February 20, 2016
Scalia Often Put Limits On Rights In IP Decisions – Law360
Law360, New York (February 16, 2016, 11:03 PM ET) -- Justice Antonin Scalia wrote few opinions and dissents in intellectual property cases and was upfront that it was not exactly his favorite area of the law, but when he did...
February 17, 2016
9th Circuit says ‘Hurt Locker’ protected by First Amendment
In a resounding victory for the free-speech rights of filmmakers, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled today that the 2010 Oscar-winning film The Hurt Locker does not infringe the publicity rights of nor defame Master Sgt. Jeffrey S. Sarver,...
February 15, 2016
Is it ‘fair use’ or not? ‘That’swhatshesaid’ ruffles some copyright feathers
Driven by frustration over the lack of women's roles in theater, playwright Courtney Meaker, director Hatlo and creator/performer Erin Pike set out to show how women's roles in theater are light years behind men's, and in the process have raised...
February 5, 2016
Can Trump use Adele’s songs in his campaign? Larry Iser explains
KHIKS founding partner Larry Iser was quoted by ABC News and Forbes magazine on one of his favorite legal points: whether a political candidate can use a song without the permission of the artist....
February 3, 2016
KHIKS lands three spots on Super Lawyers ‘Top’ lists
KHIKS is pleased to note that three of our partners have been named to Super Lawyers' annual "Top" lists for 2016. As noted on its website, "Super Lawyers is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70...
February 1, 2016
Chad Fitzgerald comments on streaming revenues
KHIKS partner Chad Fitzgerald was quoted by the Los Angeles Business Journal in Marni Usheroff's "Fresh Money In Old Shows" piece, highlighting a new type of income generated by television productions long past their prime. Streaming services such as...
January 30, 2016
Shawn Holley to be portrayed by actress Angel Parker in ‘The People v. O. J. Simpson’
KHIKS partner Shawn Holley, who was a member of O. J. Simpson's defense team led by Johnnie Cochran, will be played by actress Angel Parker in the upcoming American Crime Story series premiering February 2, 2016 on cable network FX....
January 29, 2016
Shawn Holley named one of 38 ‘Best Criminal Defense Attorneys’ in America
KHIKS is proud to announce that partner Shawn Holley has been named by LawNewz one of 38 "Best Criminal Defense Attorneys in America." Known for her work with high-profile Hollywood celebrities, Shawn has been recognized by top legal publications...
January 20, 2016
Twelve at KHIKS named Super Lawyers for 2016
KHIKS is pleased to announce that twelve of our attorneys were named Super Lawyers for 2016, including Dale Kinsella, Howard Weitzman, Larry Iser, Michael Kump, Alan Kossoff, Shawn Holley, Greg Korn, Chad Fitzgerald, Suann MacIsaac and Jonathan Steinsapir....
January 15, 2016
KHIKS wins three for SeaWorld
KHIKS’s SeaWorld Team, Larry Iser, Kristen Spanier, Greg Gabriel and Nick Soltman recently notched three significant victories for our client SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment, obtaining the dismissal of three consolidated class actions in federal court in San Diego, the withdrawal...
January 11, 2016
KHIKS wins summary judgment in ‘New Girl’ copyright infringement claim
Since 2014, KHIKS partners Michael Kump and Gregory Korn have been representing defendant William Morris Endeavor (WME) Entertainment in an action filed in federal court in Los Angeles concerning the hit Fox television series, “New ......
January 6, 2016
KHIKS defends SeaWorld against Cal-OSHA citations
KHIKS founding/managing partner Larry Iser is representing SeaWorld Entertainment as trial began today against the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health, better known as Cal-OSHA. The dispute stems from four citations issued by Cal-OSHA against SeaWorld claiming the...