Insights
Our blog offers free legal education based on the work we do with
our individual clients and institutional collaborators.
Protecting Online Course Materials
Learn why publication status determines copyright protection for online courses. Essential IP strategy for course creators using Kajabi, Teachable, and YouTube.
Why Our Teenager Shops at Chanel
A trademark lawyer explores how customer experience creates brand valueβand why that quiet afternoon at the Chanel counter is exactly what intellectual property law protects.
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 Isnβt a Luxury β itβs 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 callβbefore problems ariseβsaves 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 fanfareβthey 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 Legalβs 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.
Whatβs 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 weβll tell you why we donβt care about βnormal.β
Do I Need to File My BOIR or Not?
Itβs confusing, but itβs not hard to understand, either.
Close Your Loops. Take Your Leap.
Loops and Leapsβ’ 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 itβs important to know the difference between free and paid consultations. Letβs 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 hereβs what I know for sure: Sex and intellectual property are about relationships.
Contracts Increase Your Zone of Control
Bodies are funny, unpredictable things. They donβt always behave the way weβd 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. Itβs crucial to choose a lawyer whose fees and expertise align with your budget and your specific needs, but itβs 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.