Entertainment Law
Pessah Law Group (PLG) is a trusted legal partner in the media and entertainment industry, known for its deep expertise and strategic counsel in media and entertainment law. We offer a comprehensive suite of services tailored to the unique demands of creators, producers, and studios alike.
From production legal and content rights to talent negotiations and film finance, PLG delivers agile, sophisticated solutions that empower our clients to stay creative—while we ensure they stay protected. We often serve as long-term, outside counsel for our media and entertainment clients, providing continuity and confidence across evolving business and legal needs.
Entertainment Transactional
Production legal requires precision, diligence, efficiency, and a deep understanding of industry norms. PLG is equipped to serve as your dedicated production legal task force for film, digital media, television, documentary, and new media projects—scripted or unscripted. Our lawyers provide seamless support from development and production to delivery and distribution, ensuring every stage of production is contractually sound and legally compliant.
Available as full-service packages or à la carte support, our offerings include:
Production Contracts
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Producer Agreements
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Above-the-Line Talent Negotiation & Agreements
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Key Crew and Department Head Agreements
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Additional Cast and Crew Contracts
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Standard Releases and Licenses
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Harassment & Discrimination Policy Drafting
Post-Production Legal
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Errors & Omissions (E&O) Insurance Application Review
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Collection Account Management Agreement (CAMA) Review
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Credit & Billing Review
Chain of Title & Rights Management
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Book/Script/IP Option Agreements
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Screenplay Purchase Agreements
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Commissioned Writer Agreements
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Assignments of Rights
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Copyright Registration & Recordation
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Infringement Demand Letters & DMCA Takedowns
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Quitclaims and Rights Releases
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Chain of Title Opinion Letters
Clearance Services
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Script Clearance Report Review
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Copyright Clearance & Fair Use Opinion Letters
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Title Search and Title Opinion Letters
Employment & Labor Compliance
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General Employment Law Guidance
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Union & Guild Compliance
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Child Actor Contract Ratification
Day-To-Day Production Services
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Third Party & Vendor Contract Review
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Story and Art Clearance Inquiries
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On-Set Emergencies
Sales & Distribution
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Sales Agency Agreement Review
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Distribution Agreement Review
Film Finance Services
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Financing Agreements
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Private Placement Memorandum (PPM) Suite
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Revenue Participation & Waterfall Structures
Raising capital for a project demands more than passion—it requires strict compliance with applicable securities laws. PLG safeguards your production from regulatory pitfalls and liability exposure, providing financing documents that signal to investors you’re working with seasoned professionals.
Creative ventures deserve solid legal foundations. PLG helps clients form, structure, and maintain business entities that limit liability and ensure long-term operational integrity.
Business Formation
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Entity Type Evaluation
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State Formation Filings
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Operating Agreements or Corporate Bylaws
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Coordination with Tax and Accounting Advisors
Ongoing Corporate Support
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Annual State Filings
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Registered Agent Services
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Annual Meeting Minutes
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Regulatory Monitoring & Compliance
A strong brand starts with legal protection. PLG helps creators and companies secure and defend their trademarks with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and is ready to stand vigilant against potential infringers—thereby safeguarding your brand, protecting one of your most valuable assets, and bolstering your power in the marketplace whether you're a multimillion-dollar corporation or a sole proprietor.
Trademark Services
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Trademark Viability Assessment
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USPTO Application Preparation & Filing
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Responses to Office Actions
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Ongoing Maintenance Filings
Infringement Protection
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Trademark Search & Clearance
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Cease-and-Desist Letters and Enforcement
We proudly represent talent from all creative disciplines—producers, writers, directors, actors, creators, influencers, authors, podcasters, musicians, comedians, dancers, models, and designers. PLG zealously advocates for artists and negotiates strategically to secure the respect, protection, and compensation you deserve.
Talent Contract Negotiation and Review
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Agency & Management Contracts
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Brand Licensing & Endorsement Deals
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Screenplay Option Purchase Agreements
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Commissioned Writer Agreements
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Actor Agreements
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Reality Performer Agreements
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Talent Hold Agreements
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Non-Disclosure Agreements
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Director Agreements
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360 and Traditional Recording Contracts
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Band Contracts and Work-For-Hire Musician Agreements
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Music Distribution Agreements
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Collection Society and Publisher Agreements
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Book Publishing Agreements
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Ghostwriting Agreements
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Content Creator and UGC Contracts
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Influencer Contracts
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Modeling Contracts
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Podcaster Agreements
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Voiceover Artist Agreements
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Comedian Service Contracts
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Public Appearance Agreements
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Live Performance Contracts
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Venue Contracts
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And more…
Unfortunately, no matter how “bullet proof” your contract is, disputes happen. A contract is sometimes only as good as the parties involved, and while having a solid agreement helps, it’s not always enough.
When disputes arise, the skill of the lawyer representing you can have a dramatic impact on the outcome of your matter. Having a team of lawyers to guide you through a dispute is crucial, and PLG has excelled in navigating disputes to swift
resolution, be it around a negotiating table or in a court room.
Litigation Services
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Demand Letters
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Negotiation and Drafting of Settlement Agreements
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Defamation, Rights of Privacy and Publicity
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Copyright and Trademark Infringement
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Labor Commissioner Complaint Adjudication
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Alternative Dispute Resolution (Mediation and Arbitration)