April 15, 2020
AMC’s Motion for Summary Judgment Denied – “The Walking Dead” Trial to Start in November 2020
In the latest development in the profit participation battle between plaintiffs Frank Darabont & CAA and defendant AMC, Judge Joel M. Cohen denied AMC’s motion for summary judgment, AMC’s last attempt to dismiss this matter ......
April 7, 2020
Jon Steinsapir Quoted in Playboy on Right of Publicity
Jon Steinsapir was recently quoted in James Trew’s Playboy article “A Sex Doll Stole My Identity.”...
March 10, 2020
Jon Steinsapir Comments on Quibi Patent Infringement Allegations
Jon Steinsapir was recently quoted in Wendy Lee’s Los Angeles Times article “Quibi denies stealing mobile technology as streaming debut looms.” The article details the accusations leveled at Quibi by the New York-based company, Eko. Jon comments ......
February 29, 2020
KHIKS files countersuit over Lizzo’s “Truth Hurts”
KHIKS attorneys Larry Iser, Shawn Holley, and Allen Secretov have filed a countersuit on behalf of Justin Raisen, Jeremiah Raisen, and Justin “Yves” Rothman over Lizzo’s breakout song “Truth Hurts.”...
January 4, 2020
Nick Soltman Quoted in Variety Article
Nick Soltman was recently quoted in Gene Maddaus's Variety article "Appeals Court Says Film Investor’s Suit Targets Free Speech."...
December 10, 2019
Michael Kump Quoted in The Hollywood Reporter Article
Michael Kump was recently quoted in Ashley Cullins’ The Hollywood Reporter article “Kim Kardashian West Out for Blood Over Use of Her Image in Vampire Facial Marketing.” This article describes the lawsuit filed by Kim ......
November 8, 2019
Michael Kump’s and Amber Melius’ Representation of Sandra Bullock for Use of Likeness Highlighted in Several National Publications
KHIKS Partners Michael Kump's and Amber Melius' representation of Sandra Bullock in an entertainment IP matter, exposing illegal affiliate marketing, gained national coverage this week. Ms. Bullock, along with Ellen DeGeneres, is engaged in a legal battle against obscure internet companies...
October 31, 2019
KHIKS Partner Shawn Holley to Co-Produce Legal Drama “Reasonable Doubt”
Shawn Holley will co-produce a new legal drama “Reasonable Doubt,” along with Kerry Washington and Larry Wilmore. The series about the US legal system was bought by ABC and is in the early stages of development....
October 24, 2019
Jon Steinsapir Quoted in Los Angeles Times Article
Jon Steinsapir was recently quoted in Daniel Miller’s Los Angeles Times article "When is an Original Tommy’s burger not an original? When it’s one of these 67 look-alikes.” In this article, which details the legal environment surrounding copycat restaurants of...
September 18, 2019
Shawn Holley and Mike Kump Named to the Los Angeles and San Francisco Daily Journal’s “Top 100 Lawyers” in California
KHIKS is proud to announce that Shawn Holley and Mike Kump have been named to the Los Angeles and San Francisco Daily Journal‘s “Top 100” list for 2019. The annual list, published by California’s premier legal publication, honors leading lawyers (in...
August 28, 2019
Howard Weitzman and Larry Iser Named to Billboard’s 2019 “Top Music Lawyers”
The firm is pleased to announce that Howard Weitzman and Larry Iser have both been selected for inclusion in Billboard’s prestigious “Top Music Lawyers” list for 2019....
June 14, 2019
Jon Steinsapir Quoted in New York Times Article
Jon Steinsapir was recently quoted in Paul Sullivan’s New York Times article “Retouching the Mona Lisa Is Restoration, but a Mickey Mantle? Collectors Cry Fraud.”...