by Andrew Contiguglia | Nov 10, 2021 | Entertainment Contracts
Student entrepreneurs looking to earn cash as athletes now have the opportunity to take on sponsorship opportunities, thanks to a recent Supreme Court ruling which allows college athletes to make money from their name, image, and likeness (NIL). The Supreme Court...
by Andrew Contiguglia | Jun 17, 2020 | Business, Copyright, Entertainment Contracts, Entertainment Lawyers, Internet Law
Being an influencer on social media presents legal risks. Believe it or not, influencers on social media who neglect these legal concerns can result in misleading advertising, potential liability, and lawsuits for infringement, or censorship. By way of brief example,...
by Andrew Contiguglia | Aug 17, 2019 | Business, Contracts, Copyright, Entertainment Contracts, Internet Law
Startups have enough difficulty getting off the ground. The last thing one needs is to run into a lawsuit and face litigation. Avoiding litigation as a startup becomes a key component to your business strategy. By following these 11 tips for how to avoid litigation as...
by Andrew Contiguglia | Jul 6, 2019 | Business, Copyright, Entertainment Contracts, Internet Law
Ok! So you want to gain an advantage in your business against your competitors? Great! I am a firm believer that learning about business trademark law is a must for every business owner and entrepreneur. Recently, Cardi B made headlines with a trademark-related issue....
by Andrew Contiguglia | Sep 9, 2015 | Business, Contracts, Copyright, Entertainment Contracts
Since we’ve taken the time to go through some basics of contract law, let’s talk about another important business law topic, licensing and releases. Licensing and releases are all about giving and receiving permission. First, a release is the legal concept...
by Andrew Contiguglia | Aug 11, 2015 | Business, Contracts, Entertainment Contracts
Put your contracts in writing! I can’t tell you the number of times I’ve seen friends and clients get screwed because they thought they could formalize a business contract relationship on a handshake deal. I’m sorry, but the old ways of doing business are gone and the...
