Publications & Articles
find articles written by Natasha S. Chee discussing various topics in entertainment law, copyright law, technology law, contract law, filmmaking, international law, LGBTQ+, diversity, legal ethics and beyond.
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lawyers find wellness through art, craft and creativity
The law is often regarded as being rigid, exacting, and demanding, whereas art is thought to be loose and free. Lawyers and artists seem to be on opposite sides of the spectrum; however, artistic lawyers are finding balance and wellness combining the two disciplines. Mental health concerns are on the rise in the legal field and art therapy may be a tool for combating stress, anxiety, and depression amongst lawyers.
Contra Costa Lawyer, May 2021. (Reprinted with permission from the Contra Costa County Bar Association.)
a force to reckon with: force majeure in the age of covid-19
COVID-19 has disrupted commercial activity throughout the world. We explore the effect and impact force majeure and related doctrines have on business contracts in various industries.
California Lawyers Association - Business Law News, Issue 3, 2020. (Originally published in the California Lawyers Association - Business Law News, Issue 3, 2020.)
#MeToo - Can It Be Used as an Excuse? Frustration of Purpose and Other Theories Used to Excuse Performance in Entertainment and Business Deals
Can #MeToo and other socio-political movements be used to excuse performance of a contract in entertainment and business agreements? Explore frustration of purpose, force majeure, and other possible theories to potentially excuse performance, whether morals clauses should or should not be included in agreements, and the unequal bargaining powers of parties involved.
California Lawyers Association - Business Law News, Issue 4, 2019. (Originally published in the California Lawyers Association - Business Law News, Issue 4, 2019.)
Work Made for Hire - Effect on Copyright and Employment Laws in the Tech and Entertainment Industries After Dynamex and AB5
The “work made for hire” concept is deeply rooted in copyright law. However, it may create unintended and unforeseen consequences regarding the creative worker’s classification under California’s Dynamex decision and AB5 , especially for the tech and entertainment industries.
Contra Costa Lawyer, March 2020. (Reprinted with permission from the Contra Costa County Bar Association.)
KNOW YOUR NEW RULES (MCLE SELF-STUDY ARTICLE)
Analysis of some of the new California Rules of Professional Conduct, which shadow the ABA Model Rules numbering for ease of use for out of state attorneys, as well as a comparison to the old rules.
Republished in the Contra Costa Lawyer, December 2020 - Self-Study Issue. Earn one hour (1.0) of Legal Ethics MCLE credit by answering the questions on the Self-Study MCLE test available here.
Contra Costa County Bar Association MCLE Spectacular, November 16, 2018. (Reprinted with permission from the Contra Costa County Bar Association.)
HASSELL V. BIRD: WHAT'S THE BIG HASSLE, YELP?
Analysis of the Hassel v. Bird case involving Yelp as a non-party third party, with respect to due process, non-party injunctions, First Amendment and prior restraint, and implications of the Communications Decency Act, 47 U.S.C. §230 ("CDA").
Contra Costa Lawyer, September 2017. (Reprinted with permission from the Contra Costa County Bar Association)
DO YOU GOOGLE? CATHERINE LACAVERA DOES. AN INTERVIEW WITH CATHERINE LACAVERA, DIRECTOR OF LITIGATION AT GOOGLE
An interview with Google's Director of Litigation, Catherine Lacavera, her pathway and the advice she gives women attorneys in achieving their goals.
California Women Lawyers Publication, March 2013
PROP 8 - MARRIAGE IS A FUNDAMENTAL CIVIL RIGHT FOR ALL
A legal analysis of California's Prop 8 ballot initiative and history. Also includes an interview with Therese Stewart, Chief Deputy City Attorney of San Francisco, who discusses her involvement in the marriage cases that led to Prop 8.
California Women Lawyers Publication, April 2012
IMPECCABLE FRENCH STYLE DOES NOT INCLUDE COVERING YOUR FACE: FRANCE BANS FACE COVERINGS IN PUBLIC
A legal introspective of the French law which bans wearing face coverings in public. This article provides a legal comparative between French law and whether this type of ban would withstand US Constitutional scrutiny.
California Women Lawyers Publication, June 2011