Steve Stein
Steve is a litigator who specializes in media and intellectual property disputes. He also has substantial experience litigating complex entertainment and business disputes.
Steve has defended media organizations from high-profile defamation and copyright and trademark infringement claims. He has litigated entertainment disputes for production companies and A-list talent, and complex contract and business disputes for businesses and individuals.
Before joining the firm, Steve wrote for the Washington Post and served as a law clerk on the United States Court of Appeal for the Fifth Circuit. Steve draws on his experience as a journalist and law clerk to advocate for his clients.
Dan Stone
Dan is a Partner in the Litigation Group at Greenberg Glusker focusing on entertainment, media, technology, sports, and labor and employment. He represents plaintiffs and defendants and successfully navigates their disputes at all stages of litigation and dispute resolution, including at trial and on appeal.
Dan represents clients ranging from artists to Fortune 100 companies in disputes involving copyright, trademark, trade secrets, breach of contract, rights of publicity and privacy, labor law, ERISA, and California’s Talent Agencies Act. He also represents founders and Chief Executive Officers of emerging digital entertainment and services companies in negotiations and disputes.
Formerly Assistant General Counsel at the Directors Guild of America, Dan represents and advises multi-national corporations, production companies, rights-holders, and artists in connection with entertainment industry collective bargaining agreements and pension and health plans. He has been quoted in the New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Washington Post, and Variety regarding legal developments and collective bargaining negotiations in the entertainment industry.
This program is approved for 1.5 hours of general California MCLE credit.
IP Risks in the Age of Reels, Streams & Shares
Event Description
From Instagram reels and TikTok videos to brand livestreams and viral posts, today’s digital content moves at lightning speed—while the law often struggles to keep up. For in-house counsel, the challenge lies in evaluating potential risks on the fly when the legality of content can be uncertain. Whether it’s background music in a marketing clip, a borrowed image for a social post, or a brand logo in a livestream, these assets can expose companies to significant intellectual property claims. This interactive program will arm you with practical strategies to identify, respond to, and prevent IP pitfalls in the fast-paced world of short-form video, audio, and visual media.
Join us on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, from 5:30–8:30 p.m. PT at the offices of Greenberg Glusker LLP, as Steve Stein and Dan Stone break down the latest risks and best practices for protecting your organization.
Key Takeaways:
- Recognize how short-form videos, social graphics, and licensed music can trigger copyright, trademark, and rights of publicity concerns.
- Navigate takedown requests, infringement notices, and content disputes effectively.
- Build content review processes to vet, greenlight, and protect against licensing and usage risks.
Who Should Attend:
This program is only open to full-time in-house attorneys, general counsels, senior in-house attorneys, compliance officers, and legal leaders responsible for reviewing, approving, and advising on marketing, communications, and digital content strategies.
There is NO COST to attend this program!
This in-person program is FREE thanks to our gracious sponsor, Greenberg Glusker LLP! Please note, this event will NOT be recorded. This event will be held in Los Angeles (Century City). Please only sign up if you are willing and able to attend in person.
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