Lawrence Law

05/01/2023

Attorney of Counsel Michael Lawrence, who leads CoveyLaw’s Non-Profit & Business Practice, recently provided his legal expertise for an article with Complex. In the article, Michael provides clarity on the current Bad Bunny lawsuit, including what falls under copyright law, what constitutes a right of publicity claim, and how a case like this might resolve.

For a deeper look at the ins and outs of entertainment law, you can read the full article, “The Woman Suing Bad Bunny for $40 Million Might Have a Solid Case,” here: https://www.complex.com/music/bad-bunny-exgirlfriend-lawsuit-explained

03/25/2022

I was recently interviewed by Cindy Watson on Practicing with Purpose. I'll be on episode 15 which airs this coming Monday, March 28th at 9am. I had a great time talking about my experience working with artists and how that has impacted me as an attorney and as a person.

In my featured episode, we really delved into:
- Surrounding yourself with creatives can help balance your practice and your inner passion for the job.
- This can also help you get out of the mindset of thinking there is only one solution. Creatives help you think outside the box.
- Developing friendships and connections with former clients through meaningful work together.
- Senior counsels being stuck in their ways; maybe it’s time to rethink how you’re doing things if it’s been a while.
- Artists don’t often have a lot of people to speak up for them; by doing so, it can create a lasting difference for the firm and your practice.

You can listen to the interview on:
iTunes https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/practicing-with-purpose-for-lawyers-only/id1594428169

Google https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5tZWdhcGhvbmUuZm0vcHJhY3RpY2luZ3dpdGhwdXJwb3Nl

Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/3eNC8lAQjToeGHogTbsXv4

Stitcher https://www.stitcher.com/show/practicing-with-purpose-for-lawyers-only

TuneIn https://tunein.com/podcasts/Business--Economics-Podcasts/Practicing-with-Purpose-For-Lawyers-Only-p1568135/

iHeart Radio https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-practicing-with-purpose-fo-89044728/

C-Suite Radio https://c-suitenetwork.com/radio/shows/practicing-with-purpose-for-lawyers-only/

02/16/2022

We recently received an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau and proudly feature the badge on our website. Thank you to all our current and former clients!

11/03/2021

In early October I was honored to be asked by Parsons School of Design Adjunct Professor Angeline Gragasin who is part of the leadership of one of my clients, Happy Family Night Market, to talk to her students on Zoom about my experience and perspective on creative entrepreneurship as a lawyer and entrepreneur who works with artists, musicians and other creatives. I really enjoyed sharing my experiences with the students and their questions showed how engaged they are in their studies. I’m happy to report we can expect a bright young crop of creative entrepreneurs bringing their talents to the business world!

10/26/2021

I was honored to be asked to sit on a panel of Entertainment Lawyers by the Thurgood Marshall Pre-Law Society at Binghamton University. Here are some highlights of comments I made throughout the afternoon panel. It was really good to be back on campus and share my insights with the students in attendance!

Highlights from a panel of Entertainment Lawyers asked by the Thurgood Marshall Pre-Law Society at Binghamton University to share their experiences preparing...

01/08/2021

PSA.....It’s very costly to use an unauthorized sample. Either get a license or move on to another idea! https://pitchfork.com/news/nicki-minaj-to-pay-tracy-chapman-450000-in-settlement-of-copyright-infringement-lawsuit/?utm_source=facebook&utm_social-type=owned&utm_brand=p4k&utm_medium=social&mbid=social_facebook&fbclid=IwAR10yOak_jlR-4kV0xpvqB_ssb7ejehVSHHMd1NTeDpdeTWWAqGiO6w5b7E

Chapman had sued Minaj over the use of “Baby Can I Hold You” in the rapper’s leaked 2018 track “Sorry”

11/27/2019

Friendly reminder!

10/22/2018

I participated in a press conference in front of City Hall last week organized by NYC Artist Coalition to rally support for a bill to create transparency on the M.A.R.C.H. program which has raided and shuttered vital cultural spaces in NYC.

Transparency on M.A.R.C.H.
Join: http://TalksNotRaids.com

"I’ve served as an attorney for a few arts spaces in Bushwick, including The Silent Barn. Since I’ve worked with these spaces I know that it is possible to comply if you have help. Unfortunately a lot of organizations and venues do not. And so what we would like from the City is instead of coming down with the gotcha heavy hand, have a dialogue with these spaces. And provide assistance. In most cases it will be possible for a lot of these places to know what they should be doing, and comply with the law," said Mike Lawrence of Lawrence Law

New York City Council​ members Stephen Levin and Rafael L Espinal introduce a bill to create TRANSPARENCY ON M.A.R.C.H.

Join NYC Artist Coalition: http://TalksNotRaids.com

Call your City Council Member and say “Sign MARCH Transparency Bill: #1156" (212) 788-7210

NYC’s M.A.R.C.H. raids shutter vital cultural spaces, adding vacant storefronts. NYC's cultural spaces should be nurtured, not targeted in a SWAT-like raids. We need .

Rachel Nelson (Secret Project Robot), Nola Ro (The Hills Restaurant & Bar, Inc.), Olympia Kazi (NYC Artist Coalition), and Marti Gould Cummings

Stephen Levin, Rafael L Espinal, Keith Powers, Carlina Rivera, Council Member Rory I. Lancman, Robert Holden, Councilwoman Alicka Ampry-Samuel-41st District, Brooklyn, Corey Johnson

10/12/2018

Here's full video of the Making Values Visible Panel I moderated Rubulad with Sammus Discwoman & The Cooper Union's Victoria Sobel for Withfriends' 1st anniversary party!

Michael Lawrence, owner of Lawrence Law and attorney for startup membership, crowdfunding, and ticketing website withfriends leads a panel including Enongo L...

08/14/2018

I had a fun conversation with Personal Technology Journalist, Katherine Bindley from The Wall Street Journal about my exclamation point usage double-life! Some of my musings can be found in Today’s print edition!

We’ve become addicted to exclamation points in emails and texts as a way to fill in facial expression and tone. Going cold turkey freaks people out; ‘You’re not your normal, cheery, bubbly self.’

05/01/2018

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03/12/2018

Michael Lawrence, Esq. Attorney for Silent Barn, practices small business and entertainment law at Lawrence Law. In highlights of this panel on Funding Creative Enterprises, Michael leads a discussion on how small arts organizations can obtain the funding they need to start and keep operating. Panelists include representatives from Kickstarter, The Void Academy, Withfriends, and Brooklyn Cooperative Federal Credit Union. Contact his office at mikelawrencelaw.com for a consultation!

https://vimeo.com/236261576/recommended

Michael W. Lawrence, Esq. Moderates a panel with representatives from Kickstarter, The Void Academy, Friends, and Brooklyn Cooperative Federal Credit Union to explore…