June 10, 2020
By Steven Beer, Neil Rosini & Julie Angell How can geoblocking impact the video-on-demand marketplace? Geoblocking technology restricts access to
Legal FAQ
March 4, 2020
It'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, 2019
Why is the insurance concept of “voluntary parting” a problem for equipment owners in peer-to-peer rentals? “Voluntary parting” refers to an
August 22, 2019
By 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, 2019
By 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, 2019
Legal 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.
October 12, 2018
Long-term success in documentary-making is best supported by a good grasp of legal basics. This Legal Q&A answers one question: What are some of
August 30, 2018
The First Amendment forbids laws that abridge freedom of the press. For this reason, federal, state and local law in the US can't compel a journalist
April 18, 2018
By Steven Beer, Jake Levy and Neil Rosini To generate income and engage new audiences, documentary producers are increasingly turning to educational
January 9, 2018
By Steven Beer, Jake Levy and Neil Rosini Archive agreements have much in common with every other legally-binding license. They must identify the