THE SERMAPOD

SERMA founder and CEO is joined by attorney Bryan Sullivan of Early Sullivan to discuss the formative structure of film production companies and how that can afford corporate protection, how insurance comes into play, how the potential for liability and claims can affect an actors’ willingness to participate in a film, and issues surrounding Alec Baldwin’s criminal charges from the “Rust” incident.

Bryan Sullivan: https://www.earlysullivan.com/attorneys/bryan-m-sullivan
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SERMA founder and CEO Rich Lenkov is joined by attorney Dan Novack to discuss the liability considerations and realities of producing content that is based on a true story and/or inspired by real-life events.

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Dan Novack: https://www.novackmedialaw.com/ 

SERMA founder and CEO is joined by attorney Tim Peterson to discuss interesting and unique jurisdictional issues and challenges to workers’ compensation claims filed by athletes following injury.

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Tim Peterson: https://bpkfirm.com/timothy-peterson/

SERMA founder and CEO Rich Lenkov is joined by attorney Michael Pang of Allison McLean to discuss the unique complexities of workers’ compensation claims in California, and particularly those filed by athletes who may have limited contacts with the state.

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Michael Pang: https://adelsonmclean.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/AM-Law_Michael-Pang.pdf 

SERMA founder and CEO Rich Lenkov is joined by attorney Landis Barber to discuss the trial brought by the widow of former USC football player Matthew Gee against the NCAA, which alleged the NCAA failed to protect him from repeated head trauma that led to his death. SPOILER ALERT: a jury found the NCAA not liable.

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Landis Barber’s blog: www.offthecourtdocket.com

SERMA founder and CEO Rich Lenkov is joined by an All-Star panel to discuss how individuals can manage and cope with psychological trauma after witnessing a traumatic event, specifically inspired by Buffalo Bills’ safety Damar Hamlin suffering an on-field cardiac arrest during an NFL game.

Jessica Mechtly:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessica-mechtly-b452b783
Jeff Gorter: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-gorter-4a219a5
Dr. Angel Brutus: https://www.sportpsychsynergy.com/dr-angel-brutus
Dr. Jess Bartley: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jess-bartley

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SERMA founder and CEO Rich Lenkov is joined by Professor Betsy Rosenblatt of the University of Tulsa and Dr. Derek Miller of Harvard University discuss a recent (unusual ) lawsuit stemming from a fan-created musical based on the hit Netflix show Bridgerton.

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Betsy Rosenblatt: https://faculty.utulsa.edu/faculty/betsy-rosenblatt/
Derek Miller: https://english.fas.harvard.edu/people/derek-miller 

SERMA founder and CEO Rich Lenkov is joined by attorney Peter Halprin of Pastich, LLP to discuss the development of “cyberinsurance,” what it covers, and the cyber dangers affecting the movie and TV industry. Peter also takes the SERMAquiz on his sports and movie likes and dislikes!

Peter Halprin: https://pasichllp.com/attorney/peter-a-halprin/ 
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Riley Cote is a former NHL player who suited up for 8 seasons with the Philadelphia Flyers as an enforcer. Since retiring from professional hockey in 2010 with some concussion-related collateral damage, Riley has embarked on a quest of holism, healing, and alternative/natural medicines. He became a student of life, committed to personal development and spiritual growth. He studied different philosophies and perspectives on nutrition, exercise, recovery, plant medicine, and overall wellness, all of which he uses to help others become more aware and in tune with themselves and ultimately increasing quality of life.

SERMA was honored that Riley delivered the keynote speech at our first annual SERMAnar in Philadelphia, PA in October 2022 to discuss his journey to professional hockey as well as his growth and development after the ice.

This is a FREE episode of our popular SERMAPod, the official podcast of the Sports and Entertainment Risk Management Alliance, which is typically exclusive to our members. Join SERMA today to begin enjoying the numerous membership benefits and the impressive library of The SERMAPod!

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SERMA founder and CEO Rich Lenkov is joined by attorney Jonathan Steinsapir of Kinsella Weitzman Iser Kump Holley to discuss how beloved characters and music can eventually enter the public domain, and specifically how this area of the law allows the beloved Winnie the Pooh character to be portrayed in an upcoming horror movie.

Official Trailer, "Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey": HERE

Jonathan Steinsapir: BIO

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