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Law360 Publishes Lisa Callif’s Article on Public Domain and All Things Life Rights
Partner Lisa Callif authored the Law360 article, “To Acquire Or Not To Acquire Life Rights For A Movie,” to establish the real need, or lack thereof, to obtain life rights… Full story
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Do I Need to Obtain Life Rights? Lisa Callif Authors Article in MovieMaker Magazine
Partner Lisa Callif authored the article, “Cinema Law: Do I Need to Obtain Life Rights?” published by MovieMaker magazine, addressing the very first question a writer should ask before developing… Full story
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Scriptshadow Interviews Lisa Callif on Life Rights
In an in-depth Q&A session with Scriptshadow, Partner Lisa Callif draws from her experience helping independent film producers steer through the process of creating a documentary or true story movie.… Full story
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Navigating the Legal Issues Surrounding Crowdfunding – a California Lawyers for the Arts Program
The popularity of crowdfunding to finance films and albums has grown substantially, yet many are unaware of the legal and business implications. Partner Lisa Callif will address the current legal… Full story
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Risks and Rewards in Documenting “Life on the Edge” at Realscreen West
Partner Michael Donaldson will navigate the difficulties of docureality programming at Realscreen West in Santa Monica, CA on June 2. The session titled “Living on the Edge,” will explain how… Full story
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What You Need to Know About the New and Fast Changing World of Independent Film
Partner Michael Donaldson will present, “So You Want to Make an Independent Film,” at the Entertainment Law Section of the Beverly Hills Bar Association’s Luncheon Program, organized by Corey Field,… Full story
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Daily Journal Turns to Lisa Callif Discussing the Rise of Copyright Infringement Suits
The rise of copyright infringement suits among the Independent film industry has observers wondering if efforts are being made to protect creative content from piracy, or to extract settlements. Partner… Full story
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Christopher Perez Appeals to U.S. Copyright Office for Exemption to DMCA
Partners Michael Donaldson and Christopher Perez have been working with the Intellectual Property Clinic at the UC Irvine School of Law, led by Jack Lerner, to appeal to the U.S.… Full story
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Bio-Pic Boom and Legal Risks to Filmmakers at PGA’s 7th Annual Produced By Conference
As published by Deadline Hollywood, partner Christopher Perez spoke on the panel, “Based on a True Story,” at the Producers Guild of America’s 7th Annual Produced By Conference at Paramount Pictures on… Full story
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Essential Tips to Avoiding Lawsuits at PGA’s 7th Annual Produced By Conference
As published by Deadline Hollywood, partner Lisa Callif presented on the panel, “How Not to Get Sued,” at the Producers Guild of America’s 7th Annual Produced By Conference at Paramount Pictures… Full story
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Michael Donaldson Selected as Film Expert for the American Film Showcase Rights Issues, Financing and Distribution
The State Department’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) selected Partner Michael Donaldson to be a Film Expert for the American Film Showcase held in Ukraine from May 16-28,… Full story
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Lisa Callif Presents During Hollywood Field Trip on Independent Film Production
Partner Lisa Callif addressed the importance of lawyers in independent film production during the Hollywood Field Trip on April 29, 2015. During her presentation, Ms. Callif provided a rundown of… Full story