Gallagher, Callahan & Gartrell's Business & Law Review

September 2007

A monthly summary of articles published on gcglaw.com
of interest to our clients.

Gallagher, Callahan & Gartrell's
Business & Law Review


HUMAN RESOURCES


Conducting a Human Resources Audit
A regular review of HR practices is a necessity in today's workplace where laws and enforcement activities are constantly changing and the penalties for non-compliance can be devastating. This article provides some guidelines for an effective HR audit.
By Dana R. Scott, HR and Benefits Consultant

From the archives:

Evaluating Your Most Important Asset:
The Employee Performance Appraisal Process

Do Employee Policies Need Updating in a Blogging World?

OFCCP Audit Reminder: Have You Performed Federal Contractor
Self-Evaluation?

See more at: Employment Law Articles

FILMMAKING 101

Gallagher, Callahan & Gartrell is proud again to be a sponsor of the New Hampshire Film Festival. Our attorneys are experienced in the organization and financing of independent films. With our expertise in copyrights, trademarks and licensing agreements, we help to protect the filmmaker's intellectual property and to bring vision to reality.

Attorney Jon Garon has authored a series of columns for the independent filmmaker that cover the legal and practical basics of the business of filmmaking. They are to date:

An Overview of the Film Budget

Financing the Production Company

Negotiating Employment Agreements

Use Caution with Personal Debt Financing

Music, Composers and Performers

Anatomy of a Film Music Agreement

Financial Accounting & Responsibility for the Film Company

Studios and Independent Financing Options

Equity and Debt Financing

Purchasing the Literary Property

For more information on the NH Film Festival, October 11, 12, 13 and 14, see their web site.

For more information regarding our services for filmmakers, please contact Denis Maloney or Peter Cline at 800-528-1181.

IN THE NEWS

Eight Attorneys at GCG Named 'Best Lawyers in America'

Shapiro Appointed to NH Retirement System Review Commission

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