October 28, 2015
Michael Kump featured in University of Michigan Law notable alumni profile
KHIKS founding partner Michael Kump is profiled in the Fall 2015 issue of The Law Quadrangle, the official publication of the University of Michigan Law School, in its “Hooray for Hollywood” look at the legal success of well-known alumni in...
October 22, 2015
‘Gutsy move’ ends Jay-Z ‘Big Pimpin” trial
KHIKS partner Jonathan Steinsapir was again quoted in a Daily Journal account by Ashley Cullins of the latest development in the eight-year complex litigation brought by an Egyptian plaintiff who claimed his copyright was infringed by rapper Jay-Z in the...
October 1, 2015
KHIKS files complaint against Playboy for breach of contract in licensing of branded vodka
KHIKS Partner David Swift has filed a $12 million lawsuit on behalf of Broad Street Licensing Group, alleging that Playboy Enterprises attempted to hide their commission obligations over Playboy-branded liquor....
September 11, 2015
Nick Soltman weighs in on artist’s claim against Netflix in Daily Journal piece
KHIKS attorney Nick Soltman was quoted by the Daily Journal in Ashley Cullins' article on a copyright infringement case filed against Netflix by artist Earl Swanigan. The complaint alleges that a painting of Swanigan's appeared in the background in...
August 28, 2015
Federal Court of Appeals in Chicago affirms KHIKS victory in Michael Keaton lawsuit
For the past two years, Michael Kump and Jeremiah Reynolds have represented Golden Globe winner and Academy Award nominee Michael Keaton in a lawsuit filed against him in federal court in Chicago in connection with the motion picture The Merry...
August 24, 2015
David Swift Featured in Palisadian-Post Sports Article
David Swift was the subject of Steve Galluzzo's Palisadian-Post Sports article “Soccer Player David Swift Gives Age the Boot,” which details his selection for the USA Maccabi Masters soccer team. ...
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....