In his USC Spotlight article “A Useful Article About Useful Articles,” Associate Erez Rosenberg discusses how the useful article doctrine validates the unlicensed use of props and set dressings in audiovisual works. The principles in the useful article doctrine can … Full Story

As reported in Deadline, Partner Lisa Callif represented the filmmakers for the documentary Teach Us All and negotiated an international distribution deal. Teach Us All focuses on the crisis in American public education, with a historical perspective on the 1957 … Full Story

When independent film directors bring their films to festivals, many hope that studios will pick up their distribution rights, opening the doors to widespread theatrical release and award consideration. However, online platforms like Netflix, Hulu and Amazon are disrupting this … Full Story

Donaldson + Callif is pleased to announce that Partner Michael Donaldson has been selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© 2018 for his work in entertainment law – motion pictures and television. For more than three decades, Best … Full Story

Outstanding Documentary or Nonfiction Special  “The Beatles: Eight Days a Week – The Touring Years” (Hulu) Outstanding Historical Documentary “No Más Bebés” (PBS) “Black America Since MLK: And Still I Rise” (PBS) Outstanding Music Composition for a Limited Series, Movie, … Full Story