July 17, 2026
Ashlee Difuntorum Authors Forbes Article on FIFA and Coachella’s Differing Approaches to Legal Rights and Social Media
Ashlee Difuntorum recently published an article entitled “Why FIFA Locks Down Content While Coachella Lets Creators Run Wild” in Forbes. In the article, Ashlee examines the vastly different business models behind major cultural events like ......
July 17, 2026
Ashlee Difuntorum Pens Forbes Article on Legalities of Brands’ Open Letters to “Love Island USA” Contestant
Ashlee Difuntorum recently published the article titled “‘Love Island USA’: Brands Urged Melanie To Leave Sincere–But She Can’t Collect” in Forbes. This piece examines whether brands’ high-profile marketing efforts, presented through open letters to Peacock’s ......
July 10, 2026
Ashlee Difuntorum Authors Forbes Article on the Recent Sold-Out Theatrical Screening of “Love Island USA”
Ashlee Difuntorum recently published an article entitled “‘Love Island USA’ Season 8 Tests What People Will Pay For—Creators Should Pay Attention” in Forbes. This article explores the impact of NBCUniversal Peacock’s recent decision to screen ......
June 29, 2026
Amber Melius Interviewed by the Los Angeles Business Journal in “Who’s Who in Law” Feature
The firm is pleased to share that partner Amber Melius recently sat down for an interview with the Los Angeles Business Journal as part of its “Who’s Who in Law” series, which spotlights the leading ......
June 24, 2026
Ashlee Difuntorum Authors Article on Film and Television Copyright Clearance Pitfalls in The Licensing Journal
Ashlee Difuntorum recently published an article entitled “Copyright Ownership and Licensing in Film and Television: What Happens When the Deal Isn’t Papered” in The Licensing Journal. This piece addresses the implications entertainment production companies could ......
June 18, 2026
Ashlee Difuntorum Authors Pride Month Column in TheWrap Asking LGBTQ+ Entertainment Professionals What Allyship in the Workplace Means to Them
Eight years ago, Ashlee Difuntorum was a first-year associate hiding her relationship with a woman, terrified at the thought of her colleagues finding out. Motivated by that memory and her journey of self-acceptance since, Ashlee ......
May 27, 2026
Ashlee Difuntorum Authors Article on LGBTQ+ Allyship in the Workplace in the Los Angeles Daily Journal
Ashlee Difuntorum recently published an article entitled “How To Be An Effective LGBTQ+ Ally in the Workplace” in the Los Angeles Daily Journal. The piece offers legal professionals practical guidance on building a supportive work ......
February 11, 2026
Michael Kump, Ashlee Difuntorum, Amber Melius, Allen Secretov, and Ray Seilie Contribute to the Chambers Defamation & Reputation Management 2026 Guide
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 ......
October 20, 2025
Ray Seilie Discusses OpenAI’s Legal Tactics Against Nonprofits in NBC News
Ray Seilie recently spoke to NBC News about the increasing backlash surrounding OpenAI’s use of subpoenas against at least seven nonprofit organizations that have criticized the company’s restructuring and business practices. This development has raised ......
October 1, 2025
The Daily Journal Highlights Kinsella Holley Iser Kump Steinsapir’s Promising Future in Exclusive Profile
Nearly two decades after the firm’s inception in 2006, the Los Angeles and San Francisco Daily Journal analyzed Kinsella Holley’s storied legacy in a feature highlighting the new wave of talent at the firm. The ......
July 22, 2025
Ray Seilie Featured in Page Six Article About Potential Legal Fallout from Viral Coldplay Kiss Cam Scandal
Ray Seilie recently spoke to Page Six about potential legal fallout from the viral moment at a Coldplay concert that appeared to capture ex-Astronomer CEO Andy Byron in a romantic embrace with his former colleague ......
July 3, 2025
Ray Seilie Discusses Major AI Copyright Battles with IndieWire, NPR and Slate
Ray Seilie recently weighed in on major developments unfolding in AI copyright litigation for IndieWire, NPR and Slate. In IndieWire’s article about Disney and NBCUniversal’s lawsuit against AI firm Midjourney, which has the potential to ......