMPTION AND STOLEN LYRICSCOACHELLA TRADEMARK LITIGATION ...

2022-03-231h 03

Entertainment Law Asked & Answered January 2022 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 www.entertainmentlawupdate.com/141 PUBLIC DOMAIN DAY 2022 EMERGING SPLIT OF AUTHORITY REGARDING ORIGINALITY DETERMINATIONS DISNEY STILL HAS TO LITIGATE OVER ORIGINALITY OF JACK SPARROW THE “DARK TOWER” CASE – CERT DENIED ERIC CLAPTON GOES AFTER BOOTLEG SALE NEVERMIND BABY COMES BACK WITH AMENDED COMPLAINT SPOTIFY WINS TRADEMARK LITIGATION AGAINST POTIFY UPDATE: MUSICOLOGI...

2022-01-2042 min

Podcasts Archives - Entertainment Law Offices of Gordon P. Firemark January 2022 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 www.entertainmentlawupdate.com/141 PUBLIC DOMAIN DAY 2022 EMERGING SPLIT OF AUTHORITY REGARDING ORIGINALITY DETERMINATIONS DISNEY STILL HAS TO LITIGATE OVER ORIGINALITY OF JACK SPARROW THE “DARK TOWER” CASE – CERT DENIED ERIC CLAPTON GOES AFTER BOOTLEG SALE NEVERMIND BABY COMES BACK WITH AMENDED COMPLAINT SPOTIFY WINS TRADEMARK LITIGATION AGAINST POTIFY UPDATE: MUSICOLOGI...

2022-01-2042 min

Podcasts Archives - Entertainment Law Offices of Gordon P. Firemark The Gratitude Episode 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 www.entertainmentlawupdate.com/139 ASTROWORLD LITIGATIONRUST FOLLOW-UPPLAY LIKE A CHAMPION TODAY TRADEMARK RIGHTSTAYLOR SWIFT RE-RELEASED ALBUM-CONTRACTS PIVOT AS A RESULTLE TIGRE/BARRY MANN SETTLE LAWSUITFEARLESS GIRL GETS TAKEN TO COURT STATE STREET GLOBAL ADVISORS TRUST COMPANY v. VISBALSERVER TEST CIRCUIT SPLIT?IATSE APPROVES NEW CONTRACT, WITH MAJORITY OF MEMBERS REJECTING ITBASEBALL GUARDIANS SETTLE LAWSUIT OVER NEW NAMETRADEMARK MODERNIZATION ACT GOES INTO EFFECT NEXT MONTH ...

2021-11-251h 02

Podcasts Archives - Entertainment Law Offices of Gordon P. Firemark Podcast Episode: Things that go BOMP! in the night. 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 www.entertainmentlawupdate.com/138 HORROR V. MILLER-FRIDAY THE 13TH GETS SECOND CIRCUIT DECISION AFFIRMING 203 BY AUTHOR MARVEL-OUS THINGS ON THE HORIZON THE WEEKND PREVAILS ON ACCESS ISSUE BLACK WIDOW SETTLES MICHAEL JACKSON ESTATE PROTECTS TRADEMARKS IN BELGIUM IN AUSTRALIA, MEDIA OUTLETS MAY BE VICARIOUSLY LIABLE FOR FACEBOOK COMMENTS ON THEIR POSTS. BARRY MAN...

2021-10-271h 08

Music Outlook L.A.MOLA - Ep 14 - Gordon P. Firemark - AttorneyMy guest today is entertainment lawyer, podcast producer, and host of Entertainment Law Update, Gordon P. Firemark. Also known as The Podcast Lawyer, he's also the author of "The Podcast, Blog & New Media Producer's Legal Survival Guide" which helps content creators avoid some of the mistakes made that can become legal issues. In addition to having extensive knowledge as an entertainment attorney, Gordon has also worked in the industry as an audio, lighting, and special effects technician for theatre. He's taught Entertainment Law courses here in Southern California and served on various boards and organizations in both the legal and...

2021-10-0338 min

Podcasts Archives - Entertainment Law Offices of Gordon P. Firemark Unhappy Together 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 www.entertainmentlawupdate.com/137 CALIFORNIA PAY TO PLAY ACT EFFECTIVE THIS MONTH STATE SOVEREIGN IMMUNITY CORNERBLACKBEARD FILMMAKER SETS SAIL WITH NEW CLAIMS ALLEGING TAKINGS INSTEAD OF COPYRIGHTTEXAS A&M ESCAPES COPYRIGHT CLAIMS AT 5TH CIRC. OVER 12TH MAN STORY NIRVANA SUED BY 30 YEAR OLD FOR NEVERMIND COVERBEASLEY V. HOWARDFLO AND EDDIE NOT HAPPY TOGETHER IN NINTH CIRCUITBELL V WILMOTT STORAGE SERVICESJUDGE RULES AGAINST LOCAST – STREAMING NOT EXE...

2021-09-2900 min

More. Better. Faster. Success Strategies for Creative Professionals Focus & DistractionFocus and Distraction Intro I'm Gordon Firemark, and I've got a problem. I have a really hard time getting focused. Staying focused. I'm easily distracted. I've never been diagnosed, but I've probably got a minor form of ADHD. I love to have lots and lots of things going on. Variety, as they say, is the spice of life. But it can also be a detriment. Getting things done can be a real challenge... a test of willpower Staying focused when we need to is hugely important. Fortunately, I've been able to learn some skills for getting and staying focused when...

2021-07-2717 min

Podcasts Archives - Entertainment Law Offices of Gordon P. Firemark The Invisible Episode 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 www.entertainmentlawupdate.com/135 COPYRIGHT PREEMPTS RIGHT OF PUBLICITY IN STERN LAWSUITANOTHER SCOTUS DECISION POTENTIALLY THREATENS STATUTORY COPYRIGHT DAMAGESNEW SCOTUS RULING: SCHOOL DISCIPLINE FOR SOME OFF-CAMPUS STUDENT SPEECH UNCONSTITUTIONALNCAA RELEASES DECISION REGARDING COLLEGE ATHLETESSACHA BARON COHEN WINS ONE FIGHT, STARTS ANOTHERANOTHER OFFICER TRIES TO USE COPYRIGHT TO STOP RECORDINGSLA COUNTY COURT TRIES TO MISUSE COPYRIGHT TO TAKE DOWN RECORDINGSINVISIBLE SCULPTURE SPARKS LITIGATION THREAT ...

2021-07-2251 min

More. Better. Faster. Success Strategies for Creative Professionals "Patience Is A Virtue" us a load of BS!In this episode, Lawyer/Coach/Entrepreneur Gordon Firemark explains why IMPATIENCE is the true virtue for creatives, leaders and business owners.

2021-06-1710 min

Podcasts Archives - Entertainment Law Offices of Gordon P. Firemark Google’s Fair Use, Warhol’s isn’t… or is it? 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 www.entertainmentlawupdate.com/132 GOOGLE PREVAILS OVER ORACLEANDY WARHOL ESTATE THWARTED IN APPEALS COURTIN THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE SECOND CIRCUITED SHEERAN TRIES END-RUN FOR BLURRED LINES DECISIONDR LUKE NOT PUBLIC FIGURE FOR DEFAMATION CASESHAPE OF WATER LITIGATION FINALLY ENDSNIKE VS MSCHFNFTS ARE NOW BEING SOURCED FOR FILMS AND TELEVISION ...

2021-04-2800 min

Podcasts Archives - Entertainment Law Offices of Gordon P. Firemark New Copyright Regs, Compendium, and 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 www.entertainmentlawupdate.com/130 NEW COMPENDIUM COMING THIS MONTHBEVERLY HILLS POLICE OFFICER USES COPYRIGHT TO AVOID LIVE STREAMINGSCOTUS DENIES CERT TO JACK DANIELS AND MOODSTERS STORIES.DESIRE LLC V. MANNA TEXTILESUNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE NINTH CIRCUITCOX APPEAL AND CIRCUIT SPLITFILMING PERMITS ARE STRICKEN DOWN ON 1ST AMENDMENT GROUNDSGOOGLE TO PAY FOR NEWS IN SOME COUNTRIES, NOT OTHERSSOCIAL MEDIA RUNDOWN ...

2021-02-2500 min

Podcasts Archives - Entertainment Law Offices of Gordon P. Firemark 2020 Year in Review 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 www.entertainmentlawupdate.com/128 AGREEMENT REACHED OVER STREAMING THEATER PERFORMANCESPLATFORM LIABLE FOR USER COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT DUE TO FAILURE TO PAY $6.00.NETFLIX SCORES EARLY WIN IN TIGER-KING LAWSUITCOPYRIGHT TROLL ATTORNEY RICHARD LIEBOWITZ SUSPENDED FROM PRACTICE OF LAWDESCENDIBLE RIGHT OF PUBLICITY BECOMES LAW IN NYTop Stories and Cases in Entertainment Law for 2020COVID-19 SECTIONWarner Brothers shift to Same Day Film Releases on HBO Max (PLUS THEATERS MORE GENE...

2020-12-181h 17

The Real Life Buyer Choosing and engaging an Entertainment Attorney, with Gordon P Firemark, the "Podcast Lawyer"Welcome to The Real Life Buyer.In this episode I honoured to be exploring Entertainment Law with "The Podcast Lawyer" himself, Mr Gordon P Firemark. When purchasing such legal services what do you need?ABOUT THE GUESTMr Gordon P Firemark is a highly respected Entertainment Lawyer based in Los Angeles, California and is known as "The Podcast Lawyer". He has produced and featured in many podcasts and has a drive to support and help people develop their podcasting work in to legitimate and legal businesses. He has a Facebook...

2020-11-2443 min

Podcasts Archives - Entertainment Law Offices of Gordon P. Firemark In Memory of RBG 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 www.entertainmentlawupdate.com/126 RBG IN MEMORIAMSTAIRWAY TO HEAVEN LAWSUIT DENIED CERTSPINAL TAP SETTLES. (One-sentence aside)SPINAL TAP SETTLES. (One-sentence aside)SAG-AFTRA FILES JURISDICTIONAL COMPLAINTNIKI MINAJ GETS FAIR USE WINTATTOO COPYRIGHT LAWSUIT GOING TO TRIAL FOR WWE VIDEO GAMELADY A COUNTERSUES ON TRADEMARK ACTIONEU TO BANKSY – ANONYMITY COMES WITH A PRICETUCKER CARLSON IS NOT A SERIOUS NEWS SOURCE, DODGES DEFAMATIONPSA SECTION ...

2020-10-251h 08

Podcasts Archives - Entertainment Law Offices of Gordon P. Firemark Asserted Truths 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 www.entertainmentlawupdate.com/125 AMC TO TAKE OVER SHUTTERED THEATERS FALL OUT FROM CONSENT DECREES CONTINUES IN APPELLATE RULINGCentury Theater Owner’s Negotiation Tactics Approved.IN THE COURT OF APPEAL OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, SECOND APPELLATE DISTRICT, DIVISION ONEJERSEY BOYS-NEW STANDARD FOR NON-FICTION CORBELLO V VALLI (USCA, 9th Circuit)TONY BASIL LOSES AGAINST AGENTS DUE TO COPYRIGHT PREEMPTIONCHICK-FIL-A LOGO DENIED COPYRIGHT REGISTRATIONVID ANGEL SETTLES (quick t...

2020-09-171h 10

Entertainment Law Asked & Answered Asserted Truths 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 www.entertainmentlawupdate.com/125 AMC TO TAKE OVER SHUTTERED THEATERS FALL OUT FROM CONSENT DECREES CONTINUES IN APPELLATE RULINGCentury Theater Owner’s Negotiation Tactics Approved.IN THE COURT OF APPEAL OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, SECOND APPELLATE DISTRICT, DIVISION ONEJERSEY BOYS-NEW STANDARD FOR NON-FICTION CORBELLO V VALLI (USCA, 9th Circuit)TONY BASIL LOSES AGAINST AGENTS DUE TO COPYRIGHT PREEMPTIONCHICK-FIL-A LOGO DENIED COPYRIGHT REGISTRATIONVID ANGEL SETTLES (quick t...

2020-09-171h 10

Entertainment Law Asked & Answered Then, Now, Going Forward 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 www.entertainmentlawupdate.com/124 OLIVIA DE HAVILLAND LEGAL OBITUARY PARAMOUNT CONSENT DECREES ENDEDWAITE V UMG RECORDINGS (USDC, E.D. New York)MANGO V. BUZZFEED-LACK OF KNOWLEDGE OVER POTENTIAL FUTURE INFRINGEMENTS ISN’T A RELEVANT ISSUEGOOGLE SUCCESSFULLY DEFENDS AGAINST INFRINGEMENT LAWSUIT OVER LYRICSSUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, COUNTY OF KINGS50 Cent vs. Rick Ross – Connecticut Common Law claimACTRESS WINS FAIR USE LAWSUIT AGAINST DIRECTO...

2020-08-271h 24

Podcasts Archives - Entertainment Law Offices of Gordon P. Firemark Then, Now, Going Forward 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 www.entertainmentlawupdate.com/124 OLIVIA DE HAVILLAND LEGAL OBITUARY PARAMOUNT CONSENT DECREES ENDEDWAITE V UMG RECORDINGS (USDC, E.D. New York)MANGO V. BUZZFEED-LACK OF KNOWLEDGE OVER POTENTIAL FUTURE INFRINGEMENTS ISN’T A RELEVANT ISSUEGOOGLE SUCCESSFULLY DEFENDS AGAINST INFRINGEMENT LAWSUIT OVER LYRICSSUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, COUNTY OF KINGS50 Cent vs. Rick Ross – Connecticut Common Law claimACTRESS WINS FAIR USE LAWSUIT AGAINST DIRECTO...

2020-08-271h 24

More. Better. Faster. Success Strategies for Creative Professionals What's YOUR 3-point plan?Welcome to More Better Faster!, the business success podcast for creative professionals. In this episode, we explore the power of the 3-point plan as way to get and stay focused and motivated to succeed. Within this episode, we mentioned our exclusive "It Starts With Vision" worksheet, available for free at http://yourvisionworksheet.com

2020-08-0409 min

Podcasts Archives - Entertainment Law Offices of Gordon P. Firemark Generic .coms, Lady A and 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 www.entertainmentlawupdate.com/123 GENERIC.COM TRADEMARKS GRANTEDLADY ANTEBELLUM VS. LADY A.MAKE-UP DESIGNS, COPYRIGHTABILITY & PREMPTIONESTATE OF CONAN DOYLE SUES NETFLIX OVER ENOLA HOLMESSHAPE OF WATER LAWSUIT RECONSIDEREDSLAPP MIGHT NOT APPLY-JOY REID HAS SETBACK IN FEDERAL COURTINSTAGRAM EMBEDDING RECONSIDEREDUNICOLORS FIRST IMPRESSION OF SINGLE UNIT OF PUBLICATION PSA: MAKE SURE TO DO CLEARANCE/CHECK YOUR RESIDENTIAL LEASES PSA: COPYRIGHT DAMAGES DECISION IN 9TH CIRCUIT PSA: NEW GROUP...

2020-07-231h 17

More. Better. Faster. Success Strategies for Creative Professionals Connections that Count

2020-07-2121 min

More. Better. Faster. Success Strategies for Creative Professionals Story In Your Career & Business with Nick DemosIn this episode, I'm joined by my friend, Nick Demos for a fun discussion of why storytelling is powerful for your brand, what the biggest misconceptions are around using stories, and how you can start using stories immediately for more powerful connection with your audience. Nick Demos is a Tony and Olivier Award winning producer, filmmaker and writer. who now coaches soul- centered entrepreneurs business strategies and how to authentically utilize stories to leverage their personal brands. Learn more about Nick at www.thenickdemos.com and on IG, Facebook and YouTube find him ...

2020-07-0721 min

More. Better. Faster. Success Strategies for Creative Professionals Who do you want to be?

2020-07-0110 min

Podcasts Archives - Entertainment Law Offices of Gordon P. Firemark “Literally” Libel… Proof 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 www.entertainmentlawupdate.com/122 “THE ROOM WHERE IT HAPPENED” MOVES TOWARDS PUBLICATIONUnited States of America v John R. Bolton [USDC for the District of Columbia]PSA: SETTLEMENT FOR MUSICIANS PABLO STAR V. THE WELSH GOVERNMENTIMDB DECISION CONFIRMED BY APPELLATE COURTLIBEL CASES IN THE NEWSHYPERBOLE IS STILL OK, RACHEL MADDOW WINS HER MOTION TO STRIKEWOLF OF WALL STREET LIBEL IN FICTION CLAIM FAILSDYKSTRA IS LIBEL-PROOFFAIR USE OF CHILD...

2020-06-251h 20

More. Better. Faster. Success Strategies for Creative Professionals Defining success on your own termsIn this episode, I implore you to define success according to your vision and values, rather than someone else's idea of what you "should" do or accomplish.

2020-06-2314 min

More. Better. Faster. Success Strategies for Creative Professionals Success is a team sport!Success is a team sport. If you're wearing all the hats, and doing all the things, chances are you're not doing anything in a really exceptional way. If you want to go fast, sure, go alone... but, the saying goes, if you want to go far, go together! Listen as I share my own experiences and challenges with outsourcing, staffing, and building a team, and how things leapt forward for me once I did! Mentioned in this episode: http://upwork.com for outsourcing one-off and special-expertise tasks. http://onlinejobs.ph for finding and hiring qualified virtual assistants and team members...

2020-06-1621 min

More. Better. Faster. Success Strategies for Creative Professionals Blackout for Black LivesMore Better Faster Podcast is participating in the #podcastblackout Listen. Learn. Do More, Better, Faster! And here are some additional resources 75 things white people can do to for racial justice Anti-racism resources for white people: http://bit.ly/ANTIRACISMRESOURCES Rachel Rodgers on why white allies need to do better Trevor Noah on why looting is a symbol of a breakdown in society and not just a free for all: https://youtu.be/v4amCfVbA_c The She Podcasts Team invested in Trudi Lebron's masterclass called Show Up and Serve. It is brilliant. So You Wanna Talk About Race (get the...

2020-06-0203 min

More. Better. Faster. Success Strategies for Creative Professionals Are you a mouse or a moose?

2020-05-2714 min

Podcasts Archives - Entertainment Law Offices of Gordon P. Firemark You Can’t Copyright the Law 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 www.entertainmentlawupdate.com/121 SUPREME COURT: GEORGIA v PUBLIC RESOURCE, Inc. Public Resource WINS, NO ONE CAN COPYRIGHT THE LAWBLACKBEARD POSTMORTEM – SENATE APPROACHING NEW LITIGATION EFFORTSNEW YORK DISTRICT CASE DISMISSES GRAFFITI ARTIST CLAIMSUPREME COURT: WILLFULNESS NOT NEEDED FOR DISGORGEMENTSECOND CIRCUIT LIMITS COPYRIGHT DAMAGES TO THREE YEARS PRIOR TO SUITEVERLY V. EVERLYUNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE SIXTH CIRCUITQUINCY JONES VICTORY WIPED OUT BY APPELLATE COURT...

2020-05-211h 05

More. Better. Faster. Success Strategies for Creative Professionals The Interplay of Intention and GoalsIt's easy to conflate the concept of intentions with goal, so in this short episode, we'll explore the differences between the two...

2020-05-1906 min

More. Better. Faster. Success Strategies for Creative Professionals Why Metrics MatterIn this episode, I discuss the use of metrics to improve your results

2020-05-1213 min

More. Better. Faster. Success Strategies for Creative Professionals On AccountabilityFor nearly 30 years, I've been helping creative professionals to realize their dreams and achieve more, better, faster. One of the big mistakes I've seen countless talented people make is failing to set up accountability systems to keep themselves on track. In this episode of More, Better, Faster!, I share a few ideas on how to implement accountability, periodic check-ins, and other systems to dramatically increase successful outcomes. Join the conversation by becoming a member of the More, Better, Faster! Facebook group, at http://facebook.com/groups/morebetterfaster Get clarity of your personal vision for yourself. Visit http://gordonfiremark.com/visionworksheet...

2020-05-0613 min

More. Better. Faster. Success Strategies for Creative Professionals How to Sleep Better When You Carry the Weight of the World on Your ShouldersIn today's episode, I explore the problem of insomnia, its causes, effects, and some possible solutions to those sleepless nights. Because sleeping poorly leads to poor performance, poor outlook, and poor results.

2020-04-2823 min

Podcasts Archives - Entertainment Law Offices of Gordon P. Firemark April Quarantine Edition 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 www.entertainmentlawupdate.com/120 RIAA SUED OVER SONGS IT DIDN’T HAVE RIGHTS TO (WOOPS! WE DIDN’T OWN THAT)YES NBA2K, YOU CAN USE THAT TATTOO YES, ACTIVISION CAN USE THE HUMVEES IN THEIR GAMESSUBLICENSE SECTIONFIRST CIRCUIT RECOGNIZES SUBLICENSES FOR COPYRIGHT WITH LIGHTBULBS INSTAGRAM WINS LICENSING (PRACTICE POINTER)BURBANK SHOW CHOIR PREVAILS ON FAIR USE IN 9TH CIRCUITSCOTUS RULES THAT BUT-FOR CAUSATION REQUIRED FOR CONTR...

2020-04-231h 23

More. Better. Faster. Success Strategies for Creative Professionals On ResilienceIn this week's episode we're exploring the trait/skill/ability to be resilient. To bounce back quickly and easily from setbacks is a key to achieving your goals. Join in as we look at the idea of reslience, it's importance, and some strategies to exercise and strengthen your resilience "muscle"

2020-04-2113 min

More. Better. Faster. Success Strategies for Creative Professionals Woody Allen Got It WrongIn this episode, I talk about how Woody Allen's famous quote "Showing up is 80% of Success" is WRONG. Join me as I explain, and share the truth about what it takes to really succeed! Please also join the More, Better, Faster group on Facebook (http://facebook.com/groups/morebetterfaster) where we share lots of strategies, tips, insights and celebrate our wins! Thanks for listening!

2020-04-1510 min

More. Better. Faster. Success Strategies for Creative Professionals What is Success?

2020-04-0720 min

More. Better. Faster. Success Strategies for Creative Professionals Cracking the Leadership Code with Alain HunkinsAuthor and business consultant Alain Hunkins shares leadership strategies and insights. His new book is "Cracking the Leadership Code". http://crackingtheleadershipcode.com

2020-03-3031 min

Podcasts Archives - Entertainment Law Offices of Gordon P. Firemark Blackbeard’s Revenge! 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 www.entertainmentlawupdate.com/119 BREAKING: STATES CANNOT BE SUED FOR COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT- YES NORTH CAROLINA, YOU CAN BE A PIRATE.THIS LAND IS YOUR LAND – Court declines to rule on Public Domain StatusPELOTON SETTLES AND DISMISSES COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENTLED ZEPPELIN WINS ON APPELLATE: INVERSE RATIO DEADUNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE NINTH CIRCUITKATY PERRY VERDICT WIPED OUTDISNEY WINS INSIDE OUT CASE BY “MOODSTERS” CREATORBI...

2020-03-271h 37

More. Better. Faster. Success Strategies for Creative Professionals Keep Going! (or Get Started!)Now isn't the time to shrink back in "cocoon mode", it's the time to Keep Going. (or Get Started) and even to ramp things up to play a bigger, better game! Your audience... your TRIBE... they need you. Now, More than ever! Better than ever! Faster than ever!

2020-03-2411 min

More. Better. Faster. Success Strategies for Creative Professionals Forging a path to succeess in challenging timesTalking this week about choosing to lead from optimism and positivity in the face of troubling times. #coronavirus #covid10

2020-03-1818 min

More. Better. Faster. Success Strategies for Creative Professionals Know when to hold em; know when to fold em.Quitting sometimes makes sense, but be sure it's for the right reasons. Here's how to know.

2020-03-1119 min

More. Better. Faster. Success Strategies for Creative Professionals Change your perspective, change your life!Today, I'm talking about how simple shifts in perspective can change your entire experience, and that of the people around you.

2020-03-0309 min

Podcasts Archives - Entertainment Law Offices of Gordon P. Firemark Live from Dallas 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 www.entertainmentlawupdate.com/118 Repeat COPYRIGHT plaintiff (Richard Bell Indianapolis Skyline Photo) SHUT DOWN WITH ISSUE PRECLUSIONPERRY AMICUS BRIEF FILED BY 15 MUSICOLOGISTSLAWYER COPYRIGHTS EVERY MELODY KNOWN TO MAN TO PROVE A POINTED SHEERAN ORDERED TO REVEAL CONCERT INCOME IN COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT CASEDRAKE WINS FAIR USE CASE IN APPELLATE COURTFIVE POINTZ APPELLATE COURT AFFIRMS PRIOR DECISIONIT WOULDN’T BE AN ELECTION YEAR WITHOUT A FEW CLAIMS OF INF...

2020-02-2852 min

More. Better. Faster. Success Strategies for Creative Professionals What do you really want?

2020-02-2510 min

More. Better. Faster. Success Strategies for Creative Professionals Learning from loss and failuresIn this episode, I relate a recent loss, what I've learned, and how to take important lessons from every interaction we have.

2020-02-1810 min

More. Better. Faster. Success Strategies for Creative Professionals Living In IntegrityIn this episode, I talk about integrity, and why it's so crucial to your success. Mentioned in this episode: Starting With Vision Worksheet

2020-02-1119 min

More. Better. Faster. Success Strategies for Creative Professionals Are your inputs good for your output?In this episode, I talk about strategies for limiting your inputs to those best suited to helping you have a good life and achieving your goals.

2020-02-0419 min

More. Better. Faster. Success Strategies for Creative Professionals The 3 R's of making connectionsIn this episode, I explore the three R's of making connections in the industry, or in any aspect of life. Hint: It's about growing relationships, not exploiting them!

2020-01-2814 min

Podcasts Archives - Entertainment Law Offices of Gordon P. Firemark A Billion Dollars 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 www.entertainmentlawupdate.com/117 WIPO opens consultation on the copyright questions raised by creative AI | Complete Music UpdateLabels & Publishers Win $1 Billion Piracy Lawsuit Against Cox CommunicationsKanye West, EMI Back in Court After Failing to Finalize SettlementAlex Jones and InfoWars Ordered to pay $126 k in Legal Fees for Failing to Obey Court Order ROLLING STONES: WHAT JUST HAPPENED? Operative Date for Public Domain is Moving Forward“Grapes...

2020-01-171h 04

More. Better. Faster. Success Strategies for Creative Professionals You Can't Worry Your Way Out Of A Problem Worrying: Causing anxiety about actual or potential problems NOTE: I'm talking not about chronic, pathological, psychiatric level Anxiety Disorder... I'm talking about the kind of worrying we all do from time to time, and sometimes get into a cycle of worry that can be hard to break free from... How worrying manifests itself: Sleeplessness Agitation Bursts of emotion -- anger, sadness, etc. Mind racing Panic Stress Response Fight or flight Hormonse like cortisol - boosts blood sugar and triglycerides Can cause a number of physical reactions including dizzinesss Headaches Fatigue Muscle aches/tension Nausea/indigestion Respiratory distress Sweats IMMUNE Disorders...

2020-01-0716 min

Podcasts Archives - Entertainment Law Offices of Gordon P. Firemark 2019 Year in Review 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 www.entertainmentlawupdate.com/116 BREAKING NEWS: December 18, 2019 – Maria Strong Is Named Acting Register of CopyrightsPSA: NOTICE OF INQUIRY AS TO WHAT DEFINES “PUBLICATIONPRACTICE POINTER: KATY PERRY DARK HORSE PREJUDGEMENT INTEREST BALLOONS DAMAGESFOLLOW-UP: PACQUIAO WINS AGAINST FANS OVER DISAPPOINTING FIGHTFOLLOW-UP: MARC JACOBS/NIRVANA SMILEY FACE LOGO T-SHIRT DISPUTECOCA-COLA LOSES INITIAL TRIAL IN ‘RIGHT OF PUBLICITY’ BRAWL OVER USE OF JUICE SELLER’S IMAGESMOKING GUN IN LYRIC COPYRIGHT DISPUTE...

2019-12-191h 08

More. Better. Faster. Success Strategies for Creative Professionals Are you serious, or just kicking the tires?When you set your goals, ask yourself, "are you serious about achieving this, or just kicking the tires?" The symptoms of tire-kicking are many, and easier to see with hindsight, but asking the right questions will get you focused on the goals about which you are truly serious. They are aligned and consistent with your core values, purpose, and mission. And, achieving them feels easier because you're in "flow" when working toward them. In this episode, we explore these questions, and how to achieve important, meaningful goals. (Even if I couldn't recall what all the letters in SMART Goals stand...

2019-12-1716 min

More. Better. Faster. Success Strategies for Creative Professionals Purpose Driven Living

2019-12-1013 min

More. Better. Faster. Success Strategies for Creative Professionals Tips to stay positive and optimisticIn this episode, I share a few tips on keeping a positive attitude and remaining optimistic

2019-11-2610 min

Podcasts Archives - Entertainment Law Offices of Gordon P. Firemark Shiver me Timbers 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 www.entertainmentlawupdate.com/115 CONSENT DECREES SET TO EXPIRECASE ACT PASSES HOUSE FLOORFOLLOW-UP LIGHTNING ROUNDJOHNNY DEPP SETTLES-A CAUTIONARY TALE FOR LAWYERSTAYLOR SWIFT SHAKE IT OFF LAWSUIT CONTINUES AFTER APPELLATE REVIVALFOLLOW-UP: MARC JACOBS CANT’ DODGE NIRVANA’S LAWSUITFOLLOW-UP: REDBOX GIVES UP AGAINST DISNEY DOWNLOAD CODES FOLLOW-UP: NETFLIX WINS NARCOS CASE AGAINST JOURNALIST 2020: THE YEAR OF THE DEFAMATION CASECOVINGTON TEEN’S DEFAMATION LAWSUIT CONTINUESJOY REED WINS HER MAGA DEFAMA...

2019-11-211h 09

More. Better. Faster. Success Strategies for Creative Professionals Manage Your Finances Like a Boss with Cortlon CofieldIn this episode, we talk to financial expert Cortlon Cofield, Owner & Lead Advisor of Cofield Advisors, LLC. He is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and Personal Financial Specialist (PFS) who has dedicated his career to helping creative entrepreneurs thrive. Cortlon started "Cofield Advisors" because he believes in entrepreneurship and wanted to give creative entrepreneurs access a one stop shop for financial and tax services. Three actionable tips Cofield recommends for every creative: 1. Set up systems to save and take human nature out of financial decision making. 2. Automate your savings and financial management as...

2019-11-2021 min

Podcasts Archives - Entertainment Law Offices of Gordon P. Firemark Oldies and Goodies 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 www.entertainmentlawupdate.com/114 California Governor signs two controversial bills affecting entertainment and sportsBILLIONS LAWSUIT BEATEN BY SHOWTIME ORAL ARGUMENTS HELD in LED ZEPPELIN STAIRWAY TO HEAVEN CASEPARKER V. WINWOOD “Gimme Some Lovin’” 51-years later… (lack of admissible evidence of copying)Jerry Seinfeld wins COMEDIANS IN CARS AUTHORSHIP LAWSUIT DUE TO STATUTE OF LIMITATIONSE*TRADE BEATS LAWSUIT CLAIMING IT STOLE PERSONA of Instagram’s coolest manGilda Radner...

2019-10-171h 07

Podcasts Archives - Entertainment Law Offices of Gordon P. Firemark It’s Criminal, I Tell Ya! 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 www.entertainmentlawupdate.com/113 Yamashita v. Scholastic Inc., No. 17-1957 (2d Cir. 2019)Illegal Streaming Services Prompt Multiple Indictments (Conspiracy -– Criminal Copyright) Barack Obama’s Production Company Runs Into a Trademark Problem | Hollywood ReporterAriana Grande Sues Forever 21 for Using a “Look-Alike Model” on Social Media‘WHATEVS’: St. Louis brewery fires back after French firm’s trademark threat ‘Friday the 13th’ Writer Ridicules Notion That Winning Back Rights Means WGA’s D...

2019-09-191h 08

Podcasts Archives - Entertainment Law Offices of Gordon P. Firemark Dark Horses, Study Guides & Supertitles 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 www.entertainmentlawupdate.com/112 Here's what we talked about.. KATY PERRY LOSES DARK HORSE CASE Gigi Hadid beats Instagram copyright lawsuit Narkiewicz-Laine v. Doyle (Stored Artwork destroyed by landlord) KAUFFMAN V. ROCHESTER INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (WHAT/WHEN IS A WORK FOR HIRE?) DYNASTUDY V. HOUSTON INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT ENNIO MORRICONE SCORES BIG APPELLATE WIN IN COPYRIGHT TERMINATION SUIT CHILDRESS V. FOX ASSOCIATES – ADA claim agai...

2019-08-291h 22

Podcasts Archives - Entertainment Law Offices of Gordon P. Firemark Drug Kingpins and Cartoon Frogs. 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 http://entertainmentlawupdate.com/110. Here's what we talked about.. SUPREME COURT: BANKRUPTCY DOES NOT TERMINATE A LICENSE (FOLLOW-UP) THE COPYRIGHT TRIAL THAT ALMOST WAS… “PEPE THE FROG”QUICK COVERAGE OF SHAKEUP AT BLOOM, HERGOTTAPPLE V. PEPPER – US SUPREME COURT OPENS WAY FOR ANTITRUST CLAIMS OVER APP STORE RESTRICTIONS – IMPLICATIONS FOR ENTERTAINMENT? NARCOS DEFAMATION LAWSUITUNIVISION FIRST AMENDMENT LAWSUITDC LOSES SUPERMAN TRADEMARK FIGHT IN INDONESIA (IT’S A SMALL WO...

2019-06-201h 15

Podcasts Archives - Entertainment Law Offices of Gordon P. Firemark The Merry Month of May 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 http://entertainmentlawupdate.com/109. Here's what we talked about.. MORAL RIGHTS (quick)FOURTH CIRCUIT SAYS FAIR USE ISN’T TO PROTECT LAZY APPROPRIATORSANTI-TRUST AS A DEFENSE TO COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT?ACCESS TO JUSTICE FOR SMALL COPYRIGHT HOLDERS MAY BE INCOMING (Case Act)FOX FIGHTS ARBITRATOR IN BONES LAWSUITFILMON DEFAMATION LAWSUIT PROCEEDSFUTURE EVENTS: WGA V. TALENT AGENCIES, WHAT IS GOING ON?

2019-05-161h 07

Podcasts Archives - Entertainment Law Offices of Gordon P. Firemark Ten Years and Going Strong! 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 http://entertainmentlawupdate.com/108. Here's what we talked about.. EMAIL FROM PREVIOUS CONTRIBUTOR Jessica Leano:PINKERTONS DROP SUITARTICLE 11 AND 13 GET APPROVED IN THE EUARIANA AND GIGI WHO OWNS A PICTURE OF THEMSELVES?BLOGGER WINS AT FAIR USE OVER NEWSPAPER CLIPXXX HAS ITS LAWSUIT REVIVED IN THE APPELLATE COURTHOW DO YOU CLASSIFY A DRONE PILOT? (Call back to episode 74)PRACTICE POINTER: REMEMBER TO...

2019-04-241h 29

Podcasts Archives - Entertainment Law Offices of Gordon P. Firemark Doin’ The Copyright Registration Dance 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 http://entertainmentlawupdate.com/107. Here's what we talked about.. SCOTUS RULES ON WHEN TO FILE SUITEU REVOKED MCDONALDS BIGMAC TRADEMARK: BURGER KING HAS FUN AT MCDONALDS EXPENSENOMINATIVE FAIR USE FOR WEBCAST NAME (TIE TO FANDOM PODCASTS?)MAHONEY: FIRING A PERSON IS FREE SPEECH‘STAR TREK'/DR. SEUSS MASHUP DEEMED COPYRIGHT FAIR USE BY JUDGEFORTNITE SECTIONPOKEMON GO SETTLES ITS TRESPASSING CLASSTHOMAS WEIGHS IN ON...

2019-03-271h 12

Podcasts Archives - Entertainment Law Offices of Gordon P. Firemark Trending Topics / Law of Podcasting 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 http://entertainmentlawupdate.com/106. Here's what we talked about.. SHORT DISCUSSION AT THE START LAWSUITS OVER CALL AT RAMS/SAINTS GAME: (Icebreaker-Can we all agree the halftime show needed more Spongebob?)LUCASFILM SUFFERS FROM FAN OUTRAGE AT MONETIZATION CLAIM:RED DEAD’S DECLARATORY RELIEF ACTION (The Pinkertons):TVEYES DROPS FOX CONTENT IN SETTLEMENT (FOLLOW-UP):SOCIAL MEDIA PHOTOS AREN’T FREE TO USETHE...

2019-02-0959 min

Podcasts Archives - Entertainment Law Offices of Gordon P. Firemark 2019 – Off to a great start! 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 http://entertainmentlawupdate.com/105. Here's what we talked about.. F-BOMB TO GO TO THE COURT: PRESSING SCANDALOUS TRADEMARKSSCOTUS SAYS NO TO DE HAVILLAND’S LAWSUITCOURT RULES ON JAMMIN JAVA INFRINGEMENTSpotify settles with Wixen, bringing $1.6bn lawsuit to an end – Music Business Worldwide‘Straight Outta Compton’ Lawsuit Tossed Out of CourtBlurred Lines – final order: Defendants to pay $5 MillionThe Public domain – no more extensi...

2019-01-221h 06

Podcasts Archives - Entertainment Law Offices of Gordon P. Firemark Motorcycles, Satanic Sculptures, and Girl Scouts, Oh My! 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 http://entertainmentlawupdate.com/103. Here's what we talked about.. 9th CIRC. DENIES CBS A REHEARING in Pre ‘72 Recordings Case AMERICAN AIRLINES LOGO DENIED COPYRIGHT PROTECTION PSA: MISCHIEF IN THE TRADEMARK SERVERS STURGIS MOTORCYCLES V RUSHMORE PHOTO & GIFTS COURT SAYS: NO GEORGIA, YOU CAN’T CHARGE TO READ THE LAW INDIANA SUPREME COURT: PLAYER STATS NEWSWORTHY OHIO STATE AT IT AGAIN AGAINST ADIDAS...

2018-11-151h 16

Podcasts Archives - Entertainment Law Offices of Gordon P. Firemark Music Modernization, Resale Royalties and 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 http://entertainmentlawupdate.com/102. Here's what we talked about.. MUSIC MODERNIZATION ACT – Summary Overview THE AMERICAN ROYALTIES TOO ACT OF 2018 CALIFORNIA ENACTS STRONGEST NET NEUTRALITY PROTECTIONS IN THE COUNTRY AS TRUMP ADMINISTRATION FILES SUIT SCOTUS CERT GRANTED: WHEN DOES COPYRIGHT REGISTRATION OCCUR? LED ZEPPELIN’S STAIRWAY TO A NEW TRIAL WHAT HAPPENS WHEN A TRADEMARK OWNER GOES UNDER? HOW IS GRAFFITI LIKE A C...

2018-10-181h 17

Podcasts Archives - Entertainment Law Offices of Gordon P. Firemark Pimpin’, Puppets, and “The Rant” – Entertainment Law Update Episode 98 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 http://entertainmentlawupdate.com/98. Here's what we talked about.. FOLLOW UP: COPPERFIELD NOT LIABLE (Just 3 sentences should do) KRUSTY KRAB FOLLOW UP, YES, IT IS PROTECTED (SORRY SABBAC) TO BOLDLY GO GOES ON TO WIN (FOLLOW UP) DANCING BABY CASE ENDS (FOLLOW UP) BIG PIMPIN’ DECISION IS MADE: MORALS NEED NOT APPLY SPOTIFY SETTLEMENT MADE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY CREATES DATABASE OF JO...

2018-06-211h 19

Podcasts Archives - Entertainment Law Offices of Gordon P. Firemark Music Modernization, Magic Tricks and More – Entertainment Law Update Episode 97 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 http://entertainmentlawupdate.com/97. Here's what we talked about.. The Music Modernization Act Passes the House and Includes the CLASSICS Act COPYRIGHT MODERNIZATION (UPDATE) COPPERFIELD SECRET EXPOSED IN LAWSUIT COACHELLA, BEYCHELLA, WHY “-CHELLA” CONTINUES TO BE A TRADEMARK ISSUE DRE VS DR. DRAI: DON’T GET THE TWO TRADEMARKS CONFUSED TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD (The COURTROOM DRAMA OVER COURTROOM DRAMA) ZORRO TURNABOUT...

2018-05-241h 17

Podcasts Archives - Entertainment Law Offices of Gordon P. Firemark Dragon Ladies, Tattooed Athletes and BOTUS – Entertainment Law Update Episode 96 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 http://entertainmentlawupdate.com/96. Here's what we talked about.. Disney tries again to protect download codes. Blurred Lines Case Upheld in 9th Cir. Google (YouTube)Beats Lawsuit Accusing YouTube of Censoring Conservatives Olivia De Havilland ‘does not own history’ – “Feud” Lawsuit tossed Lohan v. Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. – Lohan loses appeal Judge Refuses to Dismiss Copyright Lawsuit Over LeBron James Tattoo in ‘NBA 2K’ V.P. P...

2018-04-191h 10

Podcasts Archives - Entertainment Law Offices of Gordon P. Firemark Copyright Misuse, Motion Capture and more. Entertainment Law Update Episode 95 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 http://entertainmentlawupdate.com/95. Here's what we talked about.. Disney Misused ‘Star Wars,’ ‘Frozen’ Copyrights, Says Judge (in Redbox Case) 2 (follow up) Taylor Swift Wins Legal Battle Over ‘Shake It Off’ 3 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. v. DRK Photo, No. 15-1134 (2d Cir. 2018) 4 (Follow up) John Oliver, HBO Beat Coal Executive’s Defamation Lawsuit-And Yes, Mr. Nutterbutter is Back. 5 (Revisiting – split among nations re ) Christi...

2018-03-241h 08

Podcasts Archives - Entertainment Law Offices of Gordon P. Firemark Tweets, Tunes and Trademark Audits – Entertainment Law Update Episode 94 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 http://entertainmentlawupdate.com/94. Here's what we talked about.. BREAKING NEWS: CALIFORNIA’S LAW REQUIRING IMDB TO REMOVE AGE INFO STRUCK DOWN AS UNCONSTITUTIONAL JAMES WOODS’ USE OF A QUESTION MARK HELPS HIM BEAT DEFAMATION LAWSUIT OVER TWEET — THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER FACEBOOK CONTRACT WITH MUSIC PUBLISHERS ALL MECHANICAL (NOT JUST STREAMING) ROYALTY RATE GOES UP MUSIC MODERNIZATION ACT PRACTICE TIP: YES, THEY DO AU...

2018-02-221h 15

Podcasts Archives - Entertainment Law Offices of Gordon P. Firemark Fire fury, followups, and more – Entertainment Law Update Episode 93 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 http://entertainmentlawupdate.com/93. Here's what we talked about.. Fun follow-up: Ajit GETS DMCA’D . . . AND HE (AJIT PAI) GETS HIS NET NEUTRALITY action CHALLENGED HOTEL CALIFORNIA HAS SETTLED (Quick Take/follow up) COMICON CLASH CONTINUES COMMODORES TRADEMARK LAWSUIT AMAZON FIGHTING PIRACY (FOLLOWUP TO KODI and Over-The-Top Services (episode # 85) Entertainment Law Update is sponsored by LawPay WOLFF V. TRUMP (NOT REALLY A FILI...

2018-01-251h 26

Podcasts Archives - Entertainment Law Offices of Gordon P. Firemark 2017 year in review – Entertainment Law Update Podcast Episode 92 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 http://entertainmentlawupdate.com. Here's what we talked about.. Breaking News: 2nd Circuit affirms lower court ruling against 100% licensing. GRONKING TO REMEMBER (FOLLOW UP) BIG PIMPIN’ FOLLOW UP COMICON IS TRADEMARKED YEAR IN REVIEW LIST BELOW Net Neutrality The Slants Monkey Selfie Cheerleader Uniforms (and “My Other Bag”) Pre 1972 Sound-Recordings IMDB Age Censorship Fair Use Round-Up: Sexual Harassment in the Industry ...

2017-12-221h 20

Podcasts Archives - Entertainment Law Offices of Gordon P. Firemark Curiously Curious – Entertainment Law Update Podcast Episode 91 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 http://entertainmentlawupdate.com/91. Here's what we talked about.. QUICK FOLLOW UP: COMIC-CON SIRIUS XM RULING: FLORIDA DOESN’T DO PERFORMANCE RIGHTS FOX WINS ON EMPIRE TRADEMARK SUIT (FOLLOW-UP) IMPERSONATIONS AND TRADEMARK: H&M AND WOOF-TANG CLAN COSBY ACCUSER’S DEFAMATION SUIT AGAINST LAWYER MOVES FORWARD LOOT BOXES IN VIDEOGAMES ACCUSED OF GAMBLING GOOGLE V. CANADA: CUTTING A RULING IN THE NAME OF...

2017-11-301h 19

Podcasts Archives - Entertainment Law Offices of Gordon P. Firemark Episode 90 – Going’ Bananas! Show notes are located at http://entertainmentlawupdate.com. 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. Here's what we talked about.. GRINCH PLAYWRIGHT DENIED ATTORNEY FEES COMIC-CON TRADEMARK INFRINGEMENT LAWSUIT FILMCHELLA RULING IS IN – Music Festival prevails HARVEY KEITEL LOSES APPEAL-INDUSTRY CUSTOM DOESN’T OVERRULE LAW VID ANGEL DECLARES BANKRUPTCY SUPREME COURT REJECTS LOUIS VUITTON’S APPEAL OVER PARODY TOTE BAGS IS COPYRIGHT SMALL CLAIMS SOON TO BE A REALITY? EXTRATERRATORIAL ACTS AMOUNTING TO COP...

2017-10-271h 14

Podcasts Archives - Entertainment Law Offices of Gordon P. Firemark Episode 89 – you’re a mean one, Dr. Seuss Show notes are located at http://entertainmentlawupdate.com. 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. Here's what we talked about.. 1 SCREEN ACTORS GUILD URGES JUDGE TO SAVE AGE-CENSORSHIP LAW TO COMBAT RAMPANT BIAS 2 FOLLOW UP: MONKEY SELFIE SETTLES (KINDA) 3 “OH MICKEY” SINGER FILES LAWSUIT FOR RIGHT OF PUBLICITY 4 STEINBECK HEIRS CASE VERDICT 5 2ND CIRCUIT: GRINCH PLAY PARODY IS FAIR USE 6 FACEBOOK TO PAY RECORD COMPANIES (Jackie)

2017-09-291h 05

Entertainment Law Asked & Answered What to do about an Agent who isn’t Paying – Entertainment Law Asked & Answered AUDIO: TRANSCRIPT: http://firemark.com 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. David wrote in: What can an actor do when their SAG franchised agent is taking more than 6 months to pay them for a particular non-union job (the agency has been paid by the production...

2016-09-1502 min

Entertainment Law Asked & Answered Trademark for Album Titles – Entertainment Law Asked & Answered AUDIO: TRANSCRIPT: http://firemark.com Should you register a trademark for your album title? 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. So, David wrote in with this: I just came across one of your videos and have a questions about trademarks. My background has been mostly in the world of video and television, but I am working on a music project...

2016-09-0902 min

Entertainment Law Asked & Answered Using Celebrity Guests’ Photos to Promote an Interview Show – Entertainment Law Asked & Answered AUDIO: TRANSCRIPT: http://firemark.com Matt has a question about promoting his podcast episodes with images of his celebrity guests. I'm entertainment lawyer Gordon Firemark, and this is Asked and Answered, where I provide answers to common legal questions, so you can take your career and business in entertainment to the next level… Q: I'm curious about image usage. My podcast is a celebrity talk show, and I always create a title card for the episode using a headshot. Often, these are not provided and...

2016-08-1203 min

Entertainment Law Asked & Answered Location Releases – Entertainment Law Asked & Answered AUDIO: TRANSCRIPT: http://firemark.com George writes in with a question about location releases and permissions. I'm Gordon Firemark and this is asked and answered where entertainment law questions so you can take your career and business to the next level. So, here's George's question: I am a filmmaker and have permission from a tribute band to film them at a concert in a theater in Connecticut. The theater said the band can be filmed there but an agreement needs to be s...

2016-05-2702 min

Entertainment Law Asked & Answered Favored Nations – Entertainment Law Asked & Answered AUDIO: TRANSCRIPT: www.firemark.com Blog Reader “Bob” wrote in with the question about what sometimes referred to as a favored nations cause. I'm Gordon Firemark, and this is Asked and Answered. My answer is just a minute away. Blog Reader “Bob” wrote in with this question: “If a theatre is seeking grand rights to use a song in an original musical, and the publisher quotes a royalty of X% of weekly gross pro-rated among all copyright protected songs in the musical, doe...

2016-03-1102 min

Entertainment Law Asked & Answered Is Copyright Registration Required Before Licensing – Entertainment Law Asked & Answered AUDIO: TRANSCRIPT: www.firemark.com Does a song have to be registered with the copyright office before you can obtain a license to use it in your film or other project? Hi, I'm entertainment lawyer Gordon Firemark, and this is Asked and Answered, where I answer common entertainment law questions, so you can take your career to the next level. Michael wrote: With USCO processing time for e-filing generally up to 8 months (13 for paper!), and $800 for expedited processing, my question is: for purposes of clearing...

2016-02-1302 min

Entertainment Law Asked & Answered When is a Parody a Parody? – Entertainment Law Asked & Answered AUDIO: TRANSCRIPT: www.firemark.com When is a parody a parody? Hi, I'm Gordon Firemark, and this is Asked and Answered, where I answer your burning entertainment law questions, so you can take your career and business to the next level. Bob wrote me an email to ask: Question: In general, what are the copyright and licensing rules for writing “parody” songs and, perhaps more importantly, what is the material difference between a “parody” and just writing additional lyrics for a given melody? Fo...

2016-01-2201 min

Entertainment Law Asked & Answered Entertainment Law Asked & Answered – Copyright Renewals? AUDIO: TRANSCRIPT: www.firemark.com A reader wrote in with a question about whether copyrights need to be renewed. 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. I'll answer the renewal question, and explain […] - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - The post Entertainment Law Asked & Answered – Copyright Renewals? originally appeared on Entertainment Law...

2015-07-2400 min

Entertainment Law Asked & Answered Can You Use Real Places Names in a Story that is Fictional but Inspired in a News Article? AUDIO: 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? I'm Entertainment Lawyer Gordon Firemark, and this is Asked and Answered, where I answer your burning questions, so you can take your career and business all the way to the […] - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - The post Can You Use Real Places Names in a Story that is...

2015-07-1800 min

Entertainment Law Asked & Answered Have you filed your DMCA Agent designation? AUDIO: TRANSCRIPT: Are your websites and online businesses properly protected against lawsuits by the DMCA Safe Harbor? Hi everyone… Entertainment Lawyer Gordon Firemark here, with a quick tip for anyone who has a presence online. You've probably heard about the DMCA before. You know, the Digital Millennium Copyright Act? That's the law that allows […] - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - The post Have you filed your DMCA Agent designation? originally appeared on Entertainment Law Offices of G...

2015-07-1000 min

Entertainment Law Update Areo, ReDigi, Veoh & IMDB Call us with your feedback:(310) 243-6231 In this Episode: YouTube wins again Photographer can sell reprints IMDB Prevails over actress in age disclosure case Veoh service is legal and more… Hosts: Gordon P. FiremarkProducer & Host Website: http://firemark.com … Read the rest The post Areo, ReDigi, Veoh & IMDB appeared first on Entertainment Law Update.

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