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.

January 13, 2026

Chad Fitzgerald to Speak on Beverly Hills Bar Association Entertainment Law Section Panel “Trends in Motion Picture and Television Financial Litigation”  

Chad Fitzgerald will speak on an upcoming panel hosted by the Beverly Hills Bar Association’s (BHBA) Entertainment Law Section, entitled “Trends in Motion Picture and Television Financial Litigation.” The panel will take place on Monday, ......

January 8, 2026

Allen Secretov Named Chair-Elect of Orange County Bar Association (OCBA) Entertainment, Sports & Marketing Section

KHIKS is pleased to announce that partner Allen Secretov, who resides in Orange County, has been named Chair-Elect of the Orange County Bar Association’s (OCBA) Entertainment, Sports & Marketing Section. This section of the OCBA ......

January 6, 2026

Ray Seilie Highlights Key Copyright Cases Defining Future of AI in Law360

Ray Seilie was recently featured in Law360 as part of its annual roundup, “Copyright Cases To Watch in 2026,” examining the most consequential copyright disputes expected to shape the legal landscape this year, particularly those ......

December 16, 2025

Chad Fitzgerald Speaks to Puck’s What I’m Hearing Newsletter about Netflix’s Bid for Warner Bros.

Chad Fitzgerald was recently featured in Puck’s What I’m Hearing email newsletter, in which he weighs in on Netflix’s bid to purchase Warner Bros. In the newsletter, Chad speaks to Eriq Gardner about the slew ......

November 24, 2025

Ray Seilie Speaks to Business Insider About Warner Bros. Discovery Bidding War

Ray Seilie recently spoke with Business Insider about Paramount’s efforts to acquire the entirety of Warner Bros. Discovery, including both streaming channels and studios, before the company’s anticipated split in mid-2026. The potential mega-merger raises ......

November 20, 2025

KHIKS Partners Aaron Liskin and Nick Soltman File Profit Lawsuit on Behalf of Dave Erickson

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KHIKS partners Aaron Liskin and Nick Soltman recently filed a profit participation lawsuit against AMC on behalf of Fear the Walking Dead creator and showrunner, Dave Erickson. The complaint accuses the network of breach of ......

November 19, 2025

The Hollywood Reporter Names Shawn Holley and Kate Mangels to 2025 “Legal Troubleshooters” Issue

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The firm is pleased to announce that Shawn Holley and Kate Mangels have been recognized in The Hollywood Reporter‘s highly prestigious, annual “Legal Troubleshooters” list. In the issue, entitled “The Troubleshooters: Whether you’re being dragged ......

November 12, 2025

Judge Issues Final Opinion in Ownership Dispute Over Original Star Trek Enterprise Model, Securing Victory for KHIKS Client Eugene “Rod” Roddenberry Jr.

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KHIKS LLP, led by Nick Soltman and Aaron Liskin, successfully obtained summary judgment on behalf of client Eugene “Rod” Roddenberry Jr., confirming his ownership of the original three-foot Star Trek Enterprise Model, a rare artifact ......

November 6, 2025

KHIKS Recognized in the 2026 Edition of “Best Law Firms” by Best Lawyers®

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Kinsella Holley Iser Kump Steinsapir LLP has once again appeared on the Best Lawyers® list of “Best Law Firms.” This year, the firm achieved national and regional rankings in Los Angeles in the practice areas ......

November 5, 2025

The Daily Journal Names Kinsella Holley Iser Kump Steinsapir Among California’s “Top Boutiques” of 2025

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The firm is pleased to announce that it was recently honored as one of the Los Angeles and San Francisco Daily Journal‘s “Top Boutiques” of 2025. With only 22 law firms recognized on the coveted ......

October 28, 2025

Michael Kump Speaks on Entertainment Law for the Michigan Entertainment Law Organization (MELO)

Michael Kump recently appeared as a guest speaker over Zoom for the Michigan Entertainment Law Organization (MELO), the University of Michigan’s first undergraduate club dedicated to entertainment law, on Wednesday, October 22nd, 2025. During his ......

October 28, 2025

Benchmark Litigation Ranks KHIKS in 2026 Edition

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The firm is pleased to announce that it has been recognized as a top entertainment litigation firm in the 2026 edition of Benchmark Litigation, a prestigious guide highlighting the top firms and attorneys in the ......