Insights
Our blog offers free legal education based on the work we do with
our individual clients and institutional collaborators.
Your Lawyer Should Already Be in the Kitchen
We love everything about this one-minute scene frorm The Thomas Crown Affair. Are lawyer and client so close that they make BLTs regularly? Did Crown know the police were coming? Did Wallace know?
5 PM on Friday: The Legal Moment Every Creative Dreads
Creative businesses face legal emergencies on their timeline, not business hours. Discover how accessible legal counsel changes your growth trajectory.
Sometimes Priority Status Isn’t a Luxury — it’s a Necessity
Continuous Counsel members get priority access to legal support when they need it most. Four real case studies from one week show how having an attorney on call—before problems arise—saves time, money, and stress. From contract reviews to fabricator disputes to closing major deals, discover how priority legal support transforms business growth.
Stay Prepared with Continuous Counsel
Everyone needs an emergency contact. Not for catastrophes, but for the Tuesday afternoon when a contract lands in your inbox and you need an answer before close of business. Legal problems rarely announce themselves with fanfare—they arrive as questions that keep you up at night and decisions you need to make under pressure.
Maybe Your Art Lawyer Should Have a PhD
When you work with Implement Legal, you get top-notch legal service from lawyers with serious degrees and serious experience. You also get art historical perspective, financial acumen, military discipline, art world savvy, and many other influences from our years in high-pressure environments.
How We Charge for Legal Services
In this extensive guide, we break down Implement Legal’s different types of legal fees, explain why we divide between flat fee and hourly projects, and provide insights that will empower you to make informed decisions about your representation.
What’s Normal?
We know the average royalty for your industry. We know which provisions are typical. We know what the other side wants to see. We can explain all of this and more. But then we’ll tell you why we don’t care about “normal.”
Do I Need to File My BOIR or Not?
It’s confusing, but it’s not hard to understand, either.
Close Your Loops. Take Your Leap.
Loops and Leaps™ is a comprehensive legal consultation for creative businesses. Identify what's holding you back, then fix it with 3 months of support.
Legal Consultations: What to Expect
How do you find a lawyer who understands you and your legal needs? Most lawyers offer consultations to help you decide if their approach suits your needs, but it’s important to know the difference between free and paid consultations. Let’s explore the benefits of both.
Sex, Copyright, and Consent
Before I was a lawyer, I was a sex educator teaching young adults about outercourse, orgasms, and violence prevention. I know a lot about human sexuality and a lot about intellectual property, and here’s what I know for sure: Sex and intellectual property are about relationships.
Contracts Increase Your Zone of Control
Bodies are funny, unpredictable things. They don’t always behave the way we’d like them to! Contracts give you opportunities to bring more project elements into your zone of control and hedge against possible changes in circumstances.
How Do I Hire a Lawyer?
Hiring a lawyer can be expensive. It’s crucial to choose a lawyer whose fees and expertise align with your budget and your specific needs, but it’s imperative to choose someone you trust.
Think Piece Podcast: Copyright, Fair Use, and AI
Katherine discussed art, copyright, and AI with Sarah Chappell on the Think Piece podcast.
What is a Creative Legacy?
Your legacy encompasses the creations you have made during your lifetime. However, it also extends beyond tangible works to include the contributions you have made to your communities - your impact on your field, your influence on other creatives, and the cultural resonance of your work.