Solicitor who specialises in working with influencers
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Solicitors who specialise in working with influencers
As an influencer, there are several legal aspects to consider when conducting your business.
Working with influencers and their agents
How we work with influencers and their agents
What legal services do influencers typically require
Drafting contracts for influencers
Laws and regulations that affect influencers
Dispute resolution for influencers
Data protection compliance for influencers
Merger and acquisition of influencers accounts
Legal help with online harassment of influencers
Recovery of influencers' social media accounts
Working with influencers and their agents
Influencers are individuals who use their social media platforms to promote brands and products to their followers. They have become a powerful marketing tool for companies, and as such, there has been an increase in the demand for influencer services. However, as influencers continue to gain popularity, they also face various legal challenges. At Cohen Davis, we understand the unique challenges and opportunities that influencers face in today's digital age. As such, we pride ourselves on providing practical and intelligent legal guidance to help influencers navigate the legal landscape and achieve their goals.
How we work with influencers and their agents
Our team of experienced lawyers takes a proactive and strategic approach to providing legal advice for influencers, advising influencers and their agents, always keeping in mind the ever-evolving nature of the industry in addition to providing legal advice for influencers. We understand that influencers are not just individuals or brands, but rather a combination of both, and we work closely with our clients to ensure that their legal strategy aligns with their overall business objectives. We believe that common sense is just as important as legal expertise when it comes to advising influencers. We take the time to understand our client's unique circumstances and provide advice that is tailored to each one of our clients.
What legal services do influencers typically require
Each influencer has his or her own professional needs, depending on the business model, the influencer’s personality and the platforms the influencers are working on. We provide legal services to influencers, helping them navigate the legal landscape and protect their interests. Here are some of the ways we can help:
Drafting contracts for influencers
Influencer agreements need to be clear and detailed, outlining the terms and conditions of the partnership between the influencer and the brand. We can help draft contracts that are fair and balanced for both parties, including details such as payment terms, content usage rights, and deliverables.
Laws and regulations that affect influencers
Compliance with regulations
Influencers must comply with various regulations, such as the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) guidelines, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) guidelines, and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) guidelines.
Our team can help influencers stay compliant with these regulations to avoid legal consequences and protect their reputations. Protecting intellectual property - Influencers often create original content, such as photographs and videos, which can be valuable assets for their businesses. We can help influencers protect their intellectual property rights, including obtaining trademarks, copyrights, or patents where applicable, and avoiding infringing on the intellectual property rights of others.
Dispute resolution for influencers
In the event of a dispute between an influencer and a brand, or among a number of influencers who work together, we can provide legal advice and help resolve the conflict through mediation, arbitration, or litigation, depending on the situation.
Data protection compliance for influencers
Influencers often collect personal data from their followers, including email addresses and demographic information. It is crucial to comply with data protection laws and regulations, such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), to protect the privacy of their followers. We can help influencers ensure that they are compliant with these laws.
Merger and acquisition of influencers accounts
In recent years, the influencer marketing industry has grown significantly, leading to an increase in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) of influencer accounts. M&A refers to the process of combining two or more companies, and in the influencer marketing industry, it often refers to the acquisition of an influencer's account by another company or influencer. However, the M&A of influencer accounts involves several legal aspects that must be considered to ensure a smooth and legal transaction.
Legal help with online harassment of influencers
Online harassment is a serious issue that can have severe consequences for influencers. Our highly experienced lawyers in this field can help an influencer take legal action to protect themselves from harassment and abuse, including obtaining a restraining order, sending a cease and desist letter, taking legal action against copyright infringement, defamation or libel, reporting harassment to social media platforms, and reporting cybercrime to the relevant authorities.
Recovery of influencers' social media accounts
One of the biggest risks for influencers is the suspension or termination of their social media accounts. This can happen for several reasons, such as a violation of community guidelines, copyright infringement, or suspected fraudulent activity. Losing their social media accounts can be detrimental to an influencer's career, as their entire business relies on their online presence. Fortunately, our law firm can help influencers recover their social media accounts. Here's how:
- Review of the suspension/termination notice: When an influencer's social media account is suspended or terminated, they typically receive a notice outlining the reason for the suspension/termination. Our law firm can review the notice and determine the best course of action to recover the account.
- Appeal process: Social media platforms often have an appeal process that influencers can use to request a review of their account suspension/termination. Our lawyers can help influencers navigate the appeal process, including drafting the appeal letter and providing any supporting documentation or evidence.
- Legal action: In some cases, social media platforms may suspend or terminate an influencer's account without just cause. In these situations, our lawyers can take legal action against the social media platform to recover the account, including filing a lawsuit or sending a demand letter.
- Crisis management: Losing a social media account can be a crisis for an influencer, affecting their reputation and business. Our law firm can provide crisis management services to help influencers manage the fallout from the suspension/termination and mitigate any damage to their reputation or business.
As an influencer, you will face various legal challenges that you need to overcome to protect your businesses and interests. Our law firm provides legal services and advice to influencers, helping them navigate the legal landscape and protect their reputations. Whether it's drafting contracts, complying with regulations, protecting intellectual property, managing taxes and accounting, resolving disputes, or ensuring data protection, we can help influencers achieve their goals while staying on the right side of the law.
