COVID-19 Legal Resource Page
- TheLawTog Contract Template evaluation + updates
- Resources (Free swipe copy, free provisions)
- Contract Template Forms + FREE Store Credit
- To-Do Legal Checklist
- To-Do Business Checklist
- and more!
I'm Rachel Brenke
Before we dig into the COVID resource page, let me introduce myself! I’m a mother of five, wife to army veteran and lover of rescue dogs. On the professional side I’m a photographer, business consultant and lawyer.
I help photographers, like you, to legally protect yourself and run a successful photography business. These videos are just one part of the many resources I have for you.
Thousands in the industry trust me, for good reason. I have a proven record of winning copyright infringement suits for photographers and delivering solid legal advice.
I’m humbled to be able to help you all during this time. Please let myself, or the team, know if you need anything,
Rachel Brenke
ATTN: TLT Purchasers
Informational Resources
TheLawTog® specific resources:
TheLawTog Blog post on contract provisions + insurance for your photography business protection
Business Bites Podcast Episode – 5 quick legal steps you need to take to protect your business now
Business Bites Podcast Episode -Families First Coronavirus Response Act – What You Need To Know
Business Bites Podcast Episode – 4 Financial Stability Steps During COVID
External resources:
Find more information on the SBA’s Economic Injury Disaster Loans at: SBA.gov/Disaster.
The SBA will work directly with state Governors to provide targeted, low-interest loans to small businesses and non-profits that have been severely impacted by the Coronavirus (COVID-19). The SBA’s Economic Injury Disaster Loan program provides small businesses with working capital loans of up to $2 million that can provide vital economic support to small businesses to help overcome the temporary loss of revenue they are experiencing.
Coronavirus Unemployment Benefits for Photographers information. Click here to read more.
You’ve probably heard by now about the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES), but would you like the part that applies to photographers translated into human speak? Just like the rest of humanity, you really just need to know the part that applies to you, our friend Andrew with Big Picture CPA has you covered.
FAQS:
- Do I have to photograph even if I don’t have a contract? Maybe not, always check your local governmental directives
- Do I have to return the non-refundable retainer? Legally – probably not, assuming you have a solid, lawyer-drafted contract that attributes that retainer to services already rendered (i.e. scheduling, consultation, etc)
- Do I have to photograph if there is no shut down? No. There are different levels of government directives and contract defenses that may help you (See podcast above!)
- Do I have a force majeure clause in my contract? I don’t know – do you? Don’t rely on the headings. Be sure to look for language regarding disasters, circumstances outside of your control, Acts of God, etc.
- Does my contract let me cancel/reschedule? It’s going to depend on the language.
FREE Force Majeure Clause
TLT Contracts already have a broad existing cancellation provision - be sure to check that this Force Majeure clause complies with your state laws.
Force Majeure Provision (a la carte)
Potentially Needed Documents
Cancellation of Contract Bundle
Release of Liability Waiver – COVID19 specific
Rescheduling Addendum
Need to reschedule a photography event or session? Be sure to do it legally with a lawyer-drafted addendum. Simply fill it out, execute with client and attach to your original contract!
Comes with 2 addendum documents – 1 for portrait 1 for weddings
Time on your hands?
- Trademark business name
- Update contracts
- Identify insurance needs & update
- Make a disaster plan
- Connect with 5-7 local business owners
- Draft and publish blog posts
- Update portfolio online
- Schedule 3 months of social media posts
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Business Planning 101
Marketing Legalities 101
