September 25, 2021
BY Steven C. Beer & Neil J. Rosini
Legal FAQ
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May 13, 2021When may a documentary producer record a telephone call or conversation? On January 2, 2021, former President Trump and his counsel called Georgia
February 4, 2021What role can mediation play in resolving disputes that arise during production of documentary films? Warning: producing documentaries can be
October 24, 2020Liability Claims in the COVID Era; Legal Protections for Journalists; Precautions against Defamation
By Julie Angell, Steven C. Beer & Neil J. Rosini
June 10, 2020By Steven Beer, Neil Rosini & Julie Angell How can geoblocking impact the video-on-demand marketplace? Geoblocking technology restricts access to
March 4, 2020It's tempting to take photos and excerpts of clips from seemingly non-professional sources that have been uploaded to YouTube and other internet
October 31, 2019Why is the insurance concept of “voluntary parting” a problem for equipment owners in peer-to-peer rentals? “Voluntary parting” refers to an
August 22, 2019By Steven Beer, Jake Levy and Neil Rosini This edition of Legal FAQ answers an assortment of questions relating to treatment of celebrities in remote
July 24, 2019By Steven Beer, Jake Levy and Neil Rosini Foreign production and distribution of a documentary raise a variety of distinct legal issues. Here are
January 23, 2019Legal FAQ: When production of a documentary is just getting off the ground, filmmakers have an opportunity to memorialize the terms of relationships with investors, employees for hire, and co-producers, among others. Not taking the time and trouble to do so can make life difficult later.