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Contract Pitfalls for Software & App Developers, Entertainment Co’s

Author: Gano LemoineOn: Jan 28Categories: Uncategorized

“Don’s step over a dollar to save a dime.” I frequently hear from clients and soon-to-be clients with some problem involving work by an independent contractor. The independent contractor was hired to do some creative work – develop...

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End of Year & New Year Housekeeping… for Companies.

Author: Gano LemoineOn: Nov 26Categories: Uncategorized

As the end of the year approaches, and the New Year looms, this is a good time to take stock of this year’s company actions, and anticipate next year’s company needs. First, a quick review of the most basic “corporate formalities”...

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Are you treating it like a business?

Author: Gano LemoineOn: Nov 16Categories: Business Development, Copyright, Corporate Formalities, Corporate Governance, Entrepreneurs, Fair Use, Film Producing, Filmmakers, Life Rights, LLC - Incorporation, Music, Music Business, Music Licensing, Music Publishing, Novel Writing, Parody, Privacy Rights, Producing, Public Domain, Publicity Rights, Screenwriting, Television Production, Trademark, Uncategorized

My legal practice is a mix of business clients and entertainment clients, so I come across many people that are growing their endeavor from an early stage. That early stage is frequently a natural progression from a unique combination of passion, interest...

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TV and Film Tax Incentives – Why?

Author: Gano LemoineOn: Sep 06Categories: Uncategorized

Recently someone asked – in reference to “runaway” productions – productions leaving California for other U.S. states, or even other countries, “why should the government spend money on movies and tv productions?” To...

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“Three’s Company” and the debate over Fair Use.

Author: Gano LemoineOn: Aug 06Categories: Uncategorized

Special thanks to Christopher Zara of the International Business Times for quoting me in his article about the sitcom “Three’s Company,” and the debate over Fair Use to copyright infringement. \”Three\’s Company\” –...

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With New Year brings New Year Company Maintenance.

Author: Gano LemoineOn: Jan 09Categories: Business Development, Corporate Formalities, Corporate Governance, Entrepreneurs, LLC - Incorporation, Music Business, Producing, Uncategorized

With the New Year comes this reminder – it’s time for some Company maintenance. A few simple, but critically important things need to be done for those with businesses. Here is a partial list of critical requirements: 1. All Corporations, Companies, Partnerships...

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Louisiana Ranked #1 State for Film Production

Author: Gano LemoineOn: Dec 21Categories: Film Producing, Filmmakers, LLC - Incorporation, Producing, Television Production, Uncategorized

Congratulations Louisiana – recently ranked #1 State for film production (in the “runaway” from Hollywood category). “The state currently offers motion-picture productions a 30-percent transferable credit on total in-state expenditures,...

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Congratulations to Kacey Arnold!

Author: Gano LemoineOn: Nov 21Categories: Uncategorized

Congratulations to writer/producer/filmmaker and friend, Kacey Arnold, whose courageous documentary is now available through Amazon. http://www.amazon.com/A-Guy-Called-Dad/dp/B005Z5CP8A/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1321910355&sr=8-1 “A Guy Called...

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Top 4 Filmmaker “Must Do” Practices, and Why

Author: Gano LemoineOn: Aug 26Categories: Business Development, Copyright, Film Producing, Filmmakers, Life Rights, Music, Music Licensing, Screenwriting, Television Production, Trademark, Uncategorized

Aspiring filmmakers often let the contract and business details of film production be an afterthought, thinking “that’s not fun. Or creative. And I don’t have the budget for that un-fun, un-creative stuff.  I’m working with...

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My Great Advice… as told by someone else.

Author: Gano LemoineOn: Aug 22Categories: Uncategorized

It’s always gratifying to hear the great advice I give to clients repeated by someone else who’s learned the same lessons. Here is a video of Mike Monteiro of Mule Designs, and his lawyer, sharing their experience – advice I’ve...

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