Law Offices of Kathleen Conkey 

Pre-Broadcast and Pre-Publication Clearances and Review

Review and recommend edits and changes to reduce or eliminate risks in:

      Scripts, television series, movies, documentaries, animation, graphics

      Fiction and nonfiction books, memoirs, plays, musicals

      Magazine and newspaper articles

      Native advertising, social media campaigns and branded entertainment 

      Contests, sweepstakes, promotions and game shows

      User Generated Content

Errors and Omissions (E&O) Insurance

     Assist with application process

     Provide fair use and libel opinion letters

     Act as clearance counsel

Review background, medical and psychological checks 

Legal Training for Production Crews and Legal Staff

     Understanding fair use 

     Proper conduct of sweepstakes and promotions

     Managing legal risks in producing reality content 

     FCC & FTC guidelines for producers, influencers, bloggers

Production Counsel

     On-Call for questions, emergencies at field shoots and on-set    

     Advice regarding:

          Sexual, drug-related, illegal content

          Minors, animals, stunts, hazardous conduct, shoots outside U.S.

          Use of hidden cameras and microphones, drones, trespass    

          One & two-party consent recording



Negotiate and Draft All Forms of Entertainment Agreements

     Production Services Agreements

     Development Deals, Shopping Deals, Co-Production Deals

     Talent Agreements (including Talent Hold and Attachment Agreements)

     Showrunner Contracts and Crew Deal Memos

     Licenses & Releases (including HIPPA)    

     Location & Access Agreements and Permits

     Option-Purchase Agreements

     Acquisition of Movie Rights, Life Rights, Literary Rights

     Collaboration Agreements 

     Tradeout and Integration Contracts

     Non-Disclosure Agreements

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