October 26, 2012
Jewelry maker drops suit against Sharon Osbourne
One of the world’s leading jewelry licensers, Lucas Design International, has abandoned its lawsuit against KHIKS client Sharon Osbourne. Lucas had claimed that Ms. Osbourne, represented by KHIKS partners Howard Weitzman and Jeremiah Reynolds, agreed ......
October 12, 2012
Big Bird in spotlight over ‘fair use’ in political campaigns
KHIKS founding/managing partner Larry Iser was quoted in Ted Johnson’s article in Variety on the intellectual property issue of “fair use” in the presidential campaign. The “fair use” doctrine is a limitation on a copyright ......
October 12, 2012
Going to the dogs over pet peeve: Starbucks howls with cease/desist
KHIKS founding/managing partner Larry Iser was quoted by ABC News in a story about Starbucks’ claim that a dog daycare center is infringing the coffee giant’s name and logo. The owner of “Starbarks” insists her ......
October 8, 2012
Mariah Carey vs. Nicki Minaj: How real is their feud?
KHIKS partner Chad Fitzgerald was quoted by E! Online in Leslie Gornstein’s article about the very public clash between new American Idol judges Mariah Carey and Nicki Minaj. The article was in response to a ......
October 1, 2012
Copyright claim by actress in anti-Islam film unlikely to succeed, says Greg Korn
KHIKS partner Greg Korn was quoted in Ryan Davis’s article at Law360.com (“Actress in Anti-Muslim Film May Have Flimsy Copyright Case”) on the copyright lawsuit brought by Cindy Lee Garcia, an actress in the film ......
September 11, 2012
Candidates continue to struggle with campaign music clearances
KHIKS founding/managing partner Larry Iser was again quoted in the media, this time The Hollywood Reporter, about one of his specialties: protecting the copyrights of songwriters from unauthorized use by political candidates. Larry talks about ......
September 7, 2012
Super Lawyers Magazine: Three at KHIKS named in Business Edition
KHIKS is pleased to note that the 2012 Business Edition of Super Lawyers magazine includes three of our attorneys: founding partners Dale Kinsella, Larry Iser, and Michael Kump. Dale was recognized for his success in ......
August 29, 2012
Reuter’s podcast featuring Larry Iser: Campaign Music Strikes Sour Notes
KHIKS founding/managing partner Larry Iser has recorded a podcast with Reuter’s, discussing the use of music in political campaigns. Check out Larry’s comments on the current state of politicians and music. (You’ll see the on-screen ......
August 28, 2012
Apple’s patent win: Jon Steinsapir’s view
KHIKS partner Jon Steinsapir was quoted in Hadley Robinson’s August 28th Daily Journal article on Apple’s recent patent lawsuit victory over Samsung. The gist of the piece, titled “Apple’s patent win puts company on the ......
August 27, 2012
Apple’s win vs. Samsung likely to chill borrowing of key features, says David Swift
KHIKS attorney David Swift was quoted in Connie Guglielmo’s article at Forbes.com on the patent dispute between Apple and Samsung. The article was published the day before the unanimous verdict for Apple, and David observed ......
August 24, 2012
Republicans should tread lightly in music use at convention
KHIKS founding/managing partner Larry Iser was quoted extensively in Dorothy Pomerantz’s article at Forbes.com warning the GOP to get permission from artists before using their songs at the Republican convention. Larry knows this better than ......
August 21, 2012
Interview with Jon Steinsapir: Hollywood’s Knockoffs
In an audio recording at LegalCurrent.com, KHIKS partner Jon Steinsapir explains the legal issues surrounding “mockbusters,” which are films with titles designed to mislead consumers into thinking they’re renting the legitimate studio versions....