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March 28, 2022

Larry Iser and Jonathan Steinsapir Named to Billboard’s 2022 “Top Music Lawyers”

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The firm is pleased to announce that Larry Iser and Jon Steinsapir have both been selected for inclusion in Billboard’s prestigious “Top Music Lawyers” list for 2022. Each year, the list profiles a limited number ......

March 8, 2022

Jonthan Steinsapir Quoted in Los Angeles Times on Feud Between Morris Day and Prince Estate Over Band Name Rights

Jonathan Steinsapir was quoted in a recent Los Angeles Times article on singer Morris Day’s frustration with Prince’s estate after the estate blocked him from using the band name “Morris Day and the Time” due ......

March 2, 2022

KHIKS Files Suit On Behalf of Timothy Hutton Over “Leverage” Breach of Contract

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KHIKS attorneys Dale Kinsella and Nick Soltman have filed a breach of contract lawsuit against Electric Entertainment Inc. on behalf of client Timothy Hutton. Hutton seeks $3.1 million after Electric Entertainment canceled Hutton’s upcoming role ......

December 21, 2021

Kate Mangels Shares Insight About Crime Documentary Portrayals of Law and Legal Systems for The Los Angeles and San Francisco Daily Journal

Kate Mangles spoke with the Los Angeles and San Francisco Daily Journal about crime documentaries and their common portrayals of law and the legal system. ...

November 30, 2021

KHIKS Files Suit on Behalf of ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ Screenwriter

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KHIKS attorneys Dale Kinsella and Nick Soltman have filed a lawsuit on behalf of Oscar-nominated screenwriter and producer Anthony McCarten over the smash hit "Bohemian Rhapsody."...

October 7, 2021

Gregory Korn Speaks to Artnet News About ‘The Bad Art Friend’ Case

Gregory Korn was recently asked by Artnet News to share insight on a legal dispute that has gone viral after receiving coverage in New York Times Magazine....

September 8, 2021

Chad Fitzgerald Joins Advisory Board of UCLA School of Law’s Ziffren Institute for Media, Entertainment, Technology & Sports Law

The firm is pleased to announce that Chad Fitzgerald has joined the Advisory Board of the acclaimed Ziffren Institute for Media, Entertainment, Technology & Sports Law at UCLA Law School....

July 6, 2021

Shawn Holley Becomes Name Partner at Kinsella Holley Iser Kump Steinsapir LLP

KHIKS is pleased to announce that it has elevated esteemed criminal and civil trial lawyer Shawn Holley to name partner. The new firm name is Kinsella Holley Iser Kump Steinsapir LLP (“KHIKS”)....

May 27, 2021

Jonathan Steinsapir Speaks to London Times on Martin Bashir’s Deceptive 2003 Documentary with Michael Jackson

In a recent interview with the London Times, Jon Steinsapir addressed former BBC journalist Martin Bashir’s unscrupulous treatment of the late Michael Jackson in relation to the highly-publicized ITV documentary “Living with Michael Jackson."...

April 5, 2021

Nick Soltman Speaks to Los Angeles Times on Regé-Jean Page’s Exit from Hit Netflix Show ‘Bridgerton’

Nick Soltman was recently quoted in Ryan Faughnder's Los Angeles Times article “Why is Regé-Jean Page leaving Netflix's ‘Bridgerton?'” which focuses on Page’s single-season talent deal with Netflix and how deals may be evolving as the industry shifts to streaming....

April 5, 2021

Howard Weitzman and Larry Iser Named to Billboard’s 2021 “Top Music Lawyers” List

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The firm is pleased to announce that Howard Weitzman and Larry Iser have been selected to Billboard’s distinguished “Top Music Lawyers” list for 2021. ...

February 26, 2021

KHIKS’S Mattel Team Wins on Appeal of Dismissed Idea Submission Case

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KHIKS’s Mattel team (Larry Iser, Kristen Spanier and Patricia Millett) have prevailed on the appeal from the dismissal by the Los Angeles Superior Court of an idea submission case brought by toy inventor Technology from Heaven (TFH)....