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106 : The Flow: Episode 106 - Cover Your Assets: Legal Must-Knows for Podcasters Ecamm Network Listen to The Flow Think your podcast is legally sound? Think again. In this must-listen episode of The Flow, we're joined by Gordon Firemark, the go-to podcast lawyer, to break down the legal essentials every podcaster needs to know. From copyright concerns and guest releases to music licensing, trademarks, and how to protect your content — Gordon shares actionable advice that could save your show (and your wallet).Whether you're just starting out or have hundreds of episodes under your belt, this episode is your legal crash course to podcasting smart and staying protected.We'll cover:✅ AI-Generated Content & Copyright: Who Owns What?✅ Guest Releases & Interview Rights: Are You Covered?✅ Music, Clips, and Copyright Claims: What You Can and Can't Use✅ And more!

Gordon Firemark, The Podcast Lawyer™, returns to "The Business Storytelling Podcast" for Episode 704 to discuss the impact of the new FTC rules on podcasters.Join us and feel free to listen to his previous appearance on Episode 253 here: https://lnkd.in/ge_n9Jmy Grab his book here: https://amzn.to/3OoUDZY

In this episode, Steve Fretzin and Gordon Firemark discuss:Podcasting as a tool for branding, content creation, and growthLegal and ethical essentials for podcastingStreamlining podcast production with AI and techLeveraging unique marketing strategies to enhance professional presence Key Takeaways:Podcasting generates diverse discoverable content by utilizing video, audio, and transcription, which can be repurposed into clips, blog posts, or courses to expand reach.Preparation with detailed outlines, structured workflows, and AI tools simplifies production.Legal consent from guests is essential, covering recording, editing, and perpetual use, including AI-related content integrity.Success relies on audience-building through consistent, targeted content that establishes authority and drives client acquisition and referrals. "Once you do [podcasting], I think it is a fantastic way of getting the word out and publishing your message on a regular basis." —  Gordon Firemark Got a challenge growing your law practice? Email me at steve@fretzin.com with your toughest question, and I'll answer it live on the show—anonymously, just using your first name! Thank you to our Sponsors!Rankings.io: https://rankings.io/Rainmakers Roundtable: https://www.fretzin.com/lawyer-coaching-and-training/peer-advisory-groups/ Episode References: The Expert Edge Podcast with Colin Boyd: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/expert-edge-podcast/id1500505303 About Gordon Firemark: Gordon Firemark, widely known as "The Podcast Lawyer™," is a seasoned entertainment attorney specializing in podcasting law. With 32 years of experience, he advises podcasters and clients in theater, film, television, and digital media. A sought-after speaker and writer on legal issues affecting digital creators, Gordon has been featured in numerous podcasts, webinars, and industry events. He hosts the Entertainment Law Update podcast (since 2009) and Legit Podcast Pro, providing expert insights on podcasting law. Gordon is also the author of the Podcast, Blog & New Media Producer's Legal Survival Guide and develops online courses for creatives, entrepreneurs, and small firm lawyers. Connect with Gordon Firemark:  Website: https://firemark.comEmail: gfiremark@firemark.comLinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/gfiremarkFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/gfiremarkInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/gordonfiremark/ Connect with Steve Fretzin:LinkedIn: Steve FretzinTwitter: @stevefretzinInstagram: @fretzinsteveFacebook: Fretzin, Inc.Website: Fretzin.comEmail: Steve@Fretzin.comBook: Legal Business Development Isn't Rocket Science and more!YouTube: Steve FretzinCall Steve directly at 847-602-6911  Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it. 

78 : The Flow: Episode 78 - The Legal Side of Podcasting Ecamm Network Listen to The Flow Podcasting, especially video podcasting, can be a great way to share your message with the world. There are so many things to learn and do, but it's hard to know where to start if you've never done it before. Producing a podcast can initially seem daunting; it's easy to feel overwhelmed when starting something new. Using a Video First approach with Ecamm Live will make it much easier and save you lots of time.The Flow is here to help. We'll take you step-by-step through creating a video podcast, from planning and production to promotion and monetization. You'll learn how to build an efficient workflow that will make your content shine, leaving you to focus on creating great content.This week on The Flow, Katie is joined by The Podcast Lawyer™ himself, Gordon Firemark. We'll be talking all about the legal side of podcasting. What can you do? What shouldn't you do? And what are the best practices? Gordon Firemark helps creatives, artists, entrepreneurs and others achieve the dream of getting their messages out and making a meaningful impact with their craft. He has practiced media, entertainment and business law since 1992 and is often referred to as The Podcast Lawyer™.A podcaster himself, he's been producing and hosting the Entertainment Law Update podcast since 2009, and in 2020, launched the More, Better, Faster podcast which offers insights and advice to creative professionals and businesses who want to achieve more, better, faster. Gordon is the author of the Podcast, Blog & New Media Producer''s Legal Survival Guide and creator of several online courses for creatives.His undergraduate degree in radio, television and film and experience in live theatre production informs his thinking about all things legal. In addition to his busy law practice, He teaches Entertainment Law at Columbia College Hollywood, Intellectual Property and Media Law at Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising, and Contract law at Pepperdine Law School.Find him online at https://gordonfiremark.comChapters

Episode 39: Every online business should be creating content. The problem is that when you create content, you can open yourself up to legal liabilities you may not be aware of.In this episode, Gordon Firemark explains how to use disclosures, disclaimers, trademarks, copyrights, and other legal tools keep your business safe from legal trouble.About Gordon Firemark: Gordon is a lawyer who specializes in entertainment law, specifically in the area of podcasting. He is often referred to as "The Podcast Lawyer™" due to his extensive experience advising and representing podcasters on legal matters.Gordon is also a well-known speaker and writer on legal issues affecting podcasters, and has been featured in numerous podcasts, webinars, and industry events. He is highly regarded for his expertise in podcasting law, and is a go-to resource for podcasters looking to protect their legal interests.A podcaster himself, he's been producing and hosting the Entertainment Law Update podcast since 2009. And more recently a livestream and podcast entitled “Legit Podcast Pro” Gordon is also the author of the Podcast, Blog & New Media Producer's Legal Survival Guide and creator of several online courses for creatives and entrepreneurs.Get Your Free Disclaimer & Disclosures Guide: https://www.gordonfiremark.com/disclaimerguide Connect with Gordon: http://facebook.com/gfiremark http://linkedin.com/in/gfiremark http://youtube.com/gfiremark https://www.threads.net/@gordonfiremark http://twitter.com/gfiremark http://instagram.com/gordonfiremarkWant to learn more about how to build a successful online business from the ground up? Grab your FREE copy of our online course, "Zero to $20k Blueprint" where you'll learn how to build a simple, scalable online marketing system that will quickly generate paying customers & clients for your online business.Get it NOW, by visiting our website at https://DigitalTrailblazer.com✅ Connect With Us:Website - https://DigitalTrailblazer.comFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/digitaltrailblazer/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@digitaltrailblazerTwitter: https://twitter.com/DgtlTrailblazerInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/DigitalTrailblazer

As we usually do on Wednesdays, we're diving into the podcast news headlines, but today, we're adding a twist inspired by a recent story that caught my eye. A female indie podcaster from Australia made headlines by winning a trademark case over her podcast name, "Financial Foreplay." This got me thinking about the importance of unique podcast names and the lengths creators go to ensure theirs stands out. So, I've invited a few members of our community to share their stories and insights on naming their shows. Episode Highlights: [2:40] Ice-breaker: How did you come up with your podcast name and, did you consider if somebody else had that name? [4:39] Podcast naming and branding challenges. [7:22] Podcast naming and branding. [12:43] Podcast naming and trademarking. [16:26] Branding and podcasting with Jason Cercone. [20:58] AI News, including Claude 3.0, Gemini, and Zapier Central. [29:02] AI-generated audio ads and their effectiveness in podcasting. [35:36] Deep fake videos and their potential misuse. [37:49] AI-generated podcasts, transcripts, and subtitles. [43:28] Translating podcasts with AI, challenges and limitations. [47:41] Podcasting, AI, and translation features. [51:05] Podcasting, growth, and upcoming events. [58:18] Naming a 'podcast review' podcast. [1:00:23] Podcast name ideas and strategies. Links & Resources: Claude 3: https://www.anthropic.com/  Alibaba Emo: https://humanaigc.github.io/emote-portrait-alive/  Zapier Central: https://zapier.com/central Spotify Voice Translation Article (mentioned by Sid Meadows): https://newsroom.spotify.com/2023-09-25/ai-voice-translation-pilot-lex-fridman-dax-shepard-steven-bartlett/ The Podcast Lawyer: https://firemark.com/legit-podcast-pro-podcast/ 'Let's Blow This Up" with Jason Cercone: bombtrackmedia.com/letsblowthisup The journey to naming a podcast is filled with creativity, strategic thinking, and legal considerations. It's a crucial step in defining your brand and connecting with your audience. If you've enjoyed this episode, please remember to rate, follow, share, and review the Podcasting Morning Chat! Join us LIVE every weekday morning at 7am ET (US) on ⁠Clubhouse⁠: ⁠https://www.clubhouse.com/house/empowered-podcasting-e6nlrk0w⁠ (Coming soon to LinkedIn Live...)  Brought to you by ⁠iRonickMedia.com⁠ and ⁠NextGenPodcaster.com⁠ Please note that some links may be affiliate links, which support the hosts of the PMC. Thank you! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/podmornchat/message

OVERCOMING YOUR CHALLENGE What is your biggest challenge? I asked that recently to podcasters on my email list. On this episode, I'll help you through a few of them. DO THE WORK Whatever your challenge, do the little work daily to build your foundation. Country artist Chris Young is a great example. The first time Chris Young came to town was around 2009. He played in the radio station conference room to about 20 people. This was shortly after he was the winner of the 4th season of the TV show "Nashville Star" in 2006. The next time here in town, he played to a small club with a few other artists for a few hundred people. Over the next few years, Chris returned to town as the opening act for a variety of other artists. Each time he played to a few more people than the last. Finally in 2019, Chris came to town to headline his own show for about 5,000 people. He has done that a few other times since then. Here is a guy that got great exposure on a television singing competition with a big audience. He has put in the consistent and methodical work over time to get where he is today. Other artists on the singing shows don't make it, because they haven't put in the work to create the relationship over time. Just look at the winners of American Idol, like Ruben Studdard, Fantasia Barrino, Taylor Hicks and Jordin Sparks. They didn't put in the work. Carrie Underwood and Kelly Clarkson have been working for years to get where they are today even after their American Idol start. You can't create a relationship in 20 weeks of a tv season. It takes years. Do the work. Get rich slowly. Whatever your challenge, give it time. Let's look at a few of these questions. THE DOWNLOADS CHALLENGE I'm trying all the things to increase downloads. I send out a weekly email and post on social media. I also mention my podcast when it's applicable on music teacher Facebook groups. I've been a guest on a few podcasts. I guess my biggest challenge is not knowing what else I can do to grow downloads. They are increasing but very slowly. Maybe that's normal? Thanks, - Jeanette Yes, Jeanette, that is normal. I know we don't like to hear that it takes time. But, it takes time. Rarely will you see your downloads grow at a huge rate unless you get in front of a large pool of your ideal clients. Greg Payne is one of my clients. He hosts the Cool Grandpa podcast. As he was growing his podcast, he was able to get mentioned in an article in the New York Times. Who reads the New York Times? Typically a lot of people who are grandparents. Greg doubled his downloads overnight. Getting into the New York Times isn't something we can do everyday. However, you can find other influencers who speak to your ideal clients. Those influencers make great partners. To find the influencers who have the attention of your ideal target listener, begin by defining your listener. You can do that quickly and easily by downloading my Ideal Target Listener Worksheet here: www.podcasttalentcoach.com/listener. Keep working both sides of the growth equation. First, keep your current listeners coming back. Your email and social media tactics will help remind your fans to listen. Then, find those new ideal clients and invite them into your world. Get them on your email list, so you can email them as well. The podcast interviews you are doing should help. Let's find other areas to ramp it up. Above all else, create great content, share yourself, and be consistent. THE GUEST CHALLENGE My biggest challenge is getting the guests to share the episode. - Kate This is another common challenge, Kate. We can't expect our guest to share, but it is always great when they do. There are two things you can do. First, select better guests. Next, make it incredibly easy for them. Let's talk about better guests. Dave Jackson at the School of Podcasting is a great guest. When he is interviewed on a podcast, he will play a clip of that interview on his own show. Dave will give a shout out to the host of the show. He will also tell people where to find it. He is a great guest. If you want guests to share your episode, find guests that share episodes. If you see someone mentioning they were interviewed on a podcast, get those people as guests. They know how to share. When you book your guests, let them know up front before the interview that you would appreciate if they would share the assets you send them. Make the expectations clear from the start. MAKE IT EASY Next, make it easy for your guest to share. I was on a call with a client this week. She was telling me her guests weren't sharing the episodes as much as she would like. She told me that when the episode is published, her team sends the guest a link to a folder containing all the graphics and assets along with a link to the show. They then ask the guest to share. The guest has to do too much work in this scenario. As a guest, I need to sift through the graphics, write an email, craft a social post, determine which asset to post, and link to the episode. To make it easier for the guest, write the email for them. Craft the social post for them. Make is as easy as possible with as few steps as possible. Tag your guest in your social posts and ask them to repost it. You are much more likely to get your guest to share if you make it super easy. But at the end of the day, not every guest will share. These steps should help you get a few more to spread the word. THE COURAGE CHALLENGE My biggest barrier is lack of courage to put myself out there. - Leah Impostor Syndrome is real, Leah. We all struggle with it a bit. Regardless of what we are doing, we want people to like us. It's natural. When we understand that there will always be someone who doesn't like what we do, it makes it much easier to do it anyway. We were discussing this the other day with my coach. He was talking about the importance of celebrating our wins. When we review and celebrate our wins, it puts our minds in the right space to do what needs to be done. Franklin D. Roosevelt said, "Courage is not the absence of fear, but the assessment that something else is more important than fear." Nelson Mandela said, "I learned that courage was not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it." Having the courage to do anything is recognizing the fear is there and then taking action anyway. I find it most helpful to have a written list of successes and feedback from others. Many people have sent me great reviews and testimonials. But like many people, one negative comment can derail everything. That list of positive feedback can help me get and stay in the right frame of mind regardless of what others say. People want what you have, Leah. Take action in spite of the fear. BUILDING A COMMUNITY Learning to build an interactive community around the podcast is my biggest challenge. - Dot Community comes from relationships. Are you sharing yourself on the podcast to build those friendships? Make real connections. When you share yourself, you will find other will tend to share themselves with you. Over time, you community will grow. Next, give listeners a reason to engage along with a benefit of engagement. What's in it for them? Finally, make it easy for them to engage. Tell them exactly what you want your listener to do. On a recent coaching call, my client told me their podcast was not generating any feedback or response. I listened to the podcast to review it. When I got to the end, the host said, "You can email me at the email address, and follow me on social media." Why would I email you? Remember the last time you ran into an old friend? You caught up and had a good chat. When it ended, one of you said, "I'll give you a call sometime." Has "sometime" ever come? I doubt it. You have no reason to call, so the call never happens. We all tell ourselves we need to do a better job staying in touch with our friends. Then we realize a year has passed since we last talked. If you want your listeners to engage, give them a real reason to engage. I have a free resource that will help you. It is called "75 Ways To Drive Engagement With Your Podcast". You can download it for free at http://www.PodcastTalentCoach.com/engage. THE STRATEGY CHALLENGE I'd love to have a strategy in place before I launch, then I know what I'm aiming for! - Ruth Don't let perfection prevent you from starting. If you wait for all the lights to turn green before you step on the gas, you'll never move. On the other hand, having a strategy is wise decision. Start with the end in mind. What do you hope to accomplish with your podcast? Be specific. Let's say you want to grow your coaching business with the podcast. How do people become clients? That might be your discovery call. How do people get to the discovery call? That could be through your lead magnet. Maybe you're a life coach and your free resource is "6 Steps to a Successful Life". When people download your lead magnet, they discover the six steps. You then invite them on a call to see how to implement the six steps. Next, we need to determine how people get your lead magnet. We promote the lead magnet on the podcast. But, we must also create content that drives demand for the lead magnet. Create great content that shows your listeners what is possible when they take the six steps. You might interview people who have done it. You could take a deep dive into one of the steps. The content should demonstrate why people need to take the six steps. Get listeners to envision the transformation. Finally, you need to block out time on your calendar each week to record the show. Treat that block of time with respect. Be consistent. Now you have a strategy. So, let's get started. You can refine the strategy as you go along. But you can't refine anything until you start. THE PODCAST NAME How do you choose a podcast name? How can you verify that that name is not already in use? Is it necessary to trademark your podcast name? Sincerely, - Gordon This is a really gray area, Gordon. Let's take each part separately. The purpose of the podcast name is to get people to think the show looks interesting and might be for them. The Gordon Show doesn't tell me anything about the content or make me think the show might be for me. It would take a lot of marketing and explanation to get that across. You also don't want to be too cool for the room with a show nobody understands. Shows like More Perfect and The Drive really tell us nothing. More Perfect is an NPR podcast about stories from the Supreme Court of the United States. Could you have guessed that? The Drive is about maximizing longevity, including physical, cognitive and emotional health. I was thinking football. On the other hand, it is pretty clear what Your Money Briefing and Secrets of Wealthy Women are all about. The name of your show should make people think the show is for them. ALREADY IN USE Is your name already in use? Google is the easiest way to determine that. There are many podcasts that use the same name. I searched for the Money Magic podcast. Here is the list I found. The Money Magic Podcast with Vangile Makwakwa Money Magic with Patrick von Finanzzauber The Money Magic Podcast with Brady Wade The Magic, Money and Marketing Podcast with Jennifer Donovan Practical Money Magic with Audrey Heesch Magic Internet Money with Brad Mills Mindset, Money, & Magic with Nadeen Martinez Money & Magic with the Witchy Bookkeeper Love Money Magic with Christy Teloh Those are just 9 that are close. There are a ton of other varieties. When choosing a name, be unique to help you get discovered in search. See if your show name is available for purchase as a website URL. That's a good place to start. TRADEMARK WITH FIREMARK Finally, is it necessary to trademark your podcast name? No, it's not necessary. Yes, it is beneficial. A trademark can help you protect your intellectual property. It can also save you from someone else suing you for using their intellectual property if they were to obtain the trademark. There are plenty of benefits to getting the trademark. But it isn't required. Keep in mind that having a trademark and defending a trademark are two different things. Once you have the trademark, you must prevent others from using it. That may sometimes include legal fees. If you don't defend the trademark consistently, it can be difficult to defend if the time comes. That's why many big businesses go after little guys infringing on a trademark. You need to defend it against every use or put an agreement in place that allows for the use by others. I am no legal expert. Consult an attorney before making any decisions. If you want solid podcast legal advice, see my buddy Gordon Firemark. He is the Podcast Lawyer™. You can find Gordon at http://www.gordonfiremark.com. Tell him I sent you over. QUESTIONS Great questions this week. If you have a question, you can always email me at coach@podcasttalentcoach.com. If you would like a little more personal and powerful guidance, and you don't have a mentor who can take your hand and walk you every step of the way, apply for my free strategy call. Go to www.PodcastTalentCoach.com/apply, click the button and apply to have a chat with me. There is no charge. We will develop your plan and see how I can help and support you to achieve your podcast goals.

AFFILIATE PROMOTION THE LEGAL WAY We often talk about growing our audience, monetizing our show, and creating better content. But as podcasters and coaches, we don't often think about ensuring we are doing it all in a legal way. Talking about the legal aspects of your podcast is a lot like talking about taxes. It's not something most of us enjoy, but it is important. If you are earning affiliate commissions on products you promote, or if people are compensating you in any way to be on your show or in your email, you must fully disclose that in order to be legal. Otherwise, you could face serious fines. LINKS Here are the important links from this episode. Gordon Firemark's website. https://www.gordonfiremark.com Free Podcast Guest Release - http://podcastrelease.com Podcast Prenup Agreement – http://podcastprenup.com Podcast Law Book – http://podcastlawbook.com Federal Trade Commission – www.FTC.gov.   LEGAL INFLUENCER On November 15, 2023, FTC issued a statement regarding a violation of their guidelines. The statement said Federal Trade Commission staff sent warning letters to two trade associations and 12 registered dietitians and other online health influencers warning them about the lack of adequate disclosures in their Instagram and TikTok posts promoting the safety of the artificial sweetener aspartame or the consumption of sugar-containing products. As you hear this, you may not think it pertains to you. Legal matters pertain to everyone. Just because you're a one-man show or soloprenuer doesn't mean you're immune to legal prosecution. These FTC letters went to the American Beverage Association (AmeriBev) and The Canadian Sugar Institute. In the letter, the FTC expressed concerns that the organizations may have violated the FTC Act by failing to adequately disclose that the influencers were apparently hired to promote the safety of aspartame or the consumption of sugar-containing products, respectively. It all comes down to legal disclosure. The letter states, "This action follows FTC's recent revision of the Commission's Guides for Endorsements and Testimonials, and is part of the agency's continued monitoring of influencer marketing." Here lies the legal challenge. These are guidelines and not laws. They are not black and white. The guideline says your endorsement of a product cannot be misleading. Who determines if it is misleading? THE FTC LEGAL GUIDELINES Here is what it says on the Federal Trade Commission website. The FTC revised its Endorsement Guides in June 2023 to keep them up-to-date with the ways advertisers now reach consumers to promote products and services, including through social media and reviews. The Guides point out that marketers using these new techniques and media are subject to the same truthful advertising laws to which other forms of advertising have always been subject. That means, among other things, that people who are compensated to promote or review a product should disclose it. The Guides are not regulations but if advertisers don't follow the Guides, the FTC may decide to investigate if the practices are unfair or deceptive under the FTC Act, in which case the FTC may decide to bring a lawsuit. You can find the guides and entire description at www.FTC.gov. It comes down to ensuring your audience knows that you will receive some sort of compensation in exchange for the promotion. However, you also must be truthful. You cannot say you've used a product you have not. If you get results that are not normally expected, you must disclose that. Compensation isn't always in the form of money either. Anything of value can be viewed as compensation. Just be careful. GORDON FIREMARK Gordon Firemark is a lawyer who specializes in entertainment law, specifically in the area of podcasting. Gordon has been practicing law for over 30 years. He is often referred to as "The Podcast Lawyer™" due to his extensive experience advising and representing podcasters on legal matters. Gordon has been producing and hosting the Entertainment Law Update podcast since 2009. Gordon joined us for the Podcast Profits Summit. He is here to put the legal concepts into real people speak to help us understand the law. You can get the resources from Gordon Firemark on is website. https://www.gordonfiremark.com   Free Podcast Guest Release - http://podcastrelease.com Podcast Prenup Agreement – http://podcastprenup.com Podcast Law Book – http://podcastlawbook.com   If you don't have a mentor who can take your hand and walk you every step of the way, go to www.PodcastTalentCoach.com/apply, click the button and apply to have a chat with me. We will develop your plan and see how I can help and support you to achieve your podcast goals.

Episode 8: Getting exposure and traffic is the biggest obstacle for online business owners to overcome. No matter how good your offer is, if you can't get it in front of people online, then your business is dead. Gordon Firemark was an early adopter of podcasting and has successfully built his online business with the traffic and exposure he gets from his podcasts.In this episode, you'll learn Gordon's process for creating great podcast content, promoting your podcast, and turning your listeners into leads and sales.About Gordon Firemark – Gordon is a lawyer who specializes in entertainment law, specifically in the area of podcasting. He is often referred to as "The Podcast Lawyer™" due to his extensive experience advising and representing podcasters on legal matters. Gordon has been practicing law for over 30 years, and has represented clients in a wide range of industries, including theater, film, television, and digital media. In addition to his legal practice, Gordon is also a well-known speaker and writer on legal issues affecting podcasters, and has been featured in numerous podcasts, webinars, and industry events. He is highly regarded for his expertise in podcasting law, and is a go-to resource for podcasters looking to protect their legal interests. A podcaster himself, he's been producing and hosting  the Entertainment Law Update podcast since 2009. And more recently a livestream and podcast entitled “Legit Podcast Pro” Gordon is also the author of the Podcast, Blog & New Media Producer's Legal Survival Guide and creator of several online courses for creatives and entrepreneurs.  Get Your Free Podcast Guest Release Form - http://podcastrelease.comConnect with Gordon here…http://facebook.com/gfiremark http://linkedin.com/in/gfiremark http://youtube.com/gfiremark https://www.threads.net/@gordonfiremark http://twitter.com/gfiremark http://instagram.com/gordonfiremarkWant to learn more about how to build a successful online business from the ground up? Grab your FREE copy of our online course, "Zero to $20k Blueprint" where you'll learn how to build a simple, scalable online marketing system that will quickly generate paying customers & clients for your online business.Get it NOW, by visiting our website at https://DigitalTrailblazer.comLooking for a simple, low-cost, all-in-one platform to systematize and automate your online business?... then check out our friends at https://www.ConvertPoint.io.ConvertPoint has everything you need to build a successful online business... funnels, websites, email autoresponders, text message marketing, invoices & payments, sales pages, calendars, forms & surveys, social media management, membership sites & courses, automated workflows, and MORE.Try ConvertPoint RISK FREE at https://www.ConvertPoint.io✅ Connect With Us:Website - www.DigitalTrailblazer.comFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/digitaltrailblazer/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@digitaltrailblazerTwitter: https://twitter.com/DgtlTrailblazerInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/DigitalTrailblazer

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In this episode, Gordon Firemark joins me to discuss podcasting and the law, and how to avoid legal pitfalls. Gordon Firemark helps creatives, artists, entrepreneurs and others achieve the dream of getting their messages out and making a meaningful impact with their craft. He has practiced media, entertainment and business law since 1992. His practice covers film, television, theater, publishing and digital media as well as copyrights, trademarks, trade secrets and business structures and formations. Often referred to as The Podcast Lawyer™, Gordon is a podcaster as well as a lawyer for creators. He's been producing and hosting the Entertainment Law Update podcast since 2009. And more recently a livestream and podcast entitled “Legit Podcast Pro” Gordon is also the author of the Podcast, Blog & New Media Producer''s Legal Survival Guide and creator of several online courses for creatives and entrepreneurs. His undergraduate degree in radio, television and film and experience in live theater production informs his thinking about all things legal. In addition to his busy law practice, he teaches Entertainment Law at Columbia College Hollywood and Intellectual Property and Media Law at Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising. Gordon gives listeners actionable tips on: [1:30] How Gordon did you get started with podcasting [3:40] How podcasting has evolved over the years [4:50] Most common mistakes people make starting their podcast [5:40] Why is copyright and trademark important and why does it affect podcasting  [8:15] The two sided coin of copyright [9:50] How podcast distribution works [12:35] Release agreements for guests [14:50] Journalism vs. marketing and promotion [17:40] The responsibility to fact check your guest [19:40] The line with privacy when talking about clients and your wins [22:55] Disclosing podcast ads on your show [26:10] Big mistakes people should be aware of [27:30] ​​Attorney advertising rules [28:40] Gordon's book review Resources mentioned in this episode: Expert Secrets by Russell Brunson Free release form: www.podcastrelease.com  Connect with Gordon here: http://instagram.com/gordonfiremark http://twitter.com/gfiremark http://linkedin.com/in/gfiremark http://facebook.com/gfiremark http://thepodcastlawyer.com  Connect with me Instagram Pinterest Facebook Twitter Karin on Twitter Karin on LinkedIn Conroy Creative Counsel on Facebook https://conroycreativecounsel.com 

In this episode, Gordon Firemark joins me to discuss podcasting and the law, and how to avoid legal pitfalls.  Gordon Firemark helps creatives, artists, entrepreneurs and others achieve the dream of getting their messages out and making a meaningful impact with their craft. He has practiced media, entertainment and business law since 1992. His practice covers film, television, theater, publishing and digital media as well as copyrights, trademarks, trade secrets and business structures and formations.  Often referred to as The Podcast Lawyer™, Gordon is a podcaster as well as a lawyer for creators. He's been producing and hosting the Entertainment Law Update podcast since 2009. And more recently a livestream and podcast entitled “Legit Podcast Pro” Gordon is also the author of the Podcast, Blog & New Media Producer''s Legal Survival Guide and creator of several online courses for creatives and entrepreneurs.  His undergraduate degree in radio, television and film and experience in live theater production informs his thinking about all things legal. In addition to his busy law practice, he teaches Entertainment Law at Columbia College Hollywood and Intellectual Property and Media Law at Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising.   Gordon gives listeners actionable tips on: [1:30] How Gordon did you get started with podcasting [3:40] How podcasting has evolved over the years [4:50] Most common mistakes people make starting their podcast [5:40] Why is copyright and trademark important and why does it affect podcasting  [8:15] The two sided coin of copyright [9:50] How podcast distribution works [12:35] Release agreements for guests [14:50] Journalism vs. marketing and promotion [17:40] The responsibility to fact check your guest [19:40] The line with privacy when talking about clients and your wins [22:55] Disclosing podcast ads on your show [26:10] Big mistakes people should be aware of [27:30] ​​Attorney advertising rules [28:40] Gordon's book review Resources mentioned in this episode: Expert Secrets by Russell Brunson Free release form: www.podcastrelease.com  Connect with Gordon here: http://instagram.com/gordonfiremark http://twitter.com/gfiremark http://linkedin.com/in/gfiremark http://facebook.com/gfiremark http://thepodcastlawyer.com  Connect with me Instagram Pinterest Facebook Twitter Karin on Twitter Karin on LinkedIn Conroy Creative Counsel on Facebook https://conroycreativecounsel.com 

In this episode, Gordon Firemark joins me to discuss podcasting and the law, and how to avoid legal pitfalls.  Gordon Firemark helps creatives, artists, entrepreneurs and others achieve the dream of getting their messages out and making a meaningful impact with their craft. He has practiced media, entertainment and business law since 1992. His practice covers film, television, theater, publishing and digital media as well as copyrights, trademarks, trade secrets and business structures and formations.  Often referred to as The Podcast Lawyer™, Gordon is a podcaster as well as a lawyer for creators. He's been producing and hosting the Entertainment Law Update podcast since 2009. And more recently a livestream and podcast entitled “Legit Podcast Pro” Gordon is also the author of the Podcast, Blog & New Media Producer''s Legal Survival Guide and creator of several online courses for creatives and entrepreneurs.  His undergraduate degree in radio, television and film and experience in live theater production informs his thinking about all things legal. In addition to his busy law practice, he teaches Entertainment Law at Columbia College Hollywood and Intellectual Property and Media Law at Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising.   Gordon gives listeners actionable tips on: [1:30] How Gordon did you get started with podcasting [3:40] How podcasting has evolved over the years [4:50] Most common mistakes people make starting their podcast [5:40] Why is copyright and trademark important and why does it affect podcasting  [8:15] The two sided coin of copyright [9:50] How podcast distribution works [12:35] Release agreements for guests [14:50] Journalism vs. marketing and promotion [17:40] The responsibility to fact check your guest [19:40] The line with privacy when talking about clients and your wins [22:55] Disclosing podcast ads on your show [26:10] Big mistakes people should be aware of [27:30] ​​Attorney advertising rules [28:40] Gordon's book review Resources mentioned in this episode: Expert Secrets by Russell Brunson Free release form: www.podcastrelease.com  Connect with Gordon here: http://instagram.com/gordonfiremark http://twitter.com/gfiremark http://linkedin.com/in/gfiremark http://facebook.com/gfiremark http://thepodcastlawyer.com  Connect with me Instagram Pinterest Facebook Twitter Karin on Twitter Karin on LinkedIn Conroy Creative Counsel on Facebook https://conroycreativecounsel.com 

Is your podcast properly protected? Over my nearly nine years of producing podcasts and building podcast networks, one of my most constant motivators has been empowering people to OWN their voices. And, for you, that means owning your podcast content. So, you have to protect that ownership. My Pro Podcasting Peer guest today is Gordon Firemark–also known as THE Podcast Lawyer, and he is going to help us learn how to protect our podcast assets. What do you want to copyright, and what do you want to trademark? We'll get into it! Plus, we will also discuss recent implications with the rise of artificial intelligence and ChatGPT. It's my next Podcasting 102 topic ready to roll for you today. Listen in and let's do this...! Host, Lead Editor, and Executive Producer: Producer Jaime ("Jemmy") Legagneur | Email Me! (Jaime@FlintStoneMedia.com) My Workshops: Launch Strong and/or Maximize Your Podcast's Potential with my Workshops! Tip #4 from 2/03/2023: Always Do a Recording and Sound Check (Instagram | TikTok) Tip #47 from 4/06/2023: Finding Guests: Google is Your Friend for Red Flags (Instagram | TikTok) Pro Podcast Peer: Gordon Firemark, Attorney at Law, from Firemark Entertainment Law–a.k.a., The Podcast Lawyer™ | Email Gordon (gfiremark@firemark.com) | Follow Gordon on Instagram (@GordonFiremark) More About Gordon: Gordon Firemark is a lawyer who specializes in entertainment law, specifically in the area of podcasting. He is often referred to as "The Podcast Lawyer™" due to his extensive experience advising and representing podcasters on legal matters. Gordon has been practicing law for over 30 years, and has represented clients in a wide range of industries, including theater, film, television, and digital media. In addition to his legal practice, Gordon is also a well-known speaker and writer on legal issues affecting podcasters, and has been featured in numerous podcasts, webinars, and industry events. He is highly regarded for his expertise in podcasting law, and is a go-to resource for podcasters looking to protect their legal interests. Connect with the Show and Leave a Voice Message: PodcastingYourBrand.com Follow me on social media: Instagram: @FlintStoneMedia Tik Tok: TikTok.com/@producerjaime Clapper: @ProducerJaime | Join My Group on Clapper: Podcasting with Purpose Facebook: Facebook.com/FlinttoneMedia Twitter: @FlintStoneMedia LinkedIn: Producer Jaime | Flint Stone Media Clubhouse: @ProducerJaime Already Have a Podcast? Check Out My FREE Tips | Producer Jaime's Equipment Guide | Launch Strong and Maximize Your Podcast's Potential with my Workshops! | Let me coach you 1 on 1... | Download My Top Tips Pack Working on Your Business Expertise? Monetize Your Expertise with Owwll App (Referral Code: PL954123 for a $10 credit!) Favorite Tools I'm Affiliated with: Canva | 1SheetPRO | Riverside FM | Podopolo | PodPros Additional Support Provided by: Flint Stone Media and Listeners Like You!! Remember: "The only thing more powerful than your voice is your spirit to use it." So, turn that mic on. ~ Producer Jaime ----------------- Production House: Flint Stone Media Copyright of Flint Stone Media LLC 2023.

Is your podcast properly protected? Over my nearly nine years of producing podcasts and building podcast networks, one of my most constant motivators has been empowering people to OWN their voices. And, for you, that means owning your podcast content. So, you have to protect that ownership. My Pro Podcasting Peer guest today is Gordon Firemark–also known as THE Podcast Lawyer, and he is going to help us learn how to protect our podcast assets. What do you want to copyright, and what do you want to trademark? We'll get into it! Plus, we will also discuss recent implications with the rise of artificial intelligence and ChatGPT. It's my next Podcasting 102 topic ready to roll for you today. Listen in and let's do this...! Host, Lead Editor, and Executive Producer: Producer Jaime ("Jemmy") Legagneur | Email Me! (Jaime@FlintStoneMedia.com) My Workshops: Launch Strong and/or Maximize Your Podcast's Potential with my Workshops! Tip #4 from 2/03/2023: Always Do a Recording and Sound Check (Instagram | TikTok) Tip #47 from 4/06/2023: Finding Guests: Google is Your Friend for Red Flags (Instagram | TikTok) Pro Podcast Peer: Gordon Firemark, Attorney at Law, from Firemark Entertainment Law–a.k.a., The Podcast Lawyer™ | Email Gordon (gfiremark@firemark.com) | Follow Gordon on Instagram (@GordonFiremark) More About Gordon: Gordon Firemark is a lawyer who specializes in entertainment law, specifically in the area of podcasting. He is often referred to as "The Podcast Lawyer™" due to his extensive experience advising and representing podcasters on legal matters. Gordon has been practicing law for over 30 years, and has represented clients in a wide range of industries, including theater, film, television, and digital media. In addition to his legal practice, Gordon is also a well-known speaker and writer on legal issues affecting podcasters, and has been featured in numerous podcasts, webinars, and industry events. He is highly regarded for his expertise in podcasting law, and is a go-to resource for podcasters looking to protect their legal interests. Connect with the Show and Leave a Voice Message: PodcastingYourBrand.com Follow me on social media: Instagram: @FlintStoneMedia Tik Tok: TikTok.com/@producerjaime Clapper: @ProducerJaime | Join My Group on Clapper: Podcasting with Purpose Facebook: Facebook.com/FlinttoneMedia Twitter: @FlintStoneMedia LinkedIn: Producer Jaime | Flint Stone Media Clubhouse: @ProducerJaime Already Have a Podcast? Check Out My FREE Tips | Producer Jaime's Equipment Guide | Launch Strong and Maximize Your Podcast's Potential with my Workshops! | Let me coach you 1 on 1... | Download My Top Tips Pack Working on Your Business Expertise? Monetize Your Expertise with Owwll App (Referral Code: PL954123 for a $10 credit!) Favorite Tools I'm Affiliated with: Canva | 1SheetPRO | Riverside FM | Podopolo | PodPros Additional Support Provided by: Flint Stone Media and Listeners Like You!! Remember: "The only thing more powerful than your voice is your spirit to use it." So, turn that mic on. ~ Producer Jaime ----------------- Production House: Flint Stone Media Copyright of Flint Stone Media LLC 2023. Partner with FPN: Become the voice of YOUR segment of Florida!! From sponsoring episode segments through creating and growing your own branded show, we have the solution to promote you while we promote Florida! FPN Media Kit We are currently boarding shows to build out our network. And, you don't want to miss ANY of the new hosts and podcasts were have joining us. Search for and subscribe to “Florida Podcast Network” on iTunes and all your favorite podcast players to get more of this and ALL our shows. Become a Patron: Have a suggestion for the Network? Join us in the FPN Insiders group on Facebook and let us know!    FPN:  Check out the other shows on the Florida Podcast Network

Attorney Gordon FireMark is an entertainment lawyer based out of LA. He was one of the first lawyers to podcast and has super interesting, unique, and diverse ways of marketing his business and his brand as a whole. He had a lot to say on how to utilize paralegals both in long and short term and well I want you to listen in for more….. You can find out more about attorney Gordon FireMark as follows: Website:https://firemark.com/Book: https://www.amazon.com/Podcast-Media-Producers-Survival-paperback/dp/1387057596/ref=sr_1_1?qid=1678993793&refinements=p_27%3AGordon+Firemark&s=books&sr=1-1Season 4 is here! Enjoy our new content! Affirm Investigations Solutions Wondering if you have what you need to take on and ultimately win your client's legal case? Affir https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2023-limitless-paralegals-event-tickets-407002444267 Affirm Investigations Solutions Wondering if you have what you need to take on and ultimately win your client's legal case? AffirBuzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show2023 Limitless Event link to learn more and sign up: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2023-limitless-paralegals-event-tickets-407002444267Follow us on: LinkedIn Instagram @edarosallc1 Facebook

Are there podcast laws? If so, who writes them? And what do they regulate? In this episode, I chat with the Podcast Lawyer about what podcast laws exist, which ones don't, and how to navigate the legal implications of podcast guesting and hosting. Why now? Well, on the previous episode of Go Pitch Yourself, I talked about the pay-to-play phenomenon where podcast hosts are charging their guests. Are there laws governing this type of relationship?  And are hosts required to disclose that relationship?   Not to fear, Gordon Firemark is here to answer all of these questions, and more. Gordon has practiced media, entertainment, and business law since 1992 and is often referred to as The Podcast Lawyer™. He helps creatives, artists, entrepreneurs, and others achieve the dream of getting their messages out and making a meaningful impact with their craft. A podcaster himself, he's been producing and hosting the Entertainment Law Update podcast since 2009 and recently launched the Fuzzy Lawgic podcast with Elsie Escobar, where they navigate the legal, social, and ethical questions facing creators today. Together we talk about disclosure guidelines, contracts to have in place when podcasting, and other legal considerations for hosts and guests. Topics covered include: Gordon's background in entertainment law and why he saw that the rules were different when podcasts started to emerge What Gordon has seen and is seeing with regards to podcast guests having to 'pay to play' The audience's need for transparency when podcast guesting slides into paid advertising Things that hosts should bear in mind when beginning a podcast, and how these can help you to avoid 'podfade' Do hosts and guests need a podcast prenup when arranging guest appearances?    Full show notes and resources: https://www.thepodwizegroup.com/podcast-laws

Whether you're a lawyer looking to start a podcast or just interested in the legal side of podcasting, this is an episode you won't want to miss. In this episode of The Tech-Savvy Lawyer.Page Podcast, we sit down with Gordon P. Firemark, The Podcast Lawyer™, to discuss the top three reasons lawyers should start a podcast, the legal issues they need to consider, and his favorite pieces of technology for podcast recording. As a pioneer in the field of legal podcasting, Gordon brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to the table. So Let's dive in! Gordon P. Firemark, also known as The Podcast Lawyer™, is an attorney specializing in podcasting and new media. With over 25 years of experience in entertainment law, he provides legal counsel to podcasters, vloggers, and other online content creators on a wide range of issues, including copyright, trademark, and privacy concerns. Firemark is also a podcaster, hosting the "Entertainment Law Update" podcast, which provides a monthly summary of legal news affecting the entertainment industry. He is considered a leading expert in podcasting and is frequently invited to speak at industry events and conferences. Join Gordon and me as we talk about the following three questions and more! 1.     What are the top three reasons a lawyer would want to start a podcast? 2.     What are the top three legal issues lawyers should consider when podcasting? 3.     What are your top three favorite pieces of technology, whether hardware or software, that you use to make your podcast recordings? Resources: Connect with Gordon: LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/gfiremark/ Website: Law Firm: firemark.com/ Website: gordonfiremark.com/ Podcast: Entertainment Law Update: entertainmentlawupdate.com/ Youtube: youtube.com/@gfiremark   Mentioned in the Podcast: Podcast Guest Release: gordonfiremark.com/PodcastRelease   Equipment Mentioned in the Podcast: Mac computer: apple.com/imac-24/ Mac Mini with the M1 chip: apple.com/shop/buy-mac/mac-mini MacBook Pro: apple.com/macbook-pro/ MacBook Pro (2017 model): support.apple.com Shure MV7 microphone: shure.com/en-US/products/microphones/mv7 Blue Yeti microphone: bluemic.com/en-us/products/yeti/ Rodecaster Pro mixer: rode.com/en/interfaces-and-mixers/rodecaster-series/rodecaster-pro Sound pads: sonicacoustics.com/collections/soundproof-foam Audio Technica ATR 2100: audio-technica.com/en-us/atr2100-usb LG dual monitors: lg.com/uk/monitors Logitech BRIO webcam (4k model): logitech.com/en-us/products/webcams/brio-4k Canon M 50 mirrorless digital SLR camera: canon.co.uk/cameras/eos-m50 Source Audio headphones: point-sourceaudio.com Apple AirPods Max: apple.com/airpods-max Elgato key lights: elgato.com/en/key-light LED strips: made-in-china.com/cs/hot-china-products/Strip_Led_Light Octagonal/hexagonal felt panels for soundproofing: alibaba.com/product-detail/48-Colors-Soundproof-Foam-Espuma-Acoustic Felt desk mat: grovemade.com/product/wool-felt-desk-pad Flexi spot sit-stand desk: flexispot.co.uk/ iPhone 13 Pro: apple.com/si/iphone-13-pro/ projector: benq.com/en-us/projector   Software and Services Mentioned in the Podcast: Skype: skype.com/en Zoom: zoom.us Cam live: play.google.com/store/apps/details Riverside.fm: riverside.fm Logitech BRIO software: support.logi.com/hc/en-gb/articles/8076787990295-Download-Brio-500 Teleprompter: teleprompter.com

With podcasters churning out an endless string of content within and beyond their shows, they must know how to preserve and inherently build their value. Proper knowledge of copyright ownership is a must to safeguard your podcast, and the best person to help out in this regard is The Podcast Lawyer, Gordon P. Firemark, Esq. Sitting down with Tracy Hazzard, he discusses how to protect your intellectual property without messing around with productivity and creativity. He explains the right way to promote your guest appearances on other shows and keep possession of your RSS feed. Gordon also talks about the impact of the rampant use of AI tools and deepfakes in approaching copyright and trademark rules.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here's How »Join the Binge Factor community today:FacebookInstagramLinkedInPinterestYoutubeTikTok

Welcome to the award-winning FCPA Compliance Report, the longest-running podcast in compliance. In this episode, I am joined by Gordon Firemark, the Podcast Lawyer. Gordon is a Los Angeles lawyer and the Gordon Firemark Law Firm founder. He teaches Media Law. He also hosts the podcast Entertainment Law Update. During this podcast, Gordon and Tom discussed the spike of defamation claims brought against podcasters in 2022 and the cross-media pollination between the podcast and TV/film industries. Gordon then spoke about ChatGPT, a hot-button issue, bringing up issues around copyright and the training material related to visual, audio, and textual elements. Additionally, Gordon offered a teaser of his presentation at Podcast Movement-Evolutions. Key Highlights The Influence of Podcasts on Content Creators and Media Production [00:05:08] Legal Issues in the Entertainment and Design Industries [00:09:18] The Impact of Chat GPT in 2023 [00:13:03] Legal Implications of Podcasting [00:16:59] Hiring a Lawyer for Your Creative Business [00:20:49]  Notable Quotes 1.     "Let's once more into the breach, dear friends." 2.     "2022 really was sort of the year of the defamation cases." 3.     "TV and film producers are finding inspiration in podcasts they're listening to." 4.     "It's not just chat GPT, but the AI, in general, has become a hot-button issue here in the first quarter of 20 23 when we're recording this."  Episode Links Firemark Law Gordon Firemark on LinkedIn Connect with Tom Fox on LinkedIn For more on Gordon's Easy Legal for Podcasts program, click here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gordon Firemark Gordon Firemark is a lawyer specializing in entertainment, media, and business law. He is known as the "Podcast Lawyer" and offers online courses and information products to help people understand the legal structures and strategies they need to have in place when creating a podcast. He also advises avoiding legal issues when using artificial intelligence and deep fakes. He emphasizes the importance of having a release form in place to protect oneself from potential lawsuits. He can be found on social media and his podcast, and his website GordonFiremark.com has links to his online courses, forms and templates library, and more information. He also does speaking engagements outside the podcasting realm, such as for entrepreneurs, YouTubers, media creators, and more.   Action Items Obtain written permission from guests before recording them for a podcast. Create a release form to protect the podcast from potential lawsuits. Understand the consequences of not obtaining the necessary permissions and releases. Visit GordonFiremark.com to sign up for his podcast, access online courses, forms and templates library, and more information. Reach out to Gordon Firemark on social media or by email. Bio Gordon Firemark helps creatives, artists, entrepreneurs, and others achieve the dream of getting their messages out and making a meaningful impact with their craft. He has practiced media, entertainment, and business law since 1992 and is often referred to as The Podcast Lawyer™. A podcaster himself, he's been producing and hosting the Entertainment Law Update podcast since 2009. In 2020, he launched the More, Better, Faster podcast, which offers insights and advice to creative professionals and businesses who want to achieve more, better, faster. Gordon is the author of the Podcast Blog & New Media Producer's Legal Survival Guide and creator of several online courses for creatives. His undergraduate degree in radio, television, and film and his experience in live theatre production informs his thinking about all things legal. In addition to his busy law practice, He teaches Entertainment Law at Columbia College Hollywood, Intellectual Property and Media Law at the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising, and Contract law at Pepperdine Law School.  Links Entertainment Law Update https://entertainmentlawupdate.com   Legit Podcast Pro http://youtube.com/gfiremark OR https://legitpodcastpro.captivate.fm   email gfiremark@firemark.com   https://linkedin.com/in/gfiremark   https://facebook.com/podcastlaw   https://twitter.com/gfiremark   https://gordonfiremark.com   Free Podcast Release: https://podcastrelease.com   Podcaster Legal checklist: https://podcasterchecklist.com 

J&E were on a fun panel at IndyPod Summit, Africa Podcast Festival was last week, are we in the middle of a “she-cession”?, Elsie's new show Fuzzy Lawgic and more! Shout out to Headliner! They created an audiogram from our last episode! Jess and Elsie were on a panel at the (virtual) IndyPod Summit and had a great time! Keep an eye out for the IndyPod Census results which should be released in March. Africa Podcast Festival, an annual international podcasting festival happened on February 12 - Africa Podcast Day. The festival brought together leading podcasters and podcasting innovators in spaces in which to share personal lived experiences, industry inside scoops, and best practices - all of which they envision will grow the podcasting ecosystem in Africa. E&J discuss Wired's The Workforce Is Failing Women. Business Leaders Can Stop It. Are we in the middle of a “she-cession”? Elsie has a new show! Fuzzy Lawgic is a limited series podcast and discusses the legal, ethical, and social implications of the hottest topics in the industry. Her co-host is Gordon Firemark, the Podcast Lawyer and the show is produced by NumoSpect Media. This show delves into the gray areas and helps creators understand their rights, responsibilities and the impact of their creations on society. The first episode is all about AI and will premiere on Friday, February 17 at 11am ET on YouTube. She Podcasts LIVE! (June 19 - 23, 2023) tickets are on sale! We've added a few different ticket options and you can also reserve your hotel room. Check it out here! She Podcasts and KaSa Media are excited to announce a new awards program - The Sonic Bloom Awards! Our goal is to recognize incredible podcasting projects created and hosted by underrepresented voices across the globe. We're going to celebrate independent creators who have shown innovation, creativity and progress. Awards will be given out at an award ceremony during She Podcasts LIVE!, on June 21 in the evening. Tell us about yourselves! We've partnered with Jeremy Enns from the Podcast Marketing Academy to gather some important information about what's working in podcast marketing! You know you wanna know what's working and what's not! Could you take a few mins to fill it out? You can help us all grow together! https://podcastmarketingacademy.com/podcast-marketing-trends-2023-she-podcasts/ We are collaborating with Marco Arment from Overcast . He has committed to continuing to feature podcasts led by people of marginalized genders. And we are thrilled. All women and non-binary folks please fill out this SUPER EASY FORM! DO IT NOW. She Podcasts thanks our Sponsors! → My Podcast Biz Here's where to find us: Tik Tok Pinterest Twitter Facebook (Group) Facebook (Page) LinkedIn If you haven't done it already, join the She Podcasts Facebook group! Did you know we have a membership? Click here to check it out. Send us your feedback, email feedback@shepodcasts.com! We can't wait to hear from you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the PodfestExpo 2023 Preview Podcasts series, I visit with Gordon Firemark, founder of the Law Offices of Gordon Firemark, which provides legal services to the podcast industry. Additionally he podcasts at the Entertainment Law Update. We discuss his presentation at PodfestExpo why you need a pre-nuptial agreement for your podcast. Some of the issues we tackle in this podcast are: You need to take care of the legal side of your podcast. Get your legal issues in order early for sustained growth. Why attending PodfestExpo will help you to be educated, informed, inspired and most importantly it is FUN.  I hope you can join me at PodfestExpo 2023 hosted by Podfest Global. This year's event will be January 26-29, 2023 at the Renaissance Orlando at Seaworld in Orlando, Florida. The line-up of this year's event is simply first rate with some of the top names in podcasting. Podfest Expo is a community of people who are interested in and passionate about sharing their voice and message with the world through the powerful mediums of audio and video. We're proud to unite as many people as possible to learn, get inspired, and grow better together.  PodfestExpo is so much more than just a mere conference. While we pride ourselves on featuring the most engaging speakers, exciting topics and in-depth content, the thing that sets PodfestExpo event apart from all others is the tight-knit community we've been building since 2013. You don't just attend a Podfest event - you become part of the Podfest family.  Whether you're new to podcasting or a veteran podcaster looking to innovate and improve your podcast, our easy-to-understand Conference Topics allow you to customize a daily agenda based on what you're most interested in learning. No matter your skill level or experience, PodfestExpo 2023 has plenty to offer!  I hope you can join me at the event. For information on the event, click here. As an extra benefit to listeners of this podcast, Podfest Expo is offering a discount off the registration price. Enter discount code Fox10.  PodfestExpo 2023 is a production of Podfest Global, which is the sponsor of this podcast series. 

https://fb.watch/hsHU3o4GFm/ Protect your business legally; great advice from Gordon Firemark. For details on his courses: https://www.gordonfiremark.com/a/2147485368/JMe92xKu For templates, my affiliate link: https://sueaffiliate--firemark.thrivecart.com/podcast-talent-services-agreement/ Gordon Firemark (gordonfiremark.com) has practiced media and entertainment law in Los Angeles since 1992. Widely known as The Podcast Lawyer™ (ThePodcastLawyer.com), he has spent his career helping creative industry professionals make deals that make sense, and that get their productions developed, financed, produced, and distributed. His practice also covers copyrights, trademarks, business transactions, and corporate matters for clients in media and entertainment. He is the producer and host of the Entertainment Law Update podcast (http://entertainmentlawupdate.com ), and More, Better, Faster! (http://morebetterfaster.media), and author of the Podcast, Blog & New Media Producer's Legal Survival Guide (Https://podcastlawbook.com). His undergraduate degree in radio, television, and film from the University of Oregon and his experience in film, television, and live theatre production informs his thinking about all things legal. In addition to busy law practice, he teaches Entertainment Law at Columbia College Hollywood, Intellectual Property and Media Law at the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising, and Contract law at Pepperdine Law School. You can see Gordon live each Thursday at pm Pacific at The Podcast Lawyer™ live (http://facebook.com/podcastlaw/live), and on his YouTube channel at firemark.tv More information at gordonfiremark.com Everyone's life is full of challenges, mine was too, but I got a break in my life. I could learn success principles and better my life. Now the main goal I have in my life is to share this information with others so that they can better their lives. When the foundation of your life is spirituality and success principles; you can achieve great heights of success by serving others, and helping others achieve their dreams and goals. Taking charge of your life should be easy and anyone who decides to take charge of their life should be able to do so. For that reason, we are providing eCourses to help you start and grow your businesses. We are accepting guests on our podcasts where we promote you, your products, and your services. We also have blogs, vlogs, podcasts, and YouTube channels to provide you with resources. The MynuBeginning digital products like invites, planners, and social media templates are designed to save time and increase your productivity. Join our free JV group if you are looking for collaborations: https://www.facebook.com/groups/jvcollaboration Check out the free products and resources available to you. https://mynubeginning.com/services/free-digital-products/ https://nubeginning.com/category/free-resources/ We are dedicated to providing you with various resources; your input is very valuable to us. Please give us feedback on what kind of resources you are looking for. To your health, wealth & happiness! From the Team of MynuBeginning.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sue-pats/message

Meet Gordon, entertainment law expert and podcast coach extraordinaire! Join us as The Podcast Lawyer™ takes us back in time to a Europe trip his high school organized where things went a little off the rails (pardon the expression)! Connect with Gordon: Website: https://www.gordonfiremark.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gordonfiremark/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gfiremark Twitter: https://twitter.com/gfiremark YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@gfiremark Connect with Had To Be There: Website: hadtobethere.net Instagram: @hadtobethere203 Facebook: Had To Be There Twitter: @hadtobethere203 Interested in booking a visit to Switzerland for yourself? Contact Vacations By Kelly to request your free quote. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hadtobethere203/message

This is part 2 of a 2 part interview. Continuing our conversation with Gordon Firemark. Entertainment lawyer, Podcast law expert, and one of the best voices in the industry. Gordon has been a podcaster for more than a decade and is known as The Podcast Lawyer.We ask him 3 big podcast legal questions:Q1- Do you need a guest release? Q2- Podcasts about personal life, personal stories about traumatic events- do they have to worry about libel when sharing personal story? Ex: Amber Heard & Johnny Depp… Q3- Can I read books on my podcast? And Gordon gives us his most important bits of legal advice:Be professional- 1) set it up like a biz…agreements, LLC 2) have agreements/contracts with whoever you are working with or laws will assume you are joint owners 3) Trademark your title- be distinctive in your title, descriptiveness in title won't allow for trademark 4) Monetizing- clearly document relationships with customers and partners. Vague & ambiguous leads to disagreements/lawsuits- always use precise & clear languageCheck out Gordon's Links:podcastrelease.com (free podcast guest release form)podcastlawbook.com (my ebook)Podcastlawforms.com (legal templates for podcasters)easylegalforpodcasters.com (how and why to course on getting legal structures in place for maximum success)Other Episodes You Will enjoy:What is the Biggest Legal Mistake Podcasters Make? Part1 of Gordon FiremarkPodcasts are a Lifestyle Brand with Caila LitmanPodcasts are a Lifestyle Brand (part 2) with Caila LitmanContact us:Join our FREE Facebook community: Mastering the Podcaster Mindset Support GroupGet the Guide “The Biggest Mistake Podcaster Make and How to Avoid It”: DM us on IG: @podcastermindset-------Produced & Edited by: KaSa Media Productions, LLC

This is part 2 of a 2 part interview. Continuing our conversation with Gordon Firemark. Entertainment lawyer, Podcast law expert, and one of the best voices in the industry. Gordon has been a podcaster for more than a decade and is known as The Podcast Lawyer. We ask him 3 big podcast legal questions: Q1- Do you need a guest release? Q2- Podcasts about personal life, personal stories about traumatic events- do they have to worry about libel when sharing personal story? Ex: Amber Heard & Johnny Depp… Q3- Can I read books on my podcast? And Gordon gives us his most important bits of legal advice: Be professional- 1) set it up like a biz…agreements, LLC 2) have agreements/contracts with whoever you are working with or laws will assume you are joint owners 3) Trademark your title- be distinctive in your title, descriptiveness in title won't allow for trademark 4) Monetizing- clearly document relationships with customers and partners. Vague & ambiguous leads to disagreements/lawsuits- always use precise & clear language Check out Gordon's Links: https://www.gordonfiremark.com/PodcastRelease (podcastrelease.com) (free podcast guest release form) https://www.gordonfiremark.com/offers/nz5FLwzE/checkout (podcastlawbook.com) (my ebook) https://www.gordonfiremark.com/podcastlaw (Podcastlawforms.com) (legal templates for podcasters) https://www.gordonfiremark.com/easylegal (easylegalforpodcasters.com) (how and why to course on  getting legal structures in place for maximum success) Other Episodes You Will enjoy: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/4c77cebf-69c6-47fa-978a-01cdae3de2ba (What is the Biggest Legal Mistake Podcasters Make?) Part1 of Gordon Firemark https://player.captivate.fm/episode/fae9ba34-0a2a-4144-9c37-d31b75ec3625 (Podcasts are a Lifestyle Brand) with Caila Litman https://player.captivate.fm/episode/1cfc0eaf-5508-40bf-bd73-69e9d9b33274 (Podcasts are a Lifestyle Brand) (part 2) with Caila Litman Contact us: Join our FREE Facebook community: https://www.subscribepage.com/podcastmindset_freegroup (Mastering the Podcaster Mindset Support Group) Get the Guide “https://landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/m8c3s5 (The Biggest Mistake Podcaster Make and How to Avoid It)”:  DM us on IG: @https://www.instagram.com/podcastermindset/ (podcastermindset) ------- Produced & Edited by: KaSa Media Productions, LLC

Entertainment lawyer, Podcast law expert, and one of the best voices in the industry, Gordon Firemark is known as The Podcast Lawyer. Gordon shares with us the biggest mistake new podcasters make and gives us sound legal advice for avoiding this mistake.This is Part 1 of a 2 part interviewOur takeaways:Gordon realized there wasn't much information out there about the legal aspects of podcasting so he wrote a book about itGordon's big advice....Don't play copyrighted music on your podcastGuess what...your Podcast is a business- even if it is a hobbyBiggest legal misconception about podcast law- copyright lawBig rule- don't use other peoples stuff!Fact check- don't rely just on what your guest is sayingOther Episodes you will enjoy:Intuitive Podcasting with Guest Laura Michelle PowersDon't Be Afraid of the Big Bad Tax Wolf with Guest Jeni Thomas3 Ways to Avoid the Ultimate Podcasting NightmareGet the Guide “Leveraging Your Podcast” to learn how to monetize your podcast: Join our FREE Facebook community: Mastering the Podcaster Mindset Support GroupGet the Guide “The Biggest Mistake Podcaster Make and How to Avoid It”: DM us on IG: @podcastermindsetProduced & Edited by: KaSa Media Productions

Entertainment lawyer, Podcast law expert, and one of the best voices in the industry, Gordon Firemark is known as The Podcast Lawyer. Gordon shares with us the biggest mistake new podcasters make and gives us sound legal advice for avoiding this mistake. This is Part 1 of a 2 part interview Our takeaways: Gordon realized there wasn't much information out there about the legal aspects of podcasting so he wrote a book about it Gordon's big advice....Don't play copyrighted music on your podcast Guess what...your Podcast is a business- even if it is a hobby Biggest legal misconception about podcast law- copyright law Big rule- don't use other peoples stuff! Fact check- don't rely just on what your guest is saying Other Episodes you will enjoy: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/2ff07e02-0a11-48c8-8d5e-684851e95a2c (Intuitive Podcasting with Guest Laura Michelle Powers) https://player.captivate.fm/episode/e6e75df7-42cb-4f0f-a3a1-7b06cd0ee8fd (Don't Be Afraid of the Big Bad Tax Wolf with Guest Jeni Thomas) https://player.captivate.fm/episode/c7789d87-941f-451a-9417-997cfece5af1 (3 Ways to Avoid the Ultimate Podcasting Nightmare) https://landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/g0e1s3 (Get the Guide “Leveraging Your Podcast” )to learn how to monetize your podcast:   Join our FREE Facebook community: https://www.subscribepage.com/podcastmindset_freegroup (Mastering the Podcaster Mindset Support Group) Get the Guide “https://landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/m8c3s5 (The Biggest Mistake Podcaster Make and How to Avoid It)”:  DM us on IG: @https://www.instagram.com/podcastermindset/ (podcastermindset) Produced & Edited by: KaSa Media Productions

In this excellent episode of the podcast, we bring in an entertainment lawyer to talk about the legal side of being a content creator. This is valuable information ranging from copyright to trademarking. We also speak about law and it's impact on society in general.Be sure to check him out here: http://gordonfiremark.com/

In this excellent episode of the podcast, we bring in an entertainment lawyer to talk about the legal side of being a content creator. This is valuable information ranging from copyright to trademarking. We also speak about law and it's impact on society in general. Be sure to check him out here: http://gordonfiremark.com/

As many of you know, there is an aspect of the Pilates industry that involves law suits about intellectual property, copyrights, trademarks, patents and public domain. I thought it important for all of us to learn about these legal terms because so many of us teach online as well as in person and may not be aware of how to protect ourselves. With us today is attorney, Gordon Firemark, known in the podcast world as the Podcast Lawyer. Gordon has been practicing Entertainment law since 1992. His practice covers copyrights, trademarks, business transactions, and corporate matters for clients in media and entertainment. In addition to a busy law practice, he teaches Entertainment Law at  Columbia College Hollywood, Intellectual Property and Media Law at the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising, and Contract law at Pepperdine Law School. For more information about Gordon Firemark: https://www.gordonfiremark.com, https://gfiremark.mykajabi.com/the-podcast-lawyerMusic credit: Soul Blues Piano Shuffle by Boom Zoom

In this episode of Podcasting Smarter, we sit down with Gordon Firemark, The Podcast Lawyer, about how to set your podcast business up for success. In this episode we'll cover: The best time to set up a business for your podcast What a partnership agreement is for your podcast Ownership versus revenue Options for revenue sharing between hosts and producers Protecting your podcast with an LLC Copyrights for your work Advertizing revenue and some options for revenue partnerships What to do if another podcast is using your podcast's name And much more!  ... Find Gordon Firemark, The Podcast Lawyer, and the work that he does for podcasters, download the free guest release and purchase his book, The Podcast, Blog & New Media Producer's Legal Survival Guide, get in contact on his website. ... Podcast Smarter is the official in-house podcast by Podbean.  Podbean is a podcast publishing and monetization service, hosting almost 600,000 podcasts.  If you're looking to start your own podcast, monetize your podcast and livestream directly to your listeners, you can set up an account at podbean.com  To contact Podcasting Smarter with questions get in contact at podcastingsmarter@podbean.com 

Gordon Firemark has practiced media, entertainment, and business law in solo practice since 1992. In podcasting circles, he is known as The Podcast Lawyer™ and is the producer and host of the Entertainment Law Update podcast (since 2009), and the author of the Podcast, Blog & New Media Producer's Legal Survival Guide. His undergraduate degree in radio, television and film and experience in live theatre production informs his thinking about all things legal. In addition to busy law practice, He teaches Entertainment Law at Columbia College Hollywood, Intellectual Property and Media Law at Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising, and Contract law at Pepperdine Law School. Gordon Firemark's Socials: LinkedIn: Gordon Firemark Instagram: @gordonfiremark Website: The Podcast Lawyer™ My Information Instagram: @shivadhana Email | shivadhanasekar@gmail.com Video Podcast on YouTube: Click Here for YouTube Channel Apple Ratings & Reviews: Click Here for Apple Podcasts Show Notes, Tips & More: Click Here for Linkedin Page Contact Me or Be a Guest: Click Here for Podcast Website Share a link to my podcast: Click Here for Link to Podcast Platform Selections Thank you so much for listening, and I hope to hear from you :) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/shivadhana/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/shivadhana/support

Welcome to the second part of Lawyer In The Hot Seat, in which strata lawyer (and Flat Chat sponsor) David Bannerman invited us on to his webinar. This week, Jimmy asks and David answers your questions about the NSW strata information hub and whether it might deter people from taking office-bearer roles in strata committees. On short-term letting, David suggests that an over-crowding by-law may be the most effective way of dealing with abuses, especially with its much higher fines. We discuss strata committees wrongly using OC funds for political campaigns – even when they are strata-related (such as pro or anti-pets and EV charging). We also look at questions about the right to view CCTV after a theft from a car, who compensates a tenant when their parking is closed off, a two-lot strata scheme with no records, inadequate lighting on a dark pathway and what you can do when your upstairs neighbour exposes their floorboards and becomes a noise nuisance. That's all in this week's Flat Chat Wrap. TRANSCRIPT IN FULL Jimmy  00:00 Hello, this is the second part of the coverage of our webinar, 'Lawyer in the Hot Seat,' with strata lawyer, David Bannerman. This week, we pick up on the question of the Strata Hub; the information repository, that some people think might be asking us to give too much information, such as personal phone numbers and email addresses. There's a whole heap of other stuff, including some questions that were sent in, as we were doing the webinar. So, sit back and enjoy. Once again, the sound quality isn't up to our usual standards, because we recorded it on Zoom, but it's okay. I'm Jimmy Thomson, I write the Flat Chat column for the Australian Financial Review and this is the Flat Chat Wrap. Jimmy The hub; the famous Strata Hub, David... The question is, how will owners corporations entice strata committee members to become office bearers, when their private email addresses and phone numbers will be available to every resident of the building (and owner, who might not be a resident). Do you see that as an issue, coming up? David Bannerman  01:24 The Strata Hub is certainly a bone of contention at the moment, with the strata industry, particularly the strata managers. They're concerned, that they will lose some members who are willing to be office bearers, because the two office bearer's positions will be shared with all the owners. The secretary's position and the chairperson's position, and the way it's framed; even though the manager's delegated the functions, that won't suffice, by simply inserting the strata manager's details. It will need to be the individual committee person, who's appointed as a chairperson, and likewise, the secretary. That is a position there that will also be disclosed to various parties, being the emergency contact person, such as the police and emergency services. Now, the strata managing agent can be appointed to that position. I think that in small buildings, where people already know everybody, it won't have any impact on that position, but I think that in larger buildings, like 100-odd lots, where there could be a lot more emails than what a secretary or chairperson might wish to receive from random occupants or owners, that they may prefer not to take that position. So, it could have an impact on that larger scale. Jimmy  02:49 Yes, and I think the problem is that, as many people have said, it's hard enough to get people to do the job sometimes, because the kind of people that you want to be in the position of chair or secretary, are smart, intelligent, successful people, who might be already busy, being smart, intelligent and successful in their working life. They certainly don't want to be sitting there at work and get an email saying 'what about that barking dog in flat 17?' You know, it's that kind of thing; or the abusive ones, that occasionally come up. I remember years ago, somebody said to me that one resident out of ever...

Amid all the discussions on this website about strata law, regulations and by-laws, we spend a lot of time talking about the way things ought to be and the difference with how they really are. David Bannerman Every so often it helps to cut through all the wishful thinking and speculation to get some definitive answers and so we were delighted to be asked by David Bannerman of Bannermans Lawyers to participate in his monthly webinar. In fact, it's worth pointing out that this was actually his show, not ours, but judging by the intro, I seem to have inadvertently hijacked the online event. But that's all window-dressing. In this, the first half of a discussion in which David - one of Flat Chat's strata law sponsors - answers your questions, we got into issues like water-proofing, how design practitioners are delayingwork and inflating the costs, the whole pet by-laws issue, sacking managers and EV charging. At this point I have to say there are parts where David's audio is less than perfect – the perils of using Zoom to record these events – and if you are really struggling with it, the transcript (below) will get the job done. Next week, we'll run the second part of what turned out to be a very interesting chat with some truly curly questions from you, our readers. TRANSCRIPT IN FULL Jimmy  00:00 Just over a week ago, I hosted a webinar online. We called it 'Lawyer in the Hot Seat,' and one of our sponsors, strata lawyer David Bannerman, came along to answer your questions, which had been sent in advance on a Zoom webinar. The webinar lasted an hour; we've cut it into two parts, that we are presenting this week and next. The sound quality isn't up to our usual standards, because we recorded it on Zoom. I'm Jimmy Thomson, I write the Flat Chat column for the Australian Financial Review, and this is a special Flat Chat Wrap. [MUSIC] Jimmy We've got a lot of questions to get through. David Bannerman is the fastest lawyer in the east, so we'll probably get through quite a lot. I'm seeing lots of chat coming up and I hope somebody else is looking at them, because I am a bear of little brain, and I can only do so much at one time. Are you ready, David? David Bannerman  01:11 Thanks Jimmy, for joining us. For those of you who don't know, Jimmy (most of you should), but he's a well-known commentator in the strata space and was recently in the AFR, talking about Strata Hub, and is often in the frontline of lots of owner inquiries, regarding strata stuff. We thought it'd be good to see what sort of questions he's frequently encountering and seeing what we can do to help the strata community get a better footing on their position. Jimmy  01:40 All right, thank you for that. David. I'm going to kick off with a question that comes pretty much straight off the Flat Chat forum and it is; if an external hosepipe on say, a washing machine, bursts and floods the unit downstairs, passing through common property, who is responsible for the repairs; the upstairs owner, or their insurance (if they have it), strata insurance, or the downstairs owners' insurance (if they have it)? David Bannerman  02:10 It's a good question and it happens a lot, where there's a few rights that follow. One is, the person who might have suffered the damage below, could have an 'action in nuisance' against the person above, for allowing the water to escape from their property and cause the damage below. Now, it wouldn't normally be a failing in the common property, because concrete is porous, so it's supposed to allow water through, so there's probably no problem with the common property in that circumstance. As to insurance though, a strata insurance will typically cover burst pipes, and claims can be processed through that. Alternatively, a claim could be processed through the lot owner's insurance, in the event that it covered that sort of event. The payment of the excess and the increase in the premium that...

Gordon Firemark practices entertainment, media and business law in Los Angeles. He helps creative industry professionals make deals that make sense, and that get their productions developed, financed, produced and distributed. His practice also covers intellectual property, cyberspace, new media, business transactions, and corporate matters for clients in the fields of media, entertainment, content and digital business.Mr. Firemark is frequently referred to as “The Podcast Lawyer™”, and is the author of The Podcast, Blog, & New Media Producers' Legal Survival Guide. (Https://podcastlawbook.com)He is also a podcaster himself. Since 2009, he has produced and hosted “Entertainment Law Update” (http://entertainmentlawupdate.com), which provides a monthly roundup of news and commentary about the field of entertainment law for artists, lawyers, and other professionals in the industry.He holds a B.A. in Radio, Television and Film from the University of Oregon, and earned his law degree at Southwestern University School of Law. He teaches Entertainment Law at Columbia College Hollywood, Intellectual Property and Media Law at Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising,  and Contracts at Pepperdine Law School. Before starting his own firm, he was a partner in The Business Affairs Group, and worked in the legal and business affairs departments at Hanna Barbera Productions and the MGM/UA Worldwide Television Group.More about Gordon at Firemark.com

 In this episode, I explore the world of DMCA takedowns with podcast and entertainment lawyer Gordon Firemark. We discuss how to protect yourself from copyright infringement if you run any kind of online service and the recent news about Nintendo taking down a ton of game music from YouTube. Don't miss it!

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Gordon P. Firemark, Esq, is known as The Podcast Lawyer™. Our Guest practices Entertainment, Media & Business Law in Los Angeles, California. Gordon Firemark helps artists, writers, producers and directors achieve their dreams in the fields of theater, film, television and new media. Since his admission to practice in 1992, he has focused his attention on providing sound practical, legal and strategic advice to his clients so they can make smart deals, grow their businesses, and do great things. Gordon is the producer and host of Entertainment Law Update., a podcast for artists and professionals in the entertainment industries. His practice also covers intellectual property, cyberspace, new media and business/corporate matters for clients in the entertainment industry. He is the author of The Podcast, Blog and New Media Producer's Legal Survival Guide.Mr. Firemark served two terms as President of the Board of Directors of The Academy for New Musical Theatre (now renamed New Musicals, Inc.). In the past he has served on the Boards of Governors of The Los Angeles Stage Alliance , (the organization responsible for the annual Ovation Awards for excellence in Theater) and the Beverly Hills Bar Association , where he served as liason to the Association's Entertainment Law Section (of which he is a former chairman).He holds a B.A. in Radio, Television and Film from the University of Oregon, and earned his law degree at Southwestern University School of Law. Before opening The Law Offices of Gordon P. Firemark, Mr. Firemark was a partner with the Business Affairs Group, a boutique entertainment law firm in Los Angeles. He has also worked in the legal and business affairs departments at Hanna Barbera Productions and the MGM/UA Worldwide Television Group, and started his legal career as an associate at Neville L. Johnson & Associates, a West L.A.firm specializing in entertainment litigation.Gordon is an alumnus of the Commercial Theatre Institute, and an accomplished producer of stage plays and musicals. He serves as CEO of Fierce Theatricals , which produces small cast musicals, cabaret shows and regional tours. He is the founder and chief instructor at Theatre Producer Academy, a one-of-a-kind online training program for those who produce plays and musicals. He has been involved with the entertainment industry in one way or another since his youth as a sound, lighting, and special effects technician in the theatre. Prior to becoming an attorney, he worked in the television industry, producing and directing live sports telecasts, public affairs programming commercial announcements, documentaries, and industrial videos.Mr. Firemark has taught courses in Entertainment Law at Columbia College Hollywood; Business Law at Loyola Marymount University; and Theatre Law in the innovative Online Entertainment LLM program at Southwestern Law School. He has also offered courses in Theater Law at Cypress College, and Entrepreneurial Studies at California Institute of the Arts. Mr. Firemark has served as a moderator and featured panelist at seminars sponsored by the Beverly Hills Bar Association, California Lawyers for the Arts,Theatre LA, and the Oregon Artist's Rights Coalition. Hehas also been a guest lecturer at Southwestern University School of Law, Loyola Law School, California Western School of law, UC Irvine, and California State University, Northridge.Guest Website: http://gordonfiremark.comYou can see Gordon live each Thursdays Pacific on The Podcast Lawyer™ Live on Facebook.

Knowledge is power, and that is what this episode is all about. This week's guest is Gordon Firemark, The Podcast Lawyer! He has been practicing media, entertainment, and business law since 1992. I cannot tell you how many times people have come to me with legal questions, and I have the same answer every time… Go talk to Gordon!!He is the host of a monthly podcast called “Entertainment Law Update” that has been running for 13 years. Talk about a podcasting pioneer! When Gordon first started his podcast and business, he was looking for reliable resources about the law pertaining to podcasting and found nothing, so he wrote a book called “The Podcast, Blog & New Media Producer's Legal Survival Guide”. Through writing this book, he became an expert in the field and started helping other podcasters stay on the legal straight and narrow to protect their assets. He is also “The Theater Lawyer”. While the pandemic shut down movies and in-person theater events, podcasts popped up everywhere, so he was covered because he is in two niches. He dives deep into *why* you should niche down and how it *does* help you!Gordon's clients are business owners, podcast hosts, and small podcast networks. As a creative, you need to protect what you are working so hard for. So many entrepreneurs think about investing in a business coach, mindset coach, money coach, but are you protecting what you are working so hard for? Or are you waiting until you NEED a lawyer, and at that point, it is probably too late.Building a business is like building a house, solidifying your structure. In that structure, you should cover the legal aspects and get a lawyer on your team. You should have contracts, client onboarding, and a strong understanding of who owns what, in terms of creativity, especially intellectual property if you have freelancers or a team working with you. Here is the order: build your structure, create your content, build the fence aka get a trademark Topics in this episode:Niching down as a lawyer The Laws that apply to podcastingHow to protect yourself How to Trademark your business Gordon's Free Podcast Release Form, built to protect youYour Challenge this week:Think Legit, have the right and professional mindset from the beginning.Plan Legit, create a business plan, and plan for roadblocks and hurdles.Behave Legit, behave like a professional, like getting your legal stuff in order, get your contracts, and act like a business. Connect with Gordon Firemark:Podcast Release Form: https://www.gordonfiremark.com/PodcastReleaseGuest Release Form: https://www.gordonfiremark.com/guestreleaseGordon Firemark's Website: https://www.gordonfiremark.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gfiremarkInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/gordonfiremark/The Podcast, Blog & New Media Producer's Legal Survival Guide: https://www.amazon.com/Podcast-Media-Producers-Survival-paperback/dp/1387057596Connect with me, Hayleigh Hayhurst:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/espressopodcastproduction/Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/espressogrowthWebsite: https://www.espressopodcastproduction.com/Music: John Kiernan. www.johnkiernanmusic.com

Do you feel like your business isn't as successful as it could be? Are you treating your business more like a side hustle or as a legitimate business? On this episode of Solopreneur Money, you'll learn why it is so important to get legit so that you can succeed in your business. Gordon Firemark helps business owners set themselves up for success by making sure they have all their ducks in a row. As an entertainment lawyer, he understands exactly what it takes to create a successful business since he has seen so many businesses thrive and fail. Today he shares what he has learned from his work with business owners, and he will teach you how to do the things that professionals do to achieve the results that professionals achieve. Press play to learn how to get legit and go pro. You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in... How Gordan became the podcast lawyer [2:02] What he works on now [11:03] How to get legit and go pro [13:08] The money questions [19:10]  How Gordan became the podcast lawyer Gordon became interested in the entertainment industry early in life. As a child, he frequently went to the theater with his family and even majored in theater in college. He wanted to go into the film industry, but his interests shifted after a teacher mentioned that he would make a great entertainment lawyer.  After college, he applied to a grad school program and to law school. The future became clear when he only got accepted to law school. Although Gordon never envisioned himself as a lawyer, he has found his niche in the entertainment industry working with theater, film, and podcasts.  How to become legit and go pro In Gordon's years of experience as an entertainment lawyer, he has seen business owners succeed and fail. This has provided him with a unique perspective to be able to analyze what it takes to succeed in business.  Gordon noticed that the business owners who had a professional mindset from the beginning were more apt to succeed in their business. Rather than waiting for a certain milestone to legitimize their business, they did so from the get-go. His advice to solopreneurs is to think legit, plan legit, and behave legit.  Have a plan Once you get into a professional mindset then you can develop your plan for success. It is much easier to follow a plan than it is to figure everything out as it comes to you. Advance planning will help you to anticipate roadblocks and hurdles that come at you so that you can prepare your response ahead of time. When you work without a plan then you spend much of your time putting out fires.  Think about how you can sketch out your plan for your systems and strategies, how you will make your money, and how you can structure a team of professionals so that your business can thrive.  Create the right mindset Success comes from creating the right mindset. Your business won't be able to prosper until you change your mindset to one of success. Create the right attitude, vision, and execution to take your business to the next level. When you think that you are a legitimate business owner you'll be able to plan like a legitimate business owner and behave like a legitimate business owner.  In this episode, Gordon provides plenty of insights for solopreneurs and he even has FREE resources to share. Check out his FREE ebook and FREE guest release form for podcasters. Listen in to hear why it is so important to have your guests sign a release when they appear on your podcast.  Connect with Gordon Firemark GordonFiremark.com Get your FREE podcast guest release form! Don't miss Gordon's FREE ebook - 5 Steps to Protect Your Online Business Podcast - Entertainment Law Update  Podcast - More, Better, Faster Blog - Firemark.com The Podcast Lawyer on Facebook Gordon on LinkedIn Gordon on Instagram Firemark.tv on YouTube Connect With Gabe Nelson www.GabeNelsonFinancial.com/contact FREE Downloadable Resources at https://www.gabenelsonfinancial.com/resources/ EMAIL: Gabe (at) GabeNelsonFinancial.com Follow Gabe on LinkedIn Follow Gabe on Twitter: @GabeNelsonCFP Follow Gabe on Facebook Follow Gabe on Instagram: @GabeNelsonCFP Subscribe to Solopreneur Money Audio Production and Show notes by PODCAST FAST TRACK https://www.podcastfasttrack.com

Legalities are often overlooked when running your own podcast. But it is such a crucial aspect you need to consider to protect yourself, your business, your team, and your guests. It is for this reason that we've brought in Gordon Firemark, a lawyer in the United States who specializes in creative industries such as theatre, music, and podcasting. And in this episode, Mark will walk us through the things we need to know and take into account when it comes to the legal side of podcasts.   In this episode you'll learn:   How Gordon started working as a legal consultant for podcasters.   The current state of podcasting. The importance of having guest releases. Reasons behind why you need to pay attention to the legal side of podcast shows. Examples of common issues or barriers that podcasters face when they don't take care of the legal side of podcasts. Managing legal aspects when people involved are in different countries. What is a guest release and how it can serve both the host and the guest of the show. Identifying red flags on potential guests and partners for podcasts. Adding disclaimers to protect yourself legally. Protecting yourself and your show from the views of 3rd party individuals. 3 Key tips forto cover your back when creating a podcast show for your business.   Links:   The Podcast Lawyer Website Joinn the Facebook Group: Legit Podcast Pro Get your FREE Podcast Guest Release   Related episodes:   4 Tried and Tested Ways to Get Music for Your Podcast   Get access to our FREE Course: Podcast Mindset for Health and Wellness Coaches. Learn how to get the right mindset to start your own podcast now! Click here to enroll right away! Check all the FREE and paid resources we have for every new podcaster in our Resources page.

In this episode, you'll learn about trademarking your podcast, Copyright Rules and Fair Use from Entertainment Lawyer aka The Podcast Lawyer, Gordon Firemark. Gordon Firemark goes into detail and explains how to trademark your podcast name, podcast law and the podcast legal rules. He also provides a free download and a chance to be a part of his paid program where he walks you through the trademark process. Easy Legal For Podcasters: (Paid Program/Affiliate Link) https://www.gordonfiremark.com/a/2147485366/9AFsoKgR   FREE Podcast Release Form: https://www.gordonfiremark.com/PodcastRelease   Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/kn8mrkcjR84

My guest today is entertainment lawyer, podcast producer, and host of Entertainment Law Update, Gordon P. Firemark. Also known as The Podcast Lawyer, he's also the author of "The Podcast, Blog & New Media Producer's Legal Survival Guide" which helps content creators avoid some of the mistakes made that can become legal issues. In addition to having extensive knowledge as an entertainment attorney, Gordon has also worked in the industry as an audio, lighting, and special effects technician for theatre. He's taught Entertainment Law courses here in Southern California and served on various boards and organizations in both the legal and entertainment communities. Today Gordon and I will talk about his work in both Entertainment Law and in the industry, and I'll get his take on the Music Modernization Act which was signed into law in 2018.Ladies & Gentlemen, this is Gordon P. Firemark...https://gfiremark.mykajabi.com/the-podcast-lawyerhttps://www.firemark.comhttps://gordonfiremark.comhttps://entertainmentlawupdate.comListen & Follow at Spreaker.com, Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Soundcloud, YouTube, Spotify, Castbox, iHeartRadio, TuneIn.com and the TuneIn app. You can also search for the podcast at Listen Notes, The Podcast Search Engine and you can also listen and rate the podcast at Podchaser. If you're looking to set-up an at-home system for recording or live internet broadcasting in the L.A. or O.C. areas, reach out to us at Kim-Z Entertainment, LLC.E-Mail your questions/comments to info@kim-zentertainment.com"Choose a job you love, and you'll never have to work a day in your life." - Confucius

Keeping It Legal with Gordon Firemark Episode #55 Gordon Firemark has practiced media, entertainment and business law since 1992.  He is often referred to as The Podcast Lawyer™, and is himself a podcaster, producing and hosting two successful podcasts, Entertainment Law Update and More Better Faster.   Gordon is the author of the Podcast, Blog & New Media Producer''s Legal Survival Guide, the  creator of several online courses, including legal toolkits for: digital business owners, filmmakers, theatre producers and podcasters.   You'll learn: Why you need business foundational structure The types of contracts your business actually needs When to Trademark your Intellectual property and Why legal is vital to your success.   FREE resources: Podcast Release Guest Release   Get Your Forms and Templates gordonfiremark.com   Find him online at gordonfiremark.com and on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

Today we are talking to The Podcast Lawyer, Gordon Firemark. Gordon has been practicing Entertainment Law for over 30 years. He also wrote a book called, Podcast Blog & New Media Producer's LEGAL SURVIVAL GUIDE, and he runs a podcasting Facebook group called, Legit Podcast Pro. Get it HERE. We talk to Gordon about Entertainment law, film and TV production, his 12 years of podcasting, and a $15 million lawsuit that he worked with a client to fight. He gives some legal advice for new podcasters and talks about music licensing and copyright issues. He also tells us about when he was part of The Friars Club in LA and hanging out with big names, like Milton Berle. Gordon is a legit interesting guy and he also had some good moments of sh!tting on Steven. Listen, subscribe, and share. We are drinking Larceny Small Batch Bourbon. Steven and Joey both like it. It is a good small batch bourbon at a good price. Give it a try. If there is an adult beverage you'd like us to try? Email us for an address you can send it to. We promise to drink any LEGAL, UNOPENED liquor you send us. You can also send us small bottles for our next surprise grab bag episode. Please share with your friends and social media circles and be sure to tune in to our livestream on Saturdays at 8pm Eastern, on Facebook, Twitter, Twitch, and YouTube. We also have merch available on our website. Check it out and support the show. CURRENTLY THE STORE IS DOWN. PLEASE BE PATIENT! If you would like something, we can order it for you and bill you through PayPal. Follow us on Twitter: @B3FPodcast and Instagram: @B3F_Podcast and like us on Facebook: B3F Podcast. Drop us your questions and/or comments at admin@b3fpodcast.com or at b3fpodcast.com. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel. Be sure to turn on social media updates for us to find out when we are streaming live. Call us and leave us a message at (754)-CALL-B3F (225-5233). --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/b3fpodcast/message

If you have come across his Facebook page, you know who I am talking about:The Podcast Lawyer.Gordon Firemark is an entertainment lawyer from California and he has created his own podcast; besides for having a beautiful voice, he is also very informative . I had the pleasure to interview him to ask how he came to become an entertainment lawyer, and a podcast lawyer.

If you want to protect yourself from lawsuits, understand more about content creator law or simply learn better business practices for launching your podcast this episode is full of excellent resources.In this week's episode of Be On Air, Gordon P. Firemark identifies how to protect ourselves as podcasters and what it takes to run a professional podcast business. We break down media release forms, the power of language in law, regulations in online media as well as the technical side of running multiple shows at once. Gordon Firemark is a lawyer, coach, show host, and author. He has been co-host of The Entertainment Law Update podcast for over a decade and recently launched a solo show aimed at giving success strategies to creative professionals called More. Better. Faster. You can find his courses and ebook Podcast, Blog & New Media Producer's Legal Survival Guide on his website linked below. Get Connected with Gordon FiremarkFree Media Release Form!Get Legit. Go Pro! Join the Legit Podcast Pro Facebook GroupWant to talk about your podcast? Connect with K.Lee and Podcast FarmBook a free strategy session to talk about your podcast:Join the podcast farmers FB group and grow your show![00:54] - Disclaimer[01:15] - Who is Gordon Firemark?[02:52] - What to focus on in podcast law?[05:45] - How you can use a media release form?[08:20] - When to implement a media release form?[09:57] - Is it necessary to have disclaimers on your show?[11:32] - Regulations in the Podcast world[16:18] - Connection between language and law[18:45] - Gordon Firemarks' journey[21:46] - What it's like managing two shows?[25:46] - What you should consider if you're trying to grow your show?[28:47] - How to connect with Gordon Firemark?

Gordon Firemark the "Podcast Lawyer" on The DJ Sessions presents the Virtual Sessions 1/06/21   About Gordon Firemark -   Gordon Firemark has practiced media and entertainment law since 1992.  He is often referred to as The Podcast Lawyer™, and is himself a podcaster, producing and hosting  the Entertainment Law Update podcast (since 2009), and the More, Better, Faster podcast which offers insights and advice to creative professionals and businesses who want to achieve more, better, faster.  Gordon is the author of the Podcast, Blog & New Media Producer''s Legal Survival Guide and creator of several online courses for creatives.       His undergraduate degree in radio, television and film  and experience in live theatre production informs his thinking about all things legal.  In addition to his busy law practice,  He teaches Entertainment Law at  Columbia College Hollywood, Intellectual Property and Media Law at Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising, and Contract law at Pepperdine Law School.     Find him online at gordonfiremark.com and on Facebook, twitter, and instagram.     About "The DJ Sessions" -   “The DJ Sessions" is a online/downloadable series featuring the hottest electronic music DJ's with live mixes and interviews, streamed live to a global audience. Check out the website: www.thedjsessions.com     With over 1,900 episodes produced over the last eight years "The DJ Sessions" has featured international artists such as: BT, Simon Patterson, Morgan Page, Jes, David Morales, Thievery Corporation, Sander Van Dorn, GAWP, Somna, Roxanne, Scotty Boy, Jody Wisternoff, Benny Bennasi, Christopher Lawrence, Oliver Twizt, Ricardo Torres, Alex Harrington, 4 Strings, Sunshine Jones, Elite Force, Revolvr, Kenneth Thomas, Paul Oakenfold, George Acosta, Reid Speed, TyDi, Donald Glaude, Jimbo, Ricardo Torres, Hotel Garuda, Bryn Liedi, Rodg, Kems, Mr. Sam, Steve Aoki, Funtcase, Dirtyloud, Marco Bailey, Dirtmonkey, Crystal Method, Beltek, Dyro, Andy Caldwell, Darin Epsilon, Kyau & Albert, Kutski, Vaski, Moguai, Blackliquid, Sunny Lax, Matt Darey, and many more.     In addition to featuring national/international artists “The DJ Sessions” featured hundreds local top DJs from their homebase of Seattle.     We have also undergone a massive upgrade in our TDJS studios and to our TDJS Mobile Studio to full HD streaming and HD audio to make the quality of the shows even better than before. Along with that we have launched a new website that now features our current live streams and past episodes in a much more user friendly social environment.     About The DJ Sessions Event Services - TDJSES is a WA State Non-profit charitable organization that's main purpose is to provide music, art, fashion, dance, and entertainment to local and regional communities via events and video production programming distributed through broadcast television and the internet for live and archival viewing.     "The DJ Sessions" is a Twitch "Featured Partner" series and has been recognized by Apple twice as a "New and Noteworthy" and "Featured Video” podcast. UStream and Livestream have also listed TDJS as a "Featured" stream in their lineups. TDJS's combined live streaming/podcast audience is over 90,000 viewers per week.     For all press inquiries regarding “The DJ Sessions”, or to schedule an interview with Darran Bruce, please contact us at info@thedjsessions.com

Welcome to The Real Life Buyer.In this episode I honoured to be exploring Entertainment Law with "The Podcast Lawyer" himself, Mr Gordon P Firemark. When purchasing such legal services what do you need?ABOUT THE GUESTMr Gordon P Firemark is a highly respected Entertainment Lawyer based in Los Angeles, California and is known as "The Podcast Lawyer". He has produced and featured in many podcasts and has a drive to support and help people develop their podcasting work in to legitimate and legal businesses. He has a Facebook Group called the Legit Podcast Pro and is soon to re-open a training course for podcasters wishing to monetize their work and become legit. ABOUT THE HOSTMy name is David Barr.I have been working as a Purchasing Manager for over 20 years and have had the joy of working in various manufacturing industries throughout this time.I have signed contracts for many millions of pounds Sterling over these years across a range including, but not limited to Capital Equipment; Recruitment services; Finished, semi finished and raw products including castings, machined parts, fabricated parts, moulded parts, rolled and extruded products; PPE; Carriage and Logistics services; Printed books and boxes; Gaming materials; Contractor Services including building, plumbing, roofing, AC, maintenance etc. I am passionate about saving money, buying quality goods and services, developing positive and effective working relationships with suppliers and colleagues and driving improvement through out the supply chain.Now I wish to share this knowledge and that of highly skilled and competent people with you, the listener, in order that you may hopefully benefit from this information.CONTACT DETAILS FOR GORDON FIREMARKWebsite 1 : thepodcastlawyer.com Website 2 : firemark.com Website 3 : legitpodcastpro.com Handle : @gfiremark CONTACT ME, The Real Life Buyer @Email: david@thereallifebuyer.co.ukWebsite: www.thereallifebuyer.co.ukFind and Follow me @reallifebuyer on Facebook, Instagram and TwitterDisclaimerThe views, information, or opinions expressed during this podcast are those solely of the host and guest(s) involved and do not reflect the views of any other individual or company. This podcast does not constitute professional advice or services. We do not make any warranties about the completeness, reliability and accuracy of this information. Any action you take upon the information is strictly at your own risk and we will not be liable for any we will not be liable for any losses or damages in connection with any information provided.