by Gano Lemoine | Nov 16, 2012 | 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 and skill...
by Gano Lemoine | Sep 6, 2012 | 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 clarify,...
by Gano Lemoine | Aug 6, 2012 | 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\” – Sitcom as...
by Gano Lemoine | Jan 9, 2012 | 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....
by Gano Lemoine | Dec 21, 2011 | 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, with no...
by Gano Lemoine | Nov 21, 2011 | Uncategorized
Congratulations to writer/producer/filmmaker and friend, Kacey Arnold, whose courageous documentary is now available through Amazon. “A Guy Called Dad” provides an intimate look at schizophrenia through Kacey’s experience with her schizophrenic...