Episodes
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Rights of Publicity and Privacy in True Crime Stories – Entertainment Law Asked & Answered
AUDIO: TRANSCRIPT: http://firemark.com Tom has a terrific question about recounting a true-crime story from long ago… Hi, I’m attorney Gordon Firemark, and this is Asked and Answered, where I answer your entertainment law questions, to help you take your career and business to the next level. OK,...
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Music Rights in Video of Play – Entertainment Law Asked & Answered
AUDIO: TRANSCRIPT: http://firemark.com Scott asks a tricky question about music rights for video of a stage production… Hi, I’m attorney Gordon Firemark, and this is Asked and Answered, where I answer your entertainment law questions, to help you take your career and business to the next level.…
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How To Get Permission to Use a Song in a Film or Video – Entertainment Law Asked & Answered
AUDIO: TRANSCRIPT: http://firemark.com Music Rights – How do you get permission to use a song in your video or film? Hi, I’m Gordon Firemark, and this is Asked and Answered, where I answer common entertainment law questions, so you can take your entertainment industry career and business, or just...
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Posting Cover Videos of Songs – Entertainment Law Asked & Answered
AUDIO: TRANSCRIPT: http://firemark.com Can you cover a song and post a video of it on your YouTube or Facebook? Hi, I’m Gordon Firemark, and this is Asked and Answered, where I answer common entertainment law questions, so you can take your entertainment industry career and business, or just your...
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Fair Use: Presidential Debate Footage – Entertainment Law Asked & Answered
AUDIO: TRANSCRIPT: http://firemark.com Paul has a question about using clips from a presidential debate from years ago on his radio show. Hi, I’m attorney Gordon Firemark, and this is Asked and Answered, where I answer your entertainment law questions, to help you take your career and business to...
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What to do about an Agent who isn’t Paying – Entertainment Law Asked & Answered
AUDIO: TRANSCRIPT: http://firemark.com What could you do if your agent is taking too long to get you your money after they’ve been paid. Hi, I’m Gordon Firemark, and this is Asked and Answered, where I help you take your career and business in entertainment to the next level. David wrote in: What...
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Trademark for Album Titles – Entertainment Law Asked & Answered
AUDIO: TRANSCRIPT: http://firemark.com Should you register a trademark for your album title? Hi, I’m attorney Gordon Firemark, and this is Asked and Answered, where I answer your entertainment law questions, to help you take your career and business to the next level. So, David wrote in with…
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When Should You Register Your Copyrights – Entertainment Law Asked & Answered
AUDIO: TRANSCRIPT: http://firemark.com When should you register your copyrights? Hi, I’m Gordon Firemark, and this is Asked and Answered, where I help you take your career and business in entertainment to the next level. One of the most common questions I get from clients I the business is about...
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Using Celebrity Guests’ Photos to Promote an Interview Show – Entertainment Law Asked & Answered
AUDIO: TRANSCRIPT: http://firemark.com Matt has a question about promoting his podcast episodes with images of his celebrity guests. I’m entertainment lawyer Gordon Firemark, and this is Asked and Answered, where I provide answers to common legal questions, so you can take your career and…
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Having a Character in a Play Sing a Song (Grand Rights) – Entertainment Law Asked & Answered
AUDIO: TRANSCRIPT: http://firemark.com Elizabeth wrote in with a question about having a character in her play sing a song… I’m entertainment lawyer Gordon Firemark, and this is Asked and Answered, where I provide answers to common legal questions, so you can take your career and business in...
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How do I Know Whether an Offer is a Good One – Entertainment Law Asked & Answered
AUDIO: TRANSCRIPT: http://firemark.com Amin wrote in with a question about how to evaluate a film option that’s been offered. I’m Entertainment Lawyer Gordon Firemark, and this is Asked and Answered, where I answer your questions about the business, so you can take things to the next level. Amin...
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Location Releases – Entertainment Law Asked & Answered
AUDIO: TRANSCRIPT: http://firemark.com George writes in with a question about location releases and permissions. I’m Gordon Firemark and this is asked and answered where entertainment law questions so you can take your career and business to the next level. So, here’s George’s question: I am a...
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Using Film Clips in Movie Reviews – Entertainment Law Asked & Answered
AUDIO: TRANSCRIPT: www.firemark.com Brief Explanation of Fair Use YouTube’s Strike Policy Tim wrote in with a question about his movie reviews channel on YouTube. I’m Entertainment Lawyer Gordon Firemark, and this is Asked and Answered, where I answer your questions, so you can take your business...
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Is it ok to offer screen credit? – Entertainment Law Asked & Answered
AUDIO: TRANSCRIPT: www.firemark.com Blake is wondering about whether he can promise a producer credit to someone in exchange for bringing in some talent to a project. Hi, I’m entertainment lawyer Gordon Firemark. This is asked and answered where I help you learn what you need to know to take your...
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Featuring real people in a fictional work – Entertainment Law Asked and Answered
AUDIO: TRANSCRIPT: www.firemark.com Fair Use – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DlIXcqnVM50 Can you mention famous people in your book, play or movie? I’m Gordon Firemark, and this is Asked and Answered, where I answer entertainment law questions like this so you can take your career in...
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Using short clips in educational video – Entertainment Law Asked & Answered
AUDIO: TRANSCRIPT: www.firemark.com A fellow attorney wrote in with a question about using short film clips… Hi, I am Gordon Firemark and this is asked and answered, where I take your entertainment law questions so you can take your career and business in entertainment to the next level. Stick...
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Favored Nations – Entertainment Law Asked & Answered
AUDIO: TRANSCRIPT: www.firemark.com Blog Reader “Bob” wrote in with the question about what sometimes referred to as a favored nations cause. I’m Gordon Firemark, and this is Asked and Answered. My answer is just a minute away. Blog Reader “Bob” wrote in with this question: “If a theatre is…
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Can I Name my Characters after Famous Characters from Old Book – Entertainment Law Asked & Answered
AUDIO: TRANSCRIPT: www.firemark.com Will you get in trouble if you name your characters after famous characters from an older book or film? Hi, I’m entertainment lawyer Gordon Firemark, and this is Asked and Answered, where I answer common entertainment law questions, so you can take your career…
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Is Copyright Registration Required Before Licensing – Entertainment Law Asked & Answered
AUDIO: TRANSCRIPT: www.firemark.com Does a song have to be registered with the copyright office before you can obtain a license to use it in your film or other project? Hi, I’m entertainment lawyer Gordon Firemark, and this is Asked and Answered, where I answer common entertainment law questions,...
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Interview Releases – Entertainment Law Asked & Answered
AUDIO: TRANSCRIPT: www.firemark.com Do you need permission to write a book based on your interviews with public figures? Hi, I’m entertainment lawyer Gordon Firemark, and this is Asked and Answered, where I answer common entertainment law questions, so you can take your career to the next level....
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Which Country’s Law – Entertainment Law Asked & Answered
AUDIO: TRANSCRIPT: www.firemark.com Carlos wrote in with a question about which country’s law will apply to his film. I’m Gordon Firemark, and this is Asked & Answered… where I answer entertainment law questions from industry professionals so you can take your career and business to the next…
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When is a Parody a Parody? – Entertainment Law Asked & Answered
AUDIO: TRANSCRIPT: www.firemark.com When is a parody a parody? Hi, I’m Gordon Firemark, and this is Asked and Answered, where I answer your burning entertainment law questions, so you can take your career and business to the next level. Bob wrote me an email to ask: Question: In general, what are...
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Entertainment Law Asked & Answered – Licensing Music For Kids Performance School
AUDIO: TRANSCRIPT: www.firemark.com Entertainment Law Asked & Answered – Grand Rights and Sound Recordings: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N9ZVN8HT4uo Jamie wrote in with an interesting question about music licensing in theatre… Hi, I am Gordon Firemark and this is asked and answered, where I…
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