Few have heard of the Librarian of Congress, but the person holding this office not only oversees the U.S. Copyright Office, but also decides what content deserves copyright protection. The… Full story

The Daily Journal named partners Michael Donaldson and Lisa Callif as Top Entertainment Lawyers in 2015 for their success in representing independent filmmakers. Michael has established himself in the entertainment… Full story

The California Fair Pay Act, effective January 1, 2016, will enable women to earn comparable pay to men for doing “substantially similar” work. The Act lists exceptions that permit pay… Full story

In an article written for Realscreen, Partner Christopher Perez discusses the U.S. Copyright Office’s latest Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) ruling, which grants a wider exemption for documentary filmmakers. Mr.… Full story

The U.S. Copyright Office recently expanded documentary filmmakers’ Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) exemptions to include access to Blu-ray content. Previously, even material in accordance to fair use could not… Full story

Partner Christopher Perez has been named one of “Hollywood’s New Leaders” by Variety magazine, recognizing outstanding entertainment industry insiders in various categories. Mr. Perez was one of eight honorees listed… Full story

Partner Lisa Callif moderated the panel, “Documentary Case Studies: No Más Bebés & Sunshine Superman,” at the Film Independent Forum on October 24 at the Director’s Guild of America in… Full story

Partners Lisa Callif and Michael Donaldson celebrate their Top Boutique win at the Daily Journal cocktail reception in Santa Monica. The firm was one of 25 boutique firms selected in… Full story

Donaldson + Callif has been named a 2015 Top Boutique Firm by Daily Journal, focused on recognizing small yet innovative law firms that provide superior service in a focused legal… Full story

Donaldson + Callif won first place at the Los Angeles Film and Entertainment Soccer Tournament (LAFEST), led by partner Christopher Perez, on Sunday, September 27. The firm came in first… Full story

After a two-year legal battle, a California federal judge has ruled that Warner/Chappell Music Inc. (Warner) has never had a valid copyright claim to the song “Happy Birthday to You”.… Full story

As published in Washington Post, U.S. District Judge George H. King decided today that America’s go-to celebration song, “Happy Birthday to You,” now 120 years old, is in the public… Full story