I need an assumption of risk and liability waiver form to be prepared for a New Jersey sports and entertainment venue. Applicants should be experienced in drafting liability waiver agreements in New Jersey.
The ideal document will be not more than 2 pages long, and cover the assumption of risks appurtenant to the activities of the venue (specific description of activities to be provided upon acceptance). And a simple, plain language and enforceable waiver of liability form to be signed by participants and customers of the venue. Participation in the activities and presence in areas of the venue contain significant, known hazards.
The project was completed promptly and professionally, well in advance of the deadline. Great work.
I need someone to review and send some notes on a 7 page management agreement being offered to an artist (music industry).
Looking for notes on a management agreement. Notes that will serve the best interest of the artist. I will make this a google doc and you can make your notes and edits there.
Background in entertainment please.
Very fast and very thorough.
This job is to write an article on the topic of eSports for a law firm blog that focuses on video games, media, and technology industries.
Please provide up to three topics / working title proposals and will select a topic to take to draft and then final article writing. Topics relate to any legal aspect of esports, including contract, intellectual property, etc. Articles that cover recent industry development or current high profile figures are particularly welcome.
The completed article should be original content based upon your research and analysis, be free of spelling and grammatical errors, around 1,000 – 1,500 words in length, and the language and tone should befit a legal/business blog.
Applicants should have demonstrable knowledge or experience in the esports industry. Please indicate any such experience in the application.
Please note that this is a ghostwriting / work for hire job, and content will be published under the name of a Gamma Law staff member. A solid deliverable may lead to an ongoing engagement writing articles on the topics of eSports or video games. Multiple applicants who meet the above criteria will be accepted.
Thank you for your consideration and we look forward to your proposal.
Edward impressed with his proactive approach, fast turnaround time, and quality of writing. We hope to be working together again soon!
Looking for a Director Agreement for an indy film.
I can provide a form that I like. It should not take too much original drafting.
Marissa is very smart, responsive, prompt and an excellent communicator. The work was great and on a couple points that were unfamiliar to her, she learned quickly. Great work.
A client needs an agreement whereby an influencer/model will create and provide photographs and videos on a weekly schedule in exchange for biweekly payment.
Client will then take that content, edit it as appropriate, and post to model’s social accounts (Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, etc.). Client to retain all profits from monetization of the content.
Terms the client requests:
• He needs to own the rights to the photos/videos/content
• Needs noncompete/exclusivity during contract term
Other terms:
• Model’s payment will be $1,500 every two weeks
• Schedule of model’s required deliverables:
• 4 high quality instagram feed photos per week
• 2 high quality instagram/tiktok feed videos per week
• 6 “lifestyle” story videos (day in the life, talking etc, snapchat style) per week
• 6 high quality photos OR videos per week
• 2 high quality extender pay-per-view videos
Details in description.
Timely and thorough once again.
Response to Expedited Motion to Stay Discovery Pending a Motion to Compel Arbitration. In USDC for Southern District of Florida. Motion, Response and Reply filed and motion is fully briefed waiting court’s decision. Plaintiff, our client, has served discovery on Defendants.
Challenging position to be in as the Court more often grants a stay.
Please have Federal Court litigation experience.
You would need to look at the fully briefed motion to compel as well as the complaint. Motion to stay is 8 pages plus exhibits. Three hours to review, two hours to research and outline response. Three hours of drafting response.
Very pleasaed to work with Michael. His experience offered insight on how to approach complicated issues and helped arrive at a good balance. Work completed in a professional and timely manner.
I’m looking for somone to update a chapter in my Entertainment Industry book. I am seeking someone to research the topic of “Health Insurance and Other Benefits”.
I am now in the process of writing the second/revised/updated Edition to my Entertainment Industry book. Chapter 24, attached, needs a complete update when it comes to an actor’s Health, Dental, Vision insurance and Pension, Disability and other related benefits. All of the information, or certainly the core of it, should (maybe must) come from the SAG-AFTRA website which posts all of the current information. Of course, third-party articles from major and highly reliable sources, ONLY, that discuss it can also be used for reference. This could turn into a series of projects, chapter by chapter.
Elise did a wonderful job and was very easy to work with all the way through. I would very certainly work with her again on future matters.
I need a memorandum discussing the legality of an esports event company displaying advertisements from advertisers who run online esports betting services. The company will be displaying these advertisements at in-person events and online. What is the legality of doing so on a federal level and in California, based on current law?
Provide a summary of the relevant laws at issue, an analysis of the legality of advertising these esports betting services, and a short summary of the findings (yes or no, is it okay to run these advertisements).
Edward did an excellent job with my research project, providing clear recommendations and citations on what was a difficult assignment. Highly recommended!
Client needs a contract under which she will manage and grow the Instagram account of her friend. Rather than a flat monthly rate, the parties have agreed that Client will be compensated as a percentage of the revenue that the friend generates through her Instagram page (via ad deals, endorsements, etc), with different percentage tiers based on the size of the page (e.g., 40% of revenue while the page has <800k followers, 30% while between 800k and 1M, etc). Both parties in California.
I have an idea of how I would prepare this, but if you are interested, I would like you to draft the agreement.
The rate for this is lower than I would normally offer because I agreed to a 50% discount for this first project for a new client.
Thorough, accurate, and timely.
We are soliciting writers to contribute articles that provide legal perspectives and insights on the esports industry.
Please provide up to three topics / working title proposals and will select a topic to take to draft and then final article writing. Topics relate to any legal aspect of video games, including contract, intellectual property, etc. Articles that cover recent industry development or current high profile figures are particularly welcome.
The completed article should be original content based upon your research and analysis, be free of spelling and grammatical errors, around 1,000 – 1,500 words in length, and the language and tone should befit a legal/business blog.
Applicants should have demonstrable knowledge or experience in the video games industry. Please indicate any such experience in your application.
Please note that this is a ghostwriting / work for hire job, and content will be published under the name of a staff member. A solid deliverable may lead to an ongoing engagement writing articles on the topics of eSports or video games. Multiple applicants who meet the above criteria will be accepted.
Thank you for your consideration and we look forward to your proposal.
A solid submission and excellent responsiveness - the job was completed in very good time.
I need a response to a motion to dismiss based on a new filing to overturn an arbitration proceeding below. Plaintiff, an entertainment agent, was successful in the below arbitration against his client to pay commissions for the remainder of the client’s career. Not only was the law wrongly applied, the matter should not have been subject to arbitration. We filed a new complaint for damages in the California court, and Defendant has filed a motion to dismiss arguing that a new complaint is the improper procedural mechanism.
The motion to dismiss is very short, but the research is not limited to the California courts, where the complaint is filed because the Plaintiff relies on case law outside of California.
Chris’s work is excellent and exceeds expectations. He provided a draft that is ready to submit, without any modifications. I will be using Chris again.
Indie label refuses to show its artist/my client a publishing contract it entered into as client’s administrator of his publishing. Client needs to see the entire contract before he can assent to an agreement he has never seen and to know what the advance was and what his responsibilities and obligations are under the contract. Indie label refuses and says it has privity of contract with publisher and that only it is entitled to see the contract, know financial terms, etc.
Seeking demand that includes artist’s right to see contract based on precedent.
Jon is an asset to this platform. He asked questions that showed other issues to consider and really put in the effort to get what was needed. I truly appreciated working with him and will definitely work with him again. He is a star on my team.
This is a short research project, not a super in depth study:
When did Quibi launch?
What is the cost of this streaming subscription?
Provide a comparison cost vs. cost of other streaming companies (e.g. Netflix, Disney+, Amazon, Hulu, Peacock, CBSAllAccess, HBOMax, Tictok, YouTube - you can limit this cost comparison to 10 other streamers.
Will Quibi last? Please find article?
I have heard that Quibi was sued by some company for some sort of technology violation. I would like the name of the case, maybe the citation, and maybe a very short sentence or two summary of what is going on with that case.
You can find the article and summarize those and send me a link to the source material. When it comes to the question of Will Quibi last, include what reviewers say about it, and how does it fit in with viewers needs during the coronavirus pandemic.
Nareissa was awesome. I highly recommend her. Five Stars.
I need a simple three party agreement to transfer seat licenses.
Three party agreement to transfer seat license upon issuance and periodic payments for the price.
Great job, good input and responsive.
In my work to update a Chapter in my Entertainment Industry book, I am seeking someone to research the topic of “What Actors Earn in Film, TV and Commercials”.
I am now in the process of writing the second/revised/updated Edition to my Entertainment Industry book. Chapter 23, attached, needs a complete update when it comes to an actor’s earnings, not only in Film, TV and Commercials (as the current title of the chapter suggests), but with the evolution of the industry since this book first came out in the world of Streaming such as Netflix, Disney +, CBSAllAccess, etc. (known as OTT), and other major sources of income, the chapter needs to be expanded in those areas as well. All of the information, or certainly the core of it, should (maybe must) come from the SAG-AFTRA website which posts all of the current information related to SAG-AFTRA Scale Earning. Reading the attached chapter will help you understand what needs updating. Of course, third-party articles from major and highly reliable sources, ONLY, that discuss it can also be used for reference. This could turn into a series of projects, chapter by chapter.
Ebonee did a great job on a tedious request that I hired her to do for me. She is not only persistent but 100% dedicated to get the job done right, whatever it takes. She also has a great demeanor and is easy to work with so I expect to ask her to handle future projects for me.
I need a contract for a client to use with musicians who will be part of a “virtual” music group. It would include rights to their likeness, musical contributions, etc. - whatever is standard.
I need a contract for a client to use with musicians who will be part of a “virtual” music group. It would include rights to their likeness, musical contributions, etc. - whatever is standard.
I can provide more instructions from client. I generally like contracts drafted in a more reader-friendly and less lawyerly style, but I will most likely do a pass on it myself.
Jeffrey did a great job, delivered on time, and was very patient with my slow start and some client waffling. Work product looks great and will be very helpful! Highly recommended!
Research jurisdictional issues and potential causes of action against a 501(c)6 sports league by investors defrauded by the owner of a member team. Provide relevant case law and a written summary of findings.
Project will require a short (15-30 minute) virtual conference with the hiring attorney to review the fact pattern, possible legal theories of recovery, and research objectives (via phone, Zoom, GoToMeeting, or Skype). Provide relevant case law and a written summary of findings. Must track time and provide time records for the project.
Through, detailed, and comprehensive research & analysis. Good communication. Highly recommended.
This is further to my work to update a Chapter in my Entertainment Industry book titled “Safe Stardom”. I am asking you to research the topic of “Your Hollywood Labor Unions”.
Elise, this chapter needs an update. The core of the information is correct and valid, however, since writing the book in 2014 the two major Unions for Actors/Actresses, SAG and AFTRA merged. It happened as I was writing the book, but the merger as of now was, in the mind of most, a long time ago. So while we can mention the merger if we like for historic purposes, there now is ONE Union, SAG-AFTRA. Since you are a good writer, I will leave it to you to decide how to now blend the information and make it feel current. I suggest a review of the SAG-AFTRA official website as a starting place, but there may be articles, or even recent articles, that talk about the Pros and Cons of being a Member of SAG-AFTRA.
Here are a few very important points:
(1) Rule One as it is called, is very important, so that section must remain, however, let’s make sure the Union did not enhance or restate the rule in any way (not too likely), or expand it or threaten more serious punishment for violators. If they did, and posted a Notice, and it is recent (last year of two) let’s give the date.
(2) Normally I don’t mention what it costs to join, but I am thinking a short paragraph about the fees (somewhere near $3,300 in year 1) payable in lump sum or on a plan they now allow, might be wise, but it has to say, “As of Month, 2020....”. (3) While reseaching please see what they now say about being SAGE-AFTRA Eligible. Lots of people what to know about it, so we may need something on that topic. I can explain it in a telephone call in 5 quick minutes if you like, but we would want the official statement from SAG-AFTRA (if they have one)
(4) Finally, while I normally don’t like mentioning Financial Core” aka FICOR I don’t think I can avoid it anymore since more and more actors are exercising this right. SAG-AFTRA will not admit it, but they hate FICOR. I don’t want to dwell on this topic but I think I am remise in the year 2020 not to mention it. I hope you can write a little about it.... what it means, the pros and cons, etc. However, keep in mind, you can’t likely get the true pros and cons from the SAG-AFTRA site because they will likely only trash talk it, which is one-sided. If you need to chat with me about any of these sub-issues, we can do so.
Elise is awesome and I will hope to absolutely use her again in the future.
I need an assumption of risk and liability waiver form to be prepared for a New Jersey sports and entertainment venue. Applicants should be experienced in drafting liability waiver agreements in New Jersey.
The ideal document will be not more than 2 pages long, and cover the assumption of risks appurtenant to the activities of the venue (specific description of activities to be provided upon acceptance). And a simple, plain language and enforceable waiver of liability form to be signed by participants and customers of the venue. Participation in the activities and presence in areas of the venue contain significant, known hazards.
The project was completed promptly and professionally, well in advance of the deadline. Great work.
This is further work on Safe Stardom. This is a spicy and sensitive topic. The Chapter title is: “Hollywood Children and the Paparazzi”.
Elise, this chapter need a refresh more than anything else.
You will quickly see reference, at p. 174 to California’s original Anti-Paparazzi Act of 2005, but that is now a LONG time ago. So we best check if that law was further amended even beyond my mention of the 2009 amendment, also a long time ago.
My book can mention history a bit, but the purpose of the book is not to lecture parents or educate parents about the history of the law. Not at all. So I must be careful about doing that in this upcoming 2020 version.
Also, on p. 174 I gave then relevant examples citing Jennifer Aniston and others. I will let you decide if those can be updated (based on more recent news articles) or should be removed, or since Jennifer is still so famous it is OK to leave reference to her. We can discuss if you like.
There is also reference to “the new law” of 2014, the year my book was published. It was a big deal then, but that is a long time ago so we must see if that law changed or what happened. Again, no real focus on a history lesson, but rather the topic at hand.
On p. 175 I talk about the history of the constitution but that is different since those are basic fundamental rights that impact the whole topic. I would likely leave that in the chapter but we can discuss or play with it if you wish to propose something.
On pp. 175-176 I tell all about the 2009 amendment (mentioned above), and we best check if that changed at all (not too likely).
On pp. 176 (bottom)- 177 I talk all about the 2014 amendment, so again we better be sure this is still good law and if not you and I better discuss. There could also be case law that impacts it so we better see if a Calif. Appellate or Supreme Court spoke about this law and what they said. If they held the statute unconstitutional, we better figure that out and that would change things a lot. If they left it alone, we can discuss the law (as I have done) without constant reference to the year written.
In the last section, pp. 177 (bottom) - 179, called “What Else Can Be Done” I gave what was then the very current thinking on the topic, but I am guessing that the topic has been revisited by scholars in articles to tell us if the law worked, failed, etc., maybe even some key California Supreme Court Case that discusses it -- but more likely an article or two.
One last comment, always remember the audience -- the primary readers, are parents, not judges, lawyers, producers, but rather Moms and Dads of all levels of education, and while you see I never talk down to them, I keep things simple and easy to understand and comprehend. Parents’ feedback has been amazing because of this and I want that to continue.
I have worked with Elise previously and her work continues to be nothing less than stellar!!
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