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.

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 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 ......

January 28, 2026

Nick Soltman Quoted in The New York Times on Landmark Duke NIL Case

Nick Soltman was recently featured in The New York Times article “Darian Mensah vs. Duke: How experts saw a first-of-its-kind college sports case” which explores the unprecedented legal dispute between Duke University and star quarterback ......

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 ......