Congratulations to our clients with the following films in the 2017 SXSW Film Festival!   78/52 Becoming Bond Bill Nye: Science Guy Chasing Coral Kim Dotcom: Caught in the… Full story

Partners Michael Donaldson and Lisa Callif have been selected for inclusion on the 2017 Southern California Super Lawyers list for their work in the areas of entertainment and intellectual property. … Full story

Congratulations to all of the 21 client films that screened during Sundance, and a particular congratulations to the following Sundance Prize winners:   U.S. Grand Jury Prize: Documentary Audience Award:… Full story

Partner Michael Donaldson spoke at the Festival of New Latin American Cinema in Havana, Cuba on December 8, 2016.  The focus of his presentation was to highlight the similarities and… Full story

Partner Dean Cheley authored a Daily Journal article on the signed Assembly Bill 1671, also known as the “Planned Parenthood” bill, which brings criminal and civil penalties against those who… Full story

Congratulations to our clients whose films are screening at the 2017 Slamdance Film Festival!   Bogalusa Charm On The Sly: In Search of the Family Stone Supergirl What Lies Upstream… Full story

Though many filmmakers believe that they need to clear every brand, trademark and logo in a film, they actually have the legal right to include trademarks in their films regardless… Full story

Congrats to our clients with films in Sundance!   DOCUMENTARY PREMIERES Bending the Arc Long Strange Trip Take Every Wave: The Life of Laird Hamilton KIDS The Mars Generation MIDNIGHT… Full story

Since litigation in 2015 successfully challenged the copyright to the song “Happy Birthday To You,” bringing the song into the public domain, a number of filmmakers and artists have fought… Full story

Upcoming releases include Paul Reuben’s biopic PEE-WEE AS HIMSELF and Mariska Hargitay’s MY MOM JAYNE. Check out the full list below! Full story

Partners Lisa Callif and Dean Cheley were recognized by Variety as part of the 2016 Dealmakers Impact Report. Lisa was highlighted for her work securing funding for documentaries that bring… Full story

However, legally speaking, filmmakers do have the right to include trademarks in their films – with or without permission. In her article “Camera Shy,” published in Intellectual Property Magazine, Partner… Full story