Los Angeles, CA
Business Lawyer at Los Angeles, CA
Practice Areas: Business, Entertainment ... +2 more
When it is too late to sue for copyright infringement in the 9th Circuit (CA)? The 9th Circuit's excellent adventure: Clarifying the discovery rule and the damages bar. Accrual of a claim: Incident of...
See Full GuideReason No. 10 They're writing Top Ten lists relating to Avvo. Reason No. 9 They're reading Top Ten lists relating to Avvo. Reason No. 8 They secretly look down on anyone who's got less than a Level 5...
See Full GuideThese myths never die, but I wish they would. "If a contract isn't in writing, there's no contract." There's a grain of truth to this one, but only a grain. Same goes for its cousin "I never signed a...
See Full Guide"Forum selection" means home turf. Always try to choose your own battleground. Planning for the Worst It may seem negative to put thought into how and where you're going to resolve a dispute if one co...
See Full GuideA contract with a minor is a little more complicated than a contract with an adult. Make Sure Your Contract is the Kind That Can Be Court Approved Minors aren't legally able to enter into contracts be...
See Full GuideKnow what kinds of contracts exist, how to prove their breach, and strategic ways to draft them Oral, written or implied? In California, oral agreements are as enforceable as written ones, although or...
See Full GuideMusic publishing is a business of pennies, but those pennies can add up, especially when you consider how long copyrights last How Songs Make Money A song is owned by its music publisher. Unless you'...
See Full GuideSongwriting is often collaborative. It's also something that's best to document AT THE TIME of the songwriting. That's just a good rule; agree on terms BEFORE there's money and credit to fight over, a...
See Full GuideStrategies to protect your intellectual property include WGAW and Copyright Office registrations, copyright notice, and a Collaboration Agreement. But the most effective thing you can do to give notic...
See Full GuideThere's no excuse not to register your intellectual property for a copyright: it's cheap ($45, as of February 2026 for one work), quick to apply (although it does take some months for Copyright Office...
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