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The SERMAPod Ep. 116 | E&O Production Coverage

The SERMAPod

The SERMAPod
The SERMAPod Ep. 116 | E&O Production Coverage
Jun 18, 2026 Episode 116
Rich Lenkov

In Episode 116 of SERMAPod, Rich Lenkov welcomes entertainment and intellectual property attorney Pete Salsich, III for a discussion on Entertainment Errors & Omissions (E&O) insurance. They explore why E&O coverage is essential for filmmakers and content creators, how copyright and trademark claims can threaten a production, and what producers need to know about fair use, rights clearances, and insurance coverage.

Pete also shares practical guidance on avoiding common legal pitfalls, obtaining permissions, working with distributors, and navigating the E&O application process.

Pete Salsich, III: https://capessokol.com/people/pete-salsich/
Join SERMA today: https://www.theserma.org/

And a special thanks to our sponsor, Magna Legal Services: https://magnals.com/