Law Offices of Gordon P. Firemark

06/03/2026

Your brand may be one of the most valuable assets your business owns.

Yet many creators and entrepreneurs never think about trademark protection until a problem arises.

In my free workshop, Own Your Brand: How Creators and Entrepreneurs Protect What They Build, you'll learn how trademarks work, what they protect, common mistakes to avoid, and how to make smart decisions about protecting your business name, podcast, channel, course, product, or personal brand.

Join me for this practical, easy-to-understand training.

Reserve your seat:
https://ownyourbrandnow.com

06/01/2026

Did a fun and intersting interview with Jared from FroKnowsPhoto about the controversy surrounding the Danziger Gallery's recent AI colorization of an Ansel Adams photo. check it out here.

https://youtu.be/zaknk6mWpAQ?si=b2FujfygK0VKSdzn

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05/29/2026

Fair Use & Copyright Reality Check
https://legitpodcastpro.captivate.fm/episode/fair-use-copyright-reality-check
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05/28/2026

Parody, Pastiche & Problematic Plaintiffs – Entertainment Law Update Episode 191 is out!
https://firemark.com/2026/05/27/parody-pastiche-problematic-plaintiffs-entertainment-law-update-episode-191-is-out/
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05/22/2026

What Your Business Looks Like After You Build the Machine
https://legitpodcastpro.captivate.fm/episode/what-your-business-looks-like-after-you-build-the-machine
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05/21/2026

Most creators are building audiences.

Creator CEOs build businesses.

That’s the focus of my new live online masterclass:

CREATOR CEO:
Building a Real Business Around Your Content

This training is for podcasters, YouTubers, coaches, educators, influencers, and creator-driven entrepreneurs who want to move beyond simply creating content… and start building something more durable, scalable, and valuable around it.

We’ll cover:
• why content itself is rarely the real business
• how creators accidentally become dependent on algorithms and platforms
• smarter monetization strategies beyond ads and sponsorships
• how to build assets instead of just attention
• intellectual property, audience ownership, and leverage
• the legal and structural foundations serious creator businesses need

If you’re ready to think more strategically about your content, your audience, and your future business growth, I’d love to have you join us.

Register here:
https://gpf.link/ceomasterclass

05/20/2026

If your podcast is growing, your legal risk probably is too.

Most podcasters don’t think about copyright claims, guest releases, ownership issues, or takedown risks… until there’s a problem. By then, it can get expensive fast.

That’s why I’m hosting a free live workshop:

**How To Protect Your Podcast: Easy, Affordable Legal Strategies Without Expensive Lawyers**

🗓 May 25, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM Pacific

We’ll cover:
• Guest releases & contributor agreements
• Copyright & fair use basics
• Protecting ownership of your content
• Avoiding common legal mistakes
• Structuring your podcast like a real business asset

Free registration: https://podcastlaw.net

— Gordon Firemark
The Podcast Lawyer™

05/20/2026

First 100 FREE!

LIVE ONLINE EVENT: Ask the Pros: Real World Strategies for Growing Your Podcast

If you’re consistently publishing your podcast but struggling to grow or monetize, you’re not alone.

Join the Podcast Professionals Association (PPA) and Audiencelift.com for a live, 60-minute interactive webinarfeaturing experienced podcast professionals sharing what’s working right now across podcast growth, discoverability, content strategy, video podcasting, monetization, and audience engagement.

Moderated by PPA Co-Founder & Podcast Strategist Jenn Trepeck, and featuring panelists Traci DeForge, PPA Co-Founder and CEO of Produce Your Podcast and Co-Founder of the PPA; Gordon Firemark, widely known as “The Podcast Lawyer”; Eric Johnson, founder of Lightening Pod, Dave Jackson, of PodPage and founder of the School of Podcasting and; and Mathew Passy, CEO of Podcasting Tech and co-founder of Custom Podcast Solutions, this fast-paced session includes expert insights, candid conversations, and live audience Q&A designed specifically for podcast creators looking to build momentum and achieve measurable growth.

Whether podcasting is your full-time business or something you’re building alongside your career, you’ll leave with practical strategies and real-world advice you can apply immediately.

The first 100 registrations are complimentary courtesy of Audiencelift.com

𝗪𝗲𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟳, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

𝟭:𝟬𝟬 𝗣𝗠 𝗘𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻 / 𝟭𝟮:𝟬𝟬 𝗣𝗠 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹 / 𝟭𝟬:𝟬𝟬 𝗔𝗠 𝗣𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰

Register: https://www.podcastprofessionalsassociation.com/ask-the-pros

Panelist Info:

Moderated by Jenn Trepeck, PPA Co-Founder

Traci DeForge, PPA Co-Founder and CEO of Produce Your Podcast and Co-Founder of the PPA

Gordon Firemark, widely known as The Podcast Lawyer™

Eric Johnson, founder of LightningPod.fm,

Dave Jackson, of PodPage and founder of the School of Podcasting

Mathew Passy, CEO of Podcasting Tech and co-founder of Custom Podcast Solutions.

05/15/2026

Most Creators Are Doing This Wrong
https://legitpodcastpro.captivate.fm/episode/most-creators-are-doing-this-wrong
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05/11/2026

The Digital Creators’ Brand Protection Playbook

A proven strategy to protect your Podcasxt, Youtube Channel Name, Onlnie Course, Coaching Program or Membership title.