July 10, 2015
Larry Iser Lends Experience On Unauthorized Use of Music in Political Campaigns to Rolling Stone Magazine
KHIKS Managing Partner Larry Iser is heavily quoted in Steve Knopper's Rolling Stone piece "Why Politicians Keep Using Songs Without Artists' Permission."...
June 25, 2015
Jon Steinsapir Opines on Kimble v. Marvel Enterprises – Law360
On Monday, June 21, 2015, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a ruling in Kimble v. Marvel Enterprises, leaving intact a 50-year-old rule barring royalty agreements that continue after a patent expires. Law360 asked reputable attorneys to explain the significance of...
June 15, 2015
Judge dismisses ‘New Girl’ idea theft claim
KHIKS partners Michael Kump and Gregory Korn are representing defendant William Morris Endeavor (WME) Entertainment in an action filed in federal court in Los Angeles concerning the hit ABC television series, “New Girl.” The action ......
April 28, 2015
KHIKS wins $500,000 for ‘Paranormal Activity’ director Peli
KHIKS partner Jeremiah Reynolds, representing Paranormal Activity writer-director Oren Peli, prevailed in arbitration over a "kill fee" provision in Millennium Films' three-month option agreement with Peli. Millennium had refused to pay the $500,000 fee, which was triggered when negotiations...
March 19, 2015
KHIKS files complaint for breach of rights to Janis Joplin biopic
KHIKS partners Greg Korn and Jeremiah Reynolds have filed a lawsuit on behalf of Silver Reel Partners and LKL Productions alleging that the exclusive option rights they hold to the screenplay Get It While You Can, a biopic about singer...
March 18, 2015
Deja vu: KHIKS sues Trauma 2 Records all over again
For the second time in less than a year, KHIKS partner Jeremiah Reynolds, on behalf of Filmula Entertainment's founder/producer Johnny Lin, filed suit against Trauma 2 Records and related entities controlled by media mogul Frederick "Ted" Field....
March 13, 2015
Jury Rules in Favor of Marvin Gaye’s Family in “Blurred Lines” lawsuit; Media Turns to Larry Iser for Analysis
KHIKS Managing Partner Larry Iser was quoted in several publications and appeared on several nationally syndicated talk shows to discuss the stunning jury verdict in the “Blurred Lines” case that rocked the music industry. ...
March 11, 2015
KHIKS sues ‘Barely Lethal’ producer on behalf of investor
KHIKS, representing Peregrine Entertainment Capital, filed a complaint in early February against Main Street Films, the producer of the upcoming film Barely Lethal, alleging breach of contract....
March 2, 2015
Weitzman hailed by ‘American Lawyer’ for sway in Hollywood
KHIKS founding partner Howard Weitzman was lauded by The American Lawyer in Brian Baxter's article on the legal side of the long-awaited prizefight between Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao. Howard and KHIKS partner Jeremiah Reynolds advised the Mayweather...
February 27, 2015
KHIKS wins for Studio Solutions Group on breach of contract
KHIKS partner Jeremiah Reynolds has prevailed in arbitration on behalf of Studio Solutions Group ("SSG"), an international film distributor, on SSG's claim that film rights licensor IM Global ("IMG") breached the parties' agreements on several films by accepting the agreed-upon...
February 23, 2015
KHIKS glows in Daily Journal feature
In his "Santa Monica Goes Hollywood" feature piece on KHIKS, Daily Journal reporter Matthew Blake zeroed in on the power packed into a small firm with veteran legal talent capable of competing on any litigation stage. The article focused...
February 21, 2015
Court lifts stay on Neverland Ranch claim by Michael Jackson’s ex-manager
KHIKS founding partner Howard Weitzman was quoted by The Hollywood Reporter in Austin Siegemund-Broka's article on the 2012 opposing lawsuits filed by the Jackson Estate and Jackson's former manager Tohme Tohme....