Kayla Moran Law

Kayla Moran Law A law firm for entrepreneurs and influencers in the creator economy

You don’t need to wait until something goes wrong to call a lawyer. When you’re building a business as a creator or entr...
09/03/2026

You don’t need to wait until something goes wrong to call a lawyer.

When you’re building a business as a creator or entrepreneur, legal questions come up all the time. A new contract lands in your inbox. A brand asks for something outside the scope. You’re launching something new. You’re wondering whether a clause is actually as “standard” as they say it is.

That’s why Lawyer In Your Pocket® was created.

It’s ongoing legal support designed for the way creators and entrepreneurs actually do business—so you have somewhere to turn when questions come up, not just when they become problems.

Because the goal isn’t just fixing legal issues. It’s making better decisions before they happen.

Ready to have a lawyer in your pocket? Head to the link in bio to learn more.

09/02/2026

It’s not always glamorous but someone has to do it 🤓 go check out my LinkedIn for what I was working on…

09/02/2026

“Can you just make one quick change?”

Famous last words. 🙃

One “quick change” can turn into another edit, a new hook, different talking points… and suddenly you’re doing work that was never part of the original agreement.

Before automatically saying yes, check your contract:

+ How many revisions are included?
+ What actually counts as a revision?
+ Does the request require new filming or a reshoot?
+ What happens when the brand requests work outside the original scope?

Being flexible is great. Doing unlimited extra work for free? Not so much.

Imagine spending years building a brand around your own name… and then fighting for the right to use it.That’s what happ...
09/01/2026

Imagine spending years building a brand around your own name… and then fighting for the right to use it.

That’s what happened to bridal designer Hayley Paige Gutman.

Her years-long legal battle with her former employer involved rights to her legal name, social media accounts, and restrictions on how she could operate professionally after the relationship ended.

The case eventually settled, and she regained the rights to her name. But there’s a much bigger lesson here for creators and entrepreneurs.

When YOU are the brand, your name, likeness, social accounts, content, and intellectual property can become some of your most valuable business assets.

And Hayley Paige isn’t the only high-profile example. Bobbi Brown has also spoken about the restrictive noncompete tied to her departure from the beauty brand that carried her name including having to wait years before launching another beauty brand under her own name.

Before signing with a management company, agency, employer, partner, or brand, understand exactly what rights you’re giving them and what happens to those rights if the relationship ends.

Build the brand. But make sure you understand who owns it.

08/31/2026

POV: You agreed to the brief… and three days later the brand sends a “small update” that somehow includes three new deliverables.

A changed brief can mean a changed scope and that deserves a new conversation.

+ More deliverables
+ Additional revisions
+ New platforms or formats
+ Different talking points
+ Extra filming or reshoots
+ Changes to the original timeline

You agreed to a specific scope of work for a specific fee. If the scope changes, you don’t automatically have to absorb the extra work for free.

New scope = new conversation

We’re hiring! ⚖️✨Kayla Moran Law is looking for a Law Clerk who wants hands-on experience at the intersection of law, bu...
08/29/2026

We’re hiring! ⚖️✨

Kayla Moran Law is looking for a Law Clerk who wants hands-on experience at the intersection of law, business, and the creator economy.

You’ll have the opportunity to work across:
    + Intellectual property + trademarks
    + Creator, talent + business contracts
    + Legal research + drafting
    + Firm development + content creation
    + Speaking engagements + industry events

We’re looking for a current law student who is detail-oriented, curious, and excited about intellectual property, contracts, digital media, and/or the creator economy.

Bonus points if you’re comfortable with content creation, filming, editing, or social media strategy)

Interested? Send your CV + a short cover note to [email protected].

Applications will be reviewed as received. We can’t wait to hear from you!

08/28/2026

I love that my job includes both but for me this is the more fun and impactful part

Finding someone using a name or logo that looks a little too close to yours can make you want to act immediately.But bef...
08/27/2026

Finding someone using a name or logo that looks a little too close to yours can make you want to act immediately.

But before you send the DM, post the callout, or fire off a cease and desist, make sure you know what you’re dealing with.

Not every similar name or logo automatically = trademark infringement.

Start here:

+ Document how the mark is being used
+ Save screenshots, URLs, dates, ads, packaging, and social posts
+ Determine whether there’s actually a likelihood of consumer confusion
+ Get legal guidance before deciding how to respond

Registering your trademark is an important step in protecting your brand. But registration isn’t where the work ends. Monitoring and enforcing your rights matters, too.

You worked hard to build your brand. Have a strategy for protecting it.

Save this post in case you ever find yourself saying, “Wait… can they do that?”

08/26/2026

You built a brand name you love. Now how do you actually trademark it? ™️

Registering a trademark is more than filling out an application. Before you file, you want to make sure the name is actually available and that you’re protecting the right things.

Kayla Moran Law can help you with;

+ Search for existing or potentially conflicting trademarks
+ Determine what goods or services your brand covers
+ Choose the appropriate filing basis
+ Prepare and file your application
+ Respond to any issues raised during the review process
+ Keep up with your trademark after registration

The best time to think about protecting your brand isn’t after someone starts using a similar name.

If you’re serious about building a brand, think about protection before there’s a problem.

Dua Lipa is facing a copyright dispute over her song “Levitating” and it’s a good reminder that similarity doesn’t autom...
08/25/2026

Dua Lipa is facing a copyright dispute over her song “Levitating” and it’s a good reminder that similarity doesn’t automatically equal infringement.

When two creative works sound, look, or feel similar, the legal question isn’t simply, “Did they have the same idea?”

Copyright protects original expression, not every idea, theme, style, or common creative element.

That distinction matters for creators. As your work reaches more people, you may find yourself on either side of this conversation, believing someone copied your work or being accused of copying someone else’s.

Before jumping to “copyright infringement,” understand what copyright actually protects.

Because “this reminds me of my work” and “this legally infringes my work” aren’t necessarily the same thing.

Save this one for the next time a copyright debate hits your feed.

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