Podcasting Step By Step

Have you ever wondered, “Can I share a clip of this music on my podcast?” or “Should my guest sign a release form?” or “How do I legally disclose affiliates so I don’t sound like an awkward shill?” Well, you have come to the right place with your podcast legal questions.    Entertainment lawyer Gordon Firemark joins me on Podcasting Step by Step to discuss:  why your guest should sign a release form and what should be on it; whether you can (or should) choose a podcast name that already exists; how to disclose affiliate relationships on your podcast; what fair use is and whether you can use music, news, or film clips on your show;  the benefits of registering your podcast as a business;  the difference between copyright and trademark and whether you need this for your podcast; if we need formal working agreements when hiring people to help us with elements of our podcast, like show notes and audio editing (you do -- ‘work made for hire’ contracts);  the elements of a podcast sponsorship contract;  the rules