Attorney Jan Breslauer
Entertainment Law and Estate Planning JAN D. BRESLAUER, M.A., M.F.A., J.D. has been working with entertainment professionals for more than twenty-five years. Ms.
She received her M.F.A. in Dramaturgy and Dramatic Criticism from the Yale School of Drama and draws on that training in representing entertainment clients. Breslauer has also worked in the entertainment industry – as a writer, producer, producing director and more. Jan Breslauer has been widely recognized as an expert on arts and entertainment issues. Her writings have appeared in the Los Angeles
ATTENTION: Nonprofits in Orange, Riverside, and San Diego counties. This is Harrah's annual giveaway and it's well worth a look!
05/01/2023
Artist housing opening up...worth a look...
Applications for The Hollywood Arts Collective open January 16, 2023! Offering 152 units of affordable housing, a private fitness room and a soundproof rehearsal studio, the building is a short walk to public transportation with plenty of well-designed indoor/outdoor communal spaces. Sign up today for a webinar on how to apply!
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15/11/2022
Honored to represent this amazing woman since she took over OSF in 2019.
Part 2: OSF’s Nataki Garrett Targeted with Threats November 6, 2022—Nataki Garrett is a trailblazer. The nationally recognized director and sixth Artistic Director of the Oregon Shakespeare Festival (OSF) is the first woman to artistically lead a $…
30/09/2022
Congratulations to my brilliant yet modest client, Philip Littell, librettist of "GIRL WITH A PEARL EARRING." Premiered in Zurich and now dubbed WORLD PREMIERE OF THE YEAR by Opernwelt magazine. Waiting to see which American companies are going to get this gem.
15/07/2022
If you're on TikTok, maybe rethink that...
TikTok’s chief security officer steps down – TechCrunch TikTok's head of global security, Roland Cloutier, is stepping down, and will be replaced by Kim Albarella.
08/06/2022
Where there's a hit, there's a writ.
Paramount Pictures Sued Over “Top Gun: Maverick” Copyright Infringement Paramount Pictures was sued on Monday, June 6, 2022, in the U.S. District Court, Central District of California, over the blockbuster movie 'Top Gun: Maverick.'
Honored and humbled to be recognized by Impact Equine, an amazing 501(c)3 run by Brandy Frost-Payne.
21/10/2021
Cost of Probate:
For a $1.5M estate, $56k.
For a $2M estate, $66k.
For a $2.5M estate, $76k.
Cost of Estate Plan: Less than $5k.
14/10/2021
Cher is fighting for her rights to Sonny & Cher song royalties...
Cher wants her Sonny and Cher royalties, and she's suing Bono's widow to get them In Cher's $1-million lawsuit against Mary Bono, she accuses Sonny Bono's widow of undoing provisions from her divorce settlement entitling her to royalties.
07/10/2021
This is something everyone needs to do, and it's free.
Everyone should fill out a Health Care Directive. Yes, everyone!
Here's the free form: https://oag.ca.gov/sites/all/files/agweb/pdfs/consumers/ProbateCodeAdvancedHealthCareDirectiveForm-fillable.pdf?fbclid=IwAR3H-5P7WAETwQO8nqNS_UvTMxVLhqFT3ql17mtC98zHk9_hIB8QaT3dRh0
06/10/2021
Do you have to license pictures of yourself? If you didn't take them, YES.
Column: Lisa Rinna is getting sued for posting paparazzi photos of herself. Why? Who owns paparazzi photos of celebrities? Not the celebrities themselves, says a lawsuit against the "Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" star.
06/10/2021
Here's a primer for the latest labor dispute threatening Hollywood...
Hollywood crew workers are poised to strike. What's behind the labor unrest Film crews are tired of tough working conditions and low pay from streaming companies and preparing to strike.
18/09/2021
Estate Planning isn't just for couples...
The Unique Estate Planning Needs Of The Unmarried Single people need estate plans, and the priorities often are different than for married people.
03/08/2021
Find the link to the free form here:
https://oag.ca.gov/sites/all/files/agweb/pdfs/consumers/ProbateCodeAdvancedHealthCareDirectiveForm-fillable.pdf
Peace of Mind is For Everyone.
Estate Planning for the Rest of Us by Dowdall Law Offices, A.P.C.
20/07/2021
Hollywood crews may have to be vaccinated. https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2021-07-19/hollywood-unions-producers-back-to-work-agreement-covid-vaccines-testing?fbclid=IwAR0VWeEoY__jIRKCkrmSTSVgqnae5dZBpfM9EAmwjLdjyUNi2LZ9fHSxUYA
Hollywood crews could be forced to vaccinate under new deal with unions Unions and producers have agreed new terms for cast and crews returning to work in Hollywood.
07/06/2021
Proud to be in my second year as Vice Chair of this important organization. Come join us!
Applications are now open, join the AFLA team! Find more info on job board at http://ow.ly/tsoL50F4Suw ❕
03/06/2021
Great interview with Tom Keegan, one of the preeminent directors of performance for games.
Qweerty Q&A w/ Tom Keegan Streamed on August 4th, 2020 via TwitchChandler Poling, Vice President of Qweerty Gamers, interviewed BAFTA Nominated Performance Director, Tom Keegan.Intro...
01/06/2021
More astute words on working with actors, from director Tom Keegan...
31/05/2021
A wonderful memorial, created by clients Eleanor Torres and Mary Petit of The Incredible Edible Community Garden, a nonprofit.
27/05/2021
24/05/2021
Arts jobs and opportunities....
If you want LA arts organizations to get recovery funding, now is the time to speak up...
05/05/2021
Ever wondered what it's like to sue or be sued? Read my colleague Andrea Paris' intro.
What Lawsuits and Disneyland Have In Common: The Emotional Costs of a Lawsuit - California Employment & Business Attorney | Andrea W. S. Paris Learn about the unspoken emotional costs of a lawsuit. It's like a day at Disneyland with children.
13/04/2021
Lately, I've been teaching Contracts as CalArts, and it has reminded me of this series I did years ago, still relevant.
https://www.breslauerlaw.com/what-you-need-to-know-about-entertainment-contracts-part-i/
What You Need to Know About Entertainment Contracts: Part I A wise man once told me, “Everybody gets screwed the first time.” He was talking about showbiz deals, and movies in particular. But the thought applies to pretty much all arts and entertainment deals. The question is, how do you avoid getting the shaft? And
13/04/2021
Congratulations to client Tom Keegan on this excellent interview.
Interview: Star Wars and Wolfenstein Director On Respecting Performance Capture, The Power Of Imagination, And Making The Jed “On a mocap set, you'll see that everything still requires tremendous imagination.”
09/04/2021