What C-Suites and Boards Neglect About Their Companies’ IP
Intellectual property increasingly drives enterprise value, yet many boards still treat it as a legal function. Christine Lawton examines the IP oversight, valuation, monetization, and AI risks facing C-Suites and boards today.
The Pros & Cons of Music Catalogue Deals with Private Equity
Private equity has poured billions into music catalog acquisitions. Christine Lawton breaks down the pros, cons, termination rights, and the AI variable reshaping every deal being structured today.
Streaming Giants & Live Sports
Netflix, Amazon, and Apple are paying billions for live sports rights. Christine Lawton breaks down the three structural problems driving the pivot and the five consequences reshaping the entire entertainment industry.
Copyrighted Works for AI Model Training
The legal debate over AI training and fair use may never be fully resolved by courts. Christine Lawton explains why creators should license their IP now — and the five terms they must control.
How to Avoid the IP Dealmaking Mistakes That Kill IP Businesses
Most IP businesses fail not because of bad ideas, but because of bad deals. Christine Lawton breaks down the five fatal dealmaking mistakes every IP creator needs to know.