Legal Landmines in Team Collaborations: The Case for Contracts

**Summary:**

In this episode, Gordon Firemark, The Podcast Lawyer™, explores the essential legal considerations for podcast collaborations. Topics include copyright ownership, joint works, works made for hire, and practical steps to ensure you maintain control of your show. Featuring a real-life case study of a network founder and co-host dispute, this episode highlights the importance of written agreements.

**Key Topics:**

- Copyright ownership and authorship

- Indie contractors as authors

- Legal implications of joint works

- Works made for hire explained

- Ensuring show ownership and control

- Collaboration as partnership

- Real-life case study: Network founder vs. co-host

- Practical tips for drafting agreements

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Tune in and make sure your podcast collaborations are legally sound!