KHIKS News

Stay up-to-date with all the recent developments from the firm and read the perspectives offered by our attorneys on a variety of legal topics.

March 12, 2026

Ashlee Difuntorum to Present Beverly Hills Bar Association Program “From Deal to Dispute: Litigation Lessons for Entertainment Transactional Attorneys”

Ashlee Difuntorum will be presenting a program entitled, “From Deal to Dispute: Litigation Lessons for Entertainment Transactional Attorneys,” hosted by the Beverly Hills Bar Association on Wednesday, March 18th, from 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm ......

March 10, 2026

Ray Seilie Speaks to NBC About Live Nation’s Settlement with the Department of Justice During Antitrust Trial

Following the surprising news that a settlement had been reached during one of the most significant antitrust trials in recent decades, Ray Seilie spoke with NBC about how Live Nation came to an agreement with ......

March 4, 2026

The Guardian Interviews Kate Mangels on Epstein Investigation and Potential US Arrests 

Kate Mangels recently spoke to The Guardian as part of its coverage following the ongoing fallout from the release of over 3 million files related to Jeffrey Epstein and the highly contrasting responses from US ......

February 25, 2026

KHIKS Defense Win for Senator Susan Rubio and Assemblymember Blanca Rubio Recognized Among Daily Journal’s “Top Verdicts of 2025”

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The firm is pleased to announce that KHIKS partners Larry Iser and Allen Secretov have been recognized by the Los Angeles and San Francisco Daily Journal in its “Top Verdicts of 2025” issue for the ......

February 23, 2026

Chad Fitzgerald to Speak on Law.com Legalweek Panel “From Deflategate to Deepfakes: Data Discovery with Celebrities and Revised Rules”

Chad Fitzgerald will be speaking on a panel as part of Law.com’s 2026 Legalweek conference entitled, “From Deflategate to Deepfakes: Data Discovery with Celebrities and Revised Rules.” During the panel, Chad and his fellow panelists ......

February 23, 2026

KHIKS Client Marshall Woodruff’s Excessive Force Lawsuit Against LAPD Covered By Forbes

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Forbes covered KHIKS client Marshall Woodruff’s lawsuit against the City of Los Angeles and the Los Angeles Police Department in the article “Filmmaker And Photographer Marshall Woodruff Sues LAPD Alleging Life Altering Injuries,” which details ......

February 20, 2026

Shawn Holley, Larry Iser, Michael Kump, Patricia Millett, Chad Fitzgerald, and Aaron Liskin Named to Lawdragon’s 2026 “500 Leading Global Entertainment, Sports & Media Lawyers” Guide – Fitzgerald Featured

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The firm is pleased to announce that Shawn Holley, Larry Iser, Michael Kump, Patricia Millett, Chad Fitzgerald, and Aaron Liskin have been selected for inclusion in the second annual edition of Lawdragon’s “500 Leading Global ......

February 20, 2026

15 KHIKS Attorneys Named to 2026 Southern California “Super Lawyers” List; Allen Secretov Recognized as a “Rising Star”

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KHIKS is proud to announce that 15 of the firm’s attorneys have been honored on the 2026 Southern California “Super Lawyers” list. This impressive accolade comes from one of the most respected rating services in ......

February 17, 2026

Ray Seilie Discusses Hollywood’s Response to Seedance 2.0 AI in TheWrap

TheWrap recently spoke with Ray Seilie about the entertainment industry’s response to AI video generation tool Seedance 2.0, from ByteDance, the Chinese parent company of TikTok. In the days following the release of Seedance 2.0, ......

February 11, 2026

Michael Kump, Ashlee Difuntorum, Amber Melius, Allen Secretov, and Ray Seilie Contribute to the Chambers Defamation & Reputation Management 2026 Guide

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The firm is pleased to announce that Michael Kump, Ashlee Difuntorum, Amber Melius, Allen Secretov, and Ray Seilie have authored the Trends and Developments section for USA – California in the 2026 edition of the ......

January 30, 2026

Kate Mangels Weighs in on the Future of California Cash Bail Reform in the Daily Journal

In a recent Daily Journal article entitled “Bail policy changes falter as courts resist individualized hearings,” which explores how civil rights lawyers are working to end cash bail systems in California counties that keep defendants ......

January 29, 2026

Ashlee Difuntorum Provides Insight on TikTok’s Updated Privacy Policy in TechCrunch

Ashlee Difuntorum was recently featured in TechCrunch, examining TikTok’s newly updated privacy policy permitting the collection of sensitive user information, such as sexual orientation and identity, citizenship, and immigration status. The announcement, which was shared ......