The legal services Michael can provide include, but are not limited to:
Formation of business entities (corporations, LLCs, partnerships, non-profits etc.) to shield one’s personal assets from the liabilities of the business. Negotiate and draft partnership agreements, by-laws, and operating agreements so that business partners understand how certain matters will be dealt with, avoiding potential litigation.
Licensing of Intellectual Property, Drafting of Non-Disclosure Agreements, Drafting of Sweepstakes Rules and Regulations, Drafting of Independent Contractor Agreements.
Negotiation and drafting of agreements in the music, publishing and motion picture industries (record contracts, management deals, synchronization licenses, and partnership deals between band members).
Explore strategies for exploiting Copyrights including whether to pursue publishing or record deals and the impact that will have on synchronization and streaming income. Registration and exploitation of Trademarks.
Agreements for companies commissioning 3rd parties making social media posts on their behalf giving companies ownership of content. Protection against FTC concerns for the posting of advertisements online. Counseling on legal obligations for user-generated content posted on such platforms. Terms of Use policies as well as compliance with COPPA.
Help startups launch their companies, fund their operations and serve as their outside general counsel so they can focus on successfully running their business.