Film & Video
Shopping Agreements
A shopping agreement lets a producer “shop” a creative property — a screenplay, treatment, book, or series bible — to potential buyers, while protecting the owner's rights. Here's what to watch for before you sign.
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Legal perspective on business and entertainment — plain-language notes for creatives and the companies behind them.
Advertising & AI · New York Law
A new New York law, effective June 2026, requires advertisers to clearly disclose when an ad uses an AI-generated “synthetic performer” instead of a real person. Who it applies to, the exceptions, the penalties, and the practical steps to stay compliant.
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A shopping agreement lets a producer “shop” a creative property — a screenplay, treatment, book, or series bible — to potential buyers, while protecting the owner's rights. Here's what to watch for before you sign.
Intellectual Property
Confused about the difference? You're not alone. They sound interchangeable, but copyright and trademark protect very different things — and knowing which is which matters.
Business Law
There's a document for that — and you should have it in place. If your company is a corporation or an LLC, keeping your records in order protects you when it counts.