-
Former Warner Bros. VP and Senior Counsel Joins Donaldson + Callif as Partner
Dale Nelson, 20-year veteran of Warner Bros. intellectual property group joins the independent film industry’s go-to law firm LOS ANGELES – Donaldson + Callif is pleased to announce the addition… Full story
-
Michael Donaldson and Lisa Callif Selected as 2019 Southern California Super Lawyers
Partners Michael Donaldson and Lisa Callif were named 2019 Southern California Super Lawyers for their work in entertainment law. Lisa was also selected for inclusion in Super Lawyers’ 2019 Women’s… Full story
-
Congratulations to Our Clients in Sundance and Slamdance!
This year our clients had 38 projects at the Sundance and Slamdance festivals. See you all in Park City! SUNDANCE A Jester’s Tale AR American Factory Apollo 11 Ask Dr.… Full story
-
Partner Lisa Callif Speaks at Beverly Hills Bar Association’s Year in Review Event
Partner Lisa Callif will speak at the 2019 Beverly Hills Bar Association’s Year in Review event discussing the highlights of 2018 for independent producers, as well as future legal trends… Full story
-
Congratulations to Our Clients On the 2019 Oscar Documentary Shortlist!
One hundred sixty-six films were originally submitted in the Documentary Feature category. The 2019 Academy Award Nominees will be announced on January 22nd. The 91st Academy Awards Ceremony will air… Full story
-
Lisa Callif Presents at SFFILM’s Doc Talk Series
Partner Lisa Callif presented at SFFILM’s Doc Talk series, providing independent filmmakers advice on fair use and copyright issues. The presentation was held on December 5, 2018 at the SFFILM… Full story
-
Congratulations to Our Clients Who Won at the 34th IDA Awards!
The International Documentary Association held its 34th Documentary Awards at the Paramount Theater on Saturday, December 8th. Congratulations to all of our clients who were honored! Best Feature Minding the… Full story
-
Partner Chris Perez Comments on Broadened DMCA Exemptions in Daily Journal, IP Watchdog, The Recorder and More!
Under the newly broadened copyright exemption laws granted by the U.S. Copyright Office and Library of Congress, filmmakers no longer have to request permission or make payments to copyright owners… Full story
-
Congratulations to Our Clients Nominated at the 2018 IDA Awards!
The 34th IDA Documentary Awards will be on December 8th at the Paramount Theatre. Good luck to all of our clients! Best Feature Crime + Punishment Director/Producer: Stephen Maing… Full story
-
Broadened DMCA Exemptions Stand to Help Filmmakers With Copyrights: Chris Perez Comments in Daily Journal Article
Under the newly broadened copyright exemption laws granted by the U.S. Copyright Office and Library of Congress, filmmakers no longer have to request permission or make payments to copyright owners… Full story
-
Donaldson + Callif Ranked on 2019 “Best Law Firms” List by U.S. News – Best Lawyers
U.S. News – Best Lawyers recognized Donaldson + Callif among its 2019 “Best Law Firms” in the Metropolitan Tier 2 ranking in Los Angeles for motion pictures and television entertainment… Full story
-
Donaldson + Callif Secures Broader DMCA Exemptions for Indie Filmmakers in Landmark Ruling
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Partners Michael Donaldson and Chris Perez of Donaldson + Callif, a Los Angeles-based law firm representing independent producers of film, television and web-based content, and Professor Jack… Full story