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A6369-1-E: Artist Needs Advice on Changing Status from an Employee to Independent Contractor

Artist has been a filmmaker for over 18 years producing small indie experimental films for the film circuit. She is currently an Artist in resident at a Non-Profit (AP). AP received a grant and brought on artist to produce a film by the end of 2028. There is no contract, supervision or other usual indications of employment. Artist has been paid as an employee to date and would prefer to be paid as an independent contractor. Artist would like advice on how to change her status to 1099 and the pros and cons of doing so.

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A5448-5-R: Artist Needs Help Registering a Trademark

 

Artist is a poetess (and inventor) and would like to register a word mark on an intent to use basis for various goods. She holds an email address incorporating the intended mark.