Social media compliance is an extremely important part of being a content creator or influencer. Unfortunately, failing to adhere to social media law could mean the end of your social accounts – or worse, the end of your career 😨. Believe it or not, penalties for violating Internet laws often amount to upwards of hundreds … Read more
Copyright strikes on YouTube – and any other social media platform – can be detrimental to your brand. While one copyright flag 🚩 may yield smaller consequences, such as a video takedown, three strikes automatically means the end of your channel and YouTube career! As a result, many YouTubers ask how they can use copyrighted … Read more
Social media law is not a new part of the entertainment industry, but the need for social media attorneys has increased 📈 exponentially over the past several years. Whether you already have a legal background and want to specialize your firm or you’re simply researching potential careers, it’s easy to find a plethora of reasons … Read more
A simple Google search for legal templates will likely yield several results offering “FREE” fill-in-the-blank legal documents. However, while it may be tempting to use one of these free forms, it’s not necessarily the best idea 🤷♂️. 👎 The problem with stock “one size fits all” legal templates… 👎 Unfortunately, you may not ❌ necessarily … Read more
Whether you’re just starting out creating your first website 💻 or you recently discovered your site is missing some key elements, you may be wondering whether you should use a website terms and conditions template. First, note that there are a few types of creators out there who should probably consult an attorney before using … Read more
As a social media lawyer, many of my clients ask for my most important legal tips for Instagram. While Instagram is a great platform that many influencers and creators use as a steady source of income 💰, it also comes with legal risks, as all social media sites do. Therefore, I ALWAYS advise my clients … Read more
In recent months, the popularity and social impact of the app TikTok has exploded, leaving social media creators wondering how they can take advantage of the platform as a source of revenue 💰. In fact, just weeks ago TikTok launched TikTok for Business, an opportunity for brands to use the platform for marketing purposes. But … Read more
While some situations almost always require an attorney’s experience and expertise, there are some instances in which people can benefit from using simple legal templates 📝 instead! If you’re considering whether you could benefit from using a fill-in-the-blank legal document, check out this list of some common issues that a DIY template can often satisfy: … Read more
As a social media lawyer, I advise a plethora of clients from different brands focusing on a range of target audiences. For example, some of my clients are YouTubers who share glimpses of their daily lives with vlogs, while others are gamers 🎮 who livestream on Twitch to earn revenue. However, one of the most … Read more
When representing yourself in a legal situation, it can be tempting to hastily download the first few legal document templates you find online. However, not all legal templates are equal 🙅♂️, and some may require more careful attention than others. Therefore, if you’re using a fill-in-the-blank form for a personal legal issue, there are a … Read more