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Greetings!
As Spiller Law enters 2008, I am grateful for the support of my clients, friends and family. Each day brings with it new challenges, rewards, and opportunities for personal and professional growth. With the help of wonderful colleagues, Spiller Law is continuing its mission to provide excellent legal advice and client service in the areas of business, entertainment, and estate planning.In the past few months, we have: - Formed a film production company for a Los Angeles filmmaker;
- Been chosen to represent and advise four current feature film projects;
- Represented a client in negotiations with SONY BMG Music Entertainment to secure the rights to the Duke Ellington Opera "Queenie Pie";
- Successfully negotiated a music licensing agreement for a composer-client;
- Advised a client facing an upcoming merger;
- Helped a client participate in a class action lawsuit against a national mortgage company;
- Secured a trademark for a science-fiction novelist;
- Drafted client contracts for a national consulting company;
- Represented a homeless veteran in a dispute with an Alameda County Public Housing Agency;
- Successfully resolved a family estate dispute on behalf of a client; and
- Created a number of successful estate plans for clients.
If you have a legal matter that needs attention, please feel free to contact us at 415.296.5193, or by email at Lindsay@spillerlaw.com.
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| Spiller Law chosen by Filmmakers
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Spiller Law is proud to be working on the following film projects:
HOMEWORLD. San Francisco filmmakers Phil Hudson and Amy Demmon are in post-production on a film called "HOMEWORLD," an exciting new science-fiction film. A popular film at the American Film Market in November, it has been submitted to the Sundance Film Festival. See the Homeworld website.
I AM THAT GIRL. Actress and Producer, Grace Rowe, stars in this touching comedy/drama about a party girl coming to terms with the real meaning of life. It is currently in post-production. A film with a timely message, it has a wonderfully eclectic and contemporary soundtrack. See the "I am that Girl" website. OUT OF THE SOUTH. Filmmaker Jason Ball produced this documentary about what it's like to grow up as a gay person in the South. A beautiful and moving film, it has resonated among audiences all over and has been well-received at film festivals. See the "Out of the South" website.
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"Bottle Shock" movie filmed in Sonoma
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 Alan Rickman on the set of "Bottle Shock"
As a guest of my friend Todd Harris, I had the privilege of seeing the feature film "Bottle Shock" being shot in Sonoma. Due to be released in 2008, the movie is about the historic 1976 wine tasting competition held in Paris when California wines emerged victorious and "shocked" the world. Produced by Todd, Marc Lhormer and Brenda Lhormer, and directed by Randall Miller, "Bottle Shock" promises to be a "must see" film.
Lindsay at the shoot in Sonoma
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| THE AMERICAN FILM MARKET
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Annual Film Foreign Sales Event in Santa Monica
It doesn't get much more "Hollywood" than this. The American Film Market ("AFM") is the place where foreign distributors come to buy films. Held annually at the Loew's Santa Monica, it is the place to see and be seen. And everywhere, deals are being made. In the lobby, the elevator, by the pool. Quite an experience!
Lindsay "working" poolside
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| Spiller Sports Program
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Memorial Stadium, UC Berkeley
Spiller Sports is evolving due to the unexpected demand for our business and entertainment services. Currently, we are exploring product endorsement opportunities and other commercial and charitable opportunities for sports and media personalities.
Lindsay and Cal Linebacker Devin Bishop
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CMJ Conference in New York City
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NYU Music Law Symposium
Washington Square from the NYU Law School
The CMJ Music Marathon & Film Festival, a major annual event in the entertainment industry, took over New York City from October 16-20, 2007 with over 1,000 dynamic new artists, dozens of groundbreaking films and thousands of non-stop revelers!
I attended the NYU Music Law Symposium, which was part of the CMJ Festival. The symposium discussed the current dynamics and emerging trends in the rapidly changing music industry.
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| My Brave and Beautiful Niece, Claire Denise Miller
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Claire Denise Miller
As many of you know, my 6 year-old niece, Claire Miller, has stuggled with an inoperable brain tumor for more than a year. She and her family have been through a terrible ordeal that cannot be expressed in words. Your love and prayers have sustained them so far and we thank you.
May I ask that you keep Claire and her family in your thoughts over the holidays. It means so much to all of us. You may follow her brave and hopeful struggle at http://clairedenisemiller.blogspot.com.
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