Spiller Law Business and Entertainment Law Blog

How to manage business risk during times of political change.

How to avoid pitfalls funding your startup business.

What startup businesses need to be aware of to stay compliant with securities laws when raising money.

The What, Why, and How of Loan-out Companies in the California Entertainment Industry

Starting a business in the music industry or as an independent artist requires passion, creativity, and a solid understanding of music...

A Startup Company's Guide to Rule 144 and Section 83(b)

In an era where creativity fuels the engine of the global economy, the importance of intellectual property (IP) for entertainment...

An Entertainment Lawyer lists the 10 Legal Mistakes to Avoid as an Entertainment Startup Business.

Top 10 Key Elements every business owner and startup founder must include in their Buy-Sell Agreement

How a business lawyer can help you build your company's brand

This post discusses whether California companies should form out-of-state entities. It explores the advantages and disadvantages of doing so

This post speaks of the advantages of businesses working with smaller boutique law firms over big law firms.

A guide to creating a successful startup company

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

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