Spiller Law Business and Entertainment Law Blog

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Who are Founders and What is a Startup Founders' Agreement?

When there are multiple Founders of a business startup, a Founder’s Agreement is essential to establish rights and obligations among them.

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LLC Dissolution - A guide to dissolving a film production LLC (limited liability company)

San Francisco entertainment lawyer, Lindsay Spiller, explains the steps involved in dissolving or terminating a single-purpose film LLC.

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GDPR (The EU's General Data Protection Regulation) — What US small businesses should know about it

The GDPR sets a high standard for consumer privacy. US businesses with a global outreach should assess whether they are in compliance

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How to sell your film at Cannes and AFM -- Interview with Michael Hayes of Prolific Pictures

Michael Hayes explains how to film producers can work with their sales agents to get the best results with their film.

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5 Mistakes To Avoid When Buying A Business

San Francisco business lawyer Lindsay Spiller lists five mistakes to avoid when buying a business.

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Scenes from a "Spiller Law Coffee"

Scenes from a "Spiller Law" coffee in San Francisco, a monthly coffee hosted by Attorney Lindsay Spiller

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Cannes Film Festival 2018

San Francisco-based film, music, and entertainment lawyer, Lindsay Spiller takes you on a video tour of the Cannes film festival.

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A Day At MIPCOM

San Francisco entertainment lawyer, Lindsay Spiller, takes you on a video tour of MIPCOM, an annual television market held in Cannes

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The Cannes Film Market

Entertainment lawyer, Lindsay Spiller, takes you on a tour of the Cannes Film Festival (the Marché)

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Why Independent Film Producers need Business Plans: An interview with Louise Levinson

Expert film business plan advisor, Louise Levinson, gives reasons why a business plan is essential to a successful independent film project.

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Interview with Music Exec John Stix: "How to break into the Music Industry"

Music exec, John Stix, gives advice on how to break into the music business.

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Interview with Music Publishing Executive Monica Corton: "Music Licensing for Filmmakers"

Entertainment lawyer, Lindsay Spiller, interviews music industry executive, Monica Corton about music licensing for filmmakers.

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Finders Fees -- Finders Exemption in California

San Francisco business lawyer, Lindsay Spiller, interviews attorney Al Fishman about California's law regarding finders fees.

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Sales Agents' advice to Filmmakers

San Francisco-based entertainment lawyer, Lindsay Spiller, interviews film sales agents at Cannes about advice for film producers.

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Cannes Scooter Getaway

Entertainment attorney escapes on a scooter for a respite from the craziness of the Cannes Film Festival (Le Marché du Cannes)

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Meet an Entertainment Lawyer

A television interview with entertainment attorney, Lindsay Spiller. Lindsay is a film and music lawyer based in San Francisco

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