Music
- Domestic and International Recording and Distribution Agreements
- Songwriting, Publishing and Production Agreements
- Merchandising and Branding, Touring Agreements, Commercial Appearances
- Endorsements and Sponsorships
- Intra-group agreements for recording artists and business structures
- Music supervision, music composer and soundtrack albums
- Music, Sample Clearances, and Synchronization licensing agreements
- Agency and Management representation agreement
- Composers and Music Library Acquisitions
- Publishing and foreign sub-publishing Administration
- Terrestrial and streaming internet radio station ownership and management
- LLC formations/operating Agreements, Royalty Audits
Film/TV/Reality & Non-Scripted Television
- Video & Film production, marketing and distribution
- Option Agreements, Television Motion Pictures & Ministries
- Writers agreements, Scripted Programming, Documentaries
- Event Programming & Specials
- Infomercials & Shopping Network Programming
- Talk & Magazine Shows, Syndicated Television
- Public Television Funding, Distribution and Sponsorships
- DVD distribution directly to chains
- Complex multi-distributor “split-rights” and “gap” financing
- Negative pick-up transactions
- Receivables-based and asset-based lines of credit and term-credit facilities
- Equity investments, foreign co-financing
New Media/Intellectual Property
- Copyright Registration, Protection, Licensing, and Exploitation
- Trademark Infringement/Lanham Act, Fair Use
- Mobile Phone Applications, Video Game Developers
- Celebrity television network deals, and multi-platform network deals
- Production/exhibition agreements
- Broadband and mobile technology deals
- Service Marks, Trade Names, Internet Domain Names, and Trade Dress
- Internet, Wireless, Emerging Media, Including Social Networks and Blogs
- Online Publishing, Avatars, Ringtones, Ring-Backs
- ISP’s, Safe Harbor Exceptions to the Digital Millennium Copyright Act
- Original Content for the Internet and Mobile Devices (Webisodes, Films, Games)
- Software Protection
Advertising, Promotion, & Branded Entertainment
- Product Integration & Branding Companies
- Clearance of Advertising, Promotional Materials, Market Campaigns
- Sweepstakes, Contests, Games and Other Promotions
- Data Privacy, Direct Mail, Telemarketing, and Email Marketing
- Marketing and Sales Practices, Deceptive & Unfair Trade Practice
Talent
- Evaluating, Negotiating, and Drafting Engagement Agreements
- Protecting Clients’ Privacy and Intellectual Property Rights
- Contract Disputes, Defamation, Libel, Slander
- Fine Arts Agreements
Theatre
- Live Stage Rights Agreements for Producers, Playwrights, Composers, Lyricists Copyright and Privacy and Publicity Rights Issues
- Service Agreements for Directors, Designers, and Performers
Sports
- Employment Agreements, Sponsorship Opportunities
- Television Rights, Production, and Distribution
- Event Operations and Risk Management
- Stadium & Arena Matters
Entertainment Finance
- Contract Disputes, Merchandising, Product Placement, Promotional Agreements
- Investment Documents, Private Placement Memorandums
- Digital Distribution of Music and Film through Universal and Sony
- Negotiating & Structuring Independent, Joint Venture & Distributor-Financed Record Labels, Royalty Audits
Literary Publishing
- Representation of Authors, Graphic Novels, Novelization Agreements Based on Motion Pictures, Television, and other Media Properties
- Rights Acquisitions, Development, Creation, and Marketing of photo books
- Negotiate Agreements for Ghostwriting Literary Works on behalf of Celebrities
Copyrights, Trademarks, and Patents
- Publishing, U.S. and Foreign Copyright Applications
- Policies and Agreements for Brand Guidelines and Trademark Licensing
- Licensing Agreements, Enforcement, Advertising, Cybersquatting
- Trademark Procurement, Counseling, Prosecution and Appeals
- Trademark and trade Name Availability Searches
- Trademark Licensing Agreements
- Unfair Trade Practices, Counterfeiting Claims
- Due Diligence for Asset Purchases, Security Interest Agreements
- Policies and Agreements for Brand Guidelines
- Mobile Application Disputes
- Brand Development and Enforcement (i.e., trademark and domain name selection counseling, trademark registration, monitoring and renewal services)
- Domain Name Disputes
- Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN)
- Keyword Advertising and DisputesInternet Website Policies and Agreements, Multimedia Issues
- Trademark Litigation, Trade Secret Litigation
- Unfair Competition Litigation, Counterfeiting Litigation, Lanham Act Claims
Business and Real Estate Formation and Expansion Plans
- Sole Proprietorships, General Partnerships, Corporations
- Limited Partnerships, Limited Liability Companies
- Tax Benefits, Voting Structures, Business Plans
- Purchases and sales of businesses and business entities, including asset purchases, stock purchases and mergers
- Employment agreements, bonus and commission arrangements;
- Non-competition and restrictive covenants;
- Executive compensation arrangements, including non-qualified deferred compensation plans, stock bonus plans,and phantom stock and stock appreciation rights arrangements;
- Borrowing and lending transactions with both banks and private lenders;
- Independent contractor and agency relationships;
- Joint venture relationships; Consulting Agreements
- Retail and Wholesale Customer and vendor transactions.
- Indemnification, Personal and Corporate Guarantees,
- Loan collection terms
- Royalty Audits
Estate Planning, Trust Administration, Asset Protection.
- Durable General and Statutory Powers of Attorney
- Advanced Medical Directives
- Wills, Revocable Living Trusts
- Irrevocable Life Insurance Trusts (ILITs)
- Charitable Trusts
- Qualified Personal Residence Trusts
- Grantor Retained Annuity Trusts
- Dynasty Trusts, Disclaimer Trusts
- Minimization of Federal and State Estate Taxes
- Avoidance of Probate
- Proper Distribution Planning, Preparation of Probate Documents
- Preparation of Estate Tax Returns
- Preparation of Estate and Trust Income Tax Returns
- Negotiation of Disputes Among Beneficiaries
- Negotiation of Disputes Between Fiduciaries and Beneficiaries
- Representation of the Estate if Tax Returns are Audited
- Asset Protection Plans, Domestic and Offshore Asset Protection Trusts
Criminal Defense
- White Collar Crimes
- Federal Education Charter School Fraud
- Federal Health Care Fraud
- Federal Mail & Postal Fraud
- Federal Grand Jury Practice
- Target Letter & Proffer
- Indictment & Burdeon of Proof
- Due Process
- Federal Search & Seizure
- Federal Warrant Suppression
- Sentencing Guidelines
- Federal Sentencing Memos
- Federal Obstruction Enhancements
- Gun Charges
- Federal Gun Enhancements
DUI
- DUI & Traffic Stops
- 1st Time Offenders/ARD Program
- Multiple DUI Charges
- DUI & Prescription Medication
- Breath & Field Sobriety Tests
Drugs
- Drug Crimes
- Federal Drug Weight Conversion
- Drug Weight Conversion Schedule
State Marijuana Laws & Federal Prohibition
- Current Federal Enforcement Priorities
- Obtaining Business Licenses: Retail Stores, Cultivation Facilities. Etc.
- Handling Appeals for License Denials
- Marketing & Advertising Restrictions
- Security & Control Requirements
- Packaging & Product testing Requirements
- Civil Asset Forfeiture
- Zoning
- Securing Licenses
- Ownership of Cannabis Business
- Drugged Driving
- Employment Drug Tests
- Worker’s Compensation Issues
- Personnel Possession Amounts
- Home Cultivation