Entertainment & Production Companies

The entertainment industry is competitive, and legal risks can stop your production at many points throughout the production cycle. You worked very hard to develop your project, and get the green light to produce it. Don't let a mistake derail your film, tv, music or media project. 

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We understand the challenges that production companies face in the fast-paced and ever-changing entertainment industry. Our experienced attorneys provide comprehensive legal services to help production companies manage legal risks and stay ahead of the competition. 

 

We help production companies in the entertainment industry, including film, television, music, and live events. Our services are tailored to meet the unique needs of production companies, from the development and financing stages of a project through distribution and licensing.

 

Our clients include independent producers, studios, production companies, and streaming platforms. We work with both established companies and emerging startups, providing legal guidance and support to help them navigate the complex and ever-changing landscape of the entertainment industry.

 

We understand the challenges that production companies face in this highly competitive industry, and we are committed to providing our clients with the legal expertise they need to achieve their creative and business goals. Whether you are a new startup, an up and coming creative entrepreneur, or an established production company, we can provide the legal guidance and representation you need to succeed. Contact us today to learn more about how we can help your production company thrive in the entertainment industry.

 

At Lopes Law LLC, we provide a wide range of legal services tailored to meet the needs of production companies, including:

 

• Contract negotiation: We can help production companies negotiate and draft contracts for a variety of entertainment projects, including film, television, music, and live events.

 

• Intellectual property protection: We provide comprehensive intellectual property protection for production companies, including copyright and trademark registration, infringement litigation, and licensing agreements.

 

• Employment issues: We can provide advice and representation to production companies on a wide range of employment law matters, including wage and hour compliance, employee classification, discrimination claims, and employment agreements.

 

• Dispute resolution: We represent production companies in disputes with other companies, investors, or individuals, including breach of contract claims, fraud, and intellectual property disputes.

 

• Financing and investment: We can assist production companies in securing financing for their projects, including drafting and negotiating investment agreements and securities offerings.

 

• Distribution and licensing: We can provide guidance and representation to production companies on distribution and licensing agreements, including negotiating deals with distributors, broadcasters, and streaming platforms.

 

• Talent agreements: We can assist production companies in negotiating and drafting talent agreements, including contracts with actors, writers, directors, and other creatives.

 

• Regulatory compliance: We can help production companies navigate the complex regulatory landscape of the entertainment industry, including compliance with labor laws, safety regulations, and other legal requirements.

 

• Co-production agreements: We can help production companies navigate the legal complexities of co-production agreements, including negotiations with international partners, cross-border financing, and international distribution.

 

• Music rights: We can provide legal support to production companies on issues related to music rights, including clearance of music for use in film, television, and other media, and negotiating music licensing agreements.

 

• Insurance and risk management: We can advise production companies on insurance coverage and risk management strategies to mitigate liability and protect against unforeseen events, such as production delays, accidents, and injuries on set.

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• Production tax incentives: We can help production companies identify and apply for available tax incentives and credits, such as state and federal tax credits, rebates, and grants, to offset production costs and improve the financial viability of their projects.

 

• Tax planning for international productions: We can assist production companies in navigating the complex tax issues that arise in international productions, including tax treaties, withholding taxes, and transfer pricing.

 

• Entity formation and structuring: We can advise production companies on the most tax-efficient entity structure for their particular situation, taking into account factors such as ownership structure, financing, and distribution.

 

• Sales tax: We can advise production companies on sales tax compliance and planning, including nexus analysis, sales tax registration, and sales tax audit defense.

 

• Payroll tax: We can assist production companies in complying with payroll tax obligations, including withholding and remitting payroll taxes, filing payroll tax returns, and resolving payroll tax disputes.

 

At Lopes Law LLC, we are dedicated to providing our clients with comprehensive legal services tailored to meet their specific needs and goals. Whether you are a production company in need of legal guidance on a particular project, in need of production counsel for your project, or seeking ongoing support for your business operations, we are here to help. 

 

Contact Lopes Law LLC today to learn more about how we can help you protect your creative assets and achieve your business objectives. Our expertise in tax planning, intellectual property, employment law, and dispute resolution can give you the peace of mind to focus on what you do best - producing high-quality entertainment content.