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Lights, Cameras, Lawyers! Legal Issues in Video Podcasting, Vlogging and Youtube

Essential Legal Tips for Podcast and Video Creators: An Expert Recap

In this special episode of Legit Podcast Pro, Gordon Firemark, also known as the Podcast Lawyer, recaps his presentation from the Podcast Movement Conference. He discusses key legal issues that video content creators face, including copyright, trademark, defamation, and emerging concerns around AI. Gordon emphasizes the importance of getting legal affairs in order to position yourself as a professional ready for growth and profit. He provides practical advice on planning, consents, licensing, and the necessity of written agreements to protect your content and avoid legal disputes.


00:00 Introduction to Legal Issues for Content Creators

01:15 The Importance of Legal Preparedness

02:19 Understanding Intellectual Property

02:49 Copyright Concerns for Creators

05:34 Trademark Issues in Podcasting

06:18 Licensing, Permissions, and Consents

08:46 Defamation and Privacy Concerns

11:58 Monetization and Regulatory Compliance

14:28 Emerging Legal Issues in AI

17:26 Contracts and Agreements

22:57 Best Practices for Legal Preparedness

24:11 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

About the Podcast

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Legit Podcast Pro
Exploring Podcasting through the legal and business lens from The Podcast Lawyer™, Gordon Firemark

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Gordon Firemark

Gordon Firemark (gordonfiremark.com) has practiced media and entertainment law in Los Angeles since 1992. Widely known as The Podcast Lawyer™ (ThePodcastLawyer.com), he has spent his career helping creative industry professionals make deals that make sense, and that get their productions developed, financed, produced and distributed. His practice also covers copyrights, trademarks, business transactions, and corporate matters for clients in media and entertainment.