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CA Court of Appeal Offers Insight on Business Consulting vs. Legal Services In Entertainment Case

The question has been frequently debated in the legal community: What is the difference between an attorney providing business consulting services or acting as legal counsel? The California Court of Appeal recently issued an opinion on the concern.

5 minute read February 01, 2022 at 12:31 AM
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Stan Soocher
CA Court of Appeal Offers Insight on Business Consulting vs. Legal Services In Entertainment Case

The question has been frequently debated in the legal community: What is the difference between an attorney providing business consulting services or acting as legal counsel? The California Court of Appeal recently issued an opinion on the concern in the context of the entertainment industry.

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