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In this episode, Akin Gump entertainment practice head Chris Spicer and partner Alissa Miller talk about the entertainment industry in the U.S. and overseas and the impact that COVID-19 has had on production and financing.

Among the topics covered:

  • U.S. vs. international productions.
  • The rise of the streaming services.
  • Insurance and COVID.
  • Representing independent content producers on Capitol Hill.
  • Investment opportunities.

To learn more, visit akingump.com and search for "entertainment" at the Experience or Insights & News tabs and read Chris Spicer and Alissa Miller's bios on the site as well.

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