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Perspective

Feb. 23, 2011

Fake Insurance Certificates Steal the Spotlight

Rental companies can protect themselves from theft and fraud by following a few simple procedures. By Raymond D. McElfish of McElfish Law Firm.


By Raymond D. McElfish


Equipment rental is a hugely lucrative area of the movie and television industry, especially in Los Angeles. Because the cost of state-of-the-art camera, lighting and sound equipment is extremely high, the majority of the city's film crews - even those that shoot on major studio lots - will rent every piece of equipment they use. And if elaborate special effects are desired, even a low-budget independent film can require equipment value...

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