What Happens When You Don’t Have a General Counsel?
Running a business without legal guidance is like sailing without a compass – fine until you hit a storm. Too often, companies wait until legal issues arise before calling a lawyer. By then, the damage is done. Below are 3 real-world scenarios where the absence of an outside General Counsel lawyer cost businesses more than […]
Personal Injury News: Recent Appellate Decisions
At Boesch Law Group, we follow closely all developments in the law related to personal injury cases. As the law changes, we adapt in order to get our clients the best results possible. Here are some personal injury cases that have been decided recently by appellate courts in California: 1. Audish v. Macias (2024), 102 Cal.App.5th 740 […]
The LA Business Owner’s Guide to Hiring a General Counsel (Without Adding Headcount)
Los Angeles businesses move fast – your legal support should, too. From influencers launching merch lines to digital agencies closing six-figure deals, the legal stakes are high even for small companies. If you’re handling legal on your own (or ignoring it altogether), this guide is for you. What Is Outside General Counsel? Outside General Counsel […]
10 Reasons Why Your Production or Post-production Company Needs General Counsel
When it comes to running an entertainment production or post-production company, creativity and innovation are at the forefront. But behind the scenes, complex legal and business challenges can arise, requiring expert navigation to ensure your projects stay on track and compliant. This is where a general counsel attorney becomes invaluable and the skilled legal professionals […]
Intentional Interference with Expectancy of Inheritance – Beckwith v. Dahl – UPDATE
‘Beckwith’s’ Landmark Decision In 2012 California became the 26th state to recognize the tort of Intentional Interference with Expected Inheritance (IIEI) in the case of Beckwith v. Dahl, 205 Cal.App.4th 1039 (2012). The tort provided a remedy in civil courts for anyone who lost all or part of an inheritance because of the tortious acts […]
Influencer Compensation
The rise of social media has transformed the marketing landscape, ushering in a new era of influencer-driven campaigns that leverage authenticity and relatability to connect with audiences. These influencers wield unprecedented power to shape opinions, drive consumer behavior, and influence trends. With this influence comes a myriad of opportunities, including lucrative compensation contracts with brands […]
The Uncanny Threat: Unraveling the Dangers of AI in the Entertainment Industry
As the entertainment industry comes to a standstill with both the Writers Guild of America (WGA) and the Screen Actors Guild/ American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG/AFTRA) on strike over their collective bargaining agreements, the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) remains fixed in their position that the unions are making […]
What is Undue Influence?
When a will, trust or a contract is made – and made against your rights or interests – there can be the question of whether that document was signed because of the influence of others. All people are subject to the influence of others, friends, family, professional advisors. “Influencers” are now in a multi-billion dollar […]
The Silicon Beach Law Firm
Google, Facebook, Youtube, Snapchat, Hulu, Riot Games, Amazon, Sony, and Apple, some of the biggest names in tech and entertainment, share with us at the Boesch Law Group their thriving presence in Silicon Beach. Silicon Beach includes the businesses from Santa Monica through Venice to Playa Vista and east to Culver City, and much like […]
The Business of Social Media Influencers
A Multi-billion Dollar Industry…and Growing The Boesch Law Group has handled and followed matters concerning the Talent Agencies ACT (TAA) for decades. Agents, managers, and influencers often have to struggle to reconcile the definition of “artist” under the TAA with the characteristics of the modern social media influencer. The social media and influencer industry is […]
Bankruptcy Planning & Asset Protection
Unprecedented Times These are difficult times to do business. Business owners, all over the world, are assessing how to meet their obligations during times when others may not be able to meet theirs. Difficult choices need to be made and the cascading effect of debts that are remain unpaid are leaving many in the position […]
Protecting Your Business From COVID-19 (Coronavirus)
With the current situation of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) not only is personal safety of paramount concern, but also the safety of your business interests. As cities have shutdown from stay at home orders and restrictions on dining, shopping and entertainment continue, individuals and businesses are being directly affected, business owners are being faced with […]