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Hosting a live events as a content creator: venue agreements
In part one of our series, we gave an overview of typical considerations for content creators hosting live events and in part two, we highlighted release agreements. After meeting regulations from governing bodies and safeguarding themselves against liability from participants and attendees, an event organizer must still find a place...
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In part one we discussed possible regulations of governing bodies. After an event organizer has gotten all the necessary permits and approvals, they might be ready to run the event itself. However, before doing that, they will also want to think about their relationship with participants and attendees. If a...
Read MoreHosting a live event as a content creator
Whether it’s streaming video games on Twitch, posting make-up tutorials on Instagram, or creating food vlogs on YouTube, a content creator’s community is their lifeblood. As their community grows, it is natural for a content creator to start thinking about different ways to engage with that community. This might take...
Read MoreUnderstanding Section 174 Tax Code Changes
Tax years beginning after 2022 brought with them an uncomfortable change for many in the video game industry. Section 174 of the Internal Revenue Code, which previously allowed taxpayers to immediately expense their research and development expenses, now required taxpayers to capitalize and amortize those expenditures over a five- or...
Read MoreThe Digital Services Act
Beginning January 1, 2024, the European Union’s Digital Services Act (DSA) went into effect, introducing new regulations for online platforms, hosting services, and intermediary services operating or providing services in the EU. With most of the requirements of the DSA coming into force by February 17, 2024, it becomes important...
Read MoreSocial media account ownership when a content creator relationship breaks down
This week, the US Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit vacated portions of the US District Court for the Southern District of New York’s decision in the JLM Couture, Inc. v Hayley Paige Gutman case. Among other things, the case involved the determination of social media account ownership and...
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