June 16, 2020
Jonathan Steinsapir Speaks to Billboard on Concert Venues and COVID-19 Liability
Jon Steinsapir was recently quoted in Claudia Rosenbaum’s Billboard article “Concert Venues Are Reopening Across America. Could Lawsuits Follow?”...
May 8, 2020
KHIKS Prevails as Appeals Court Hands Michael Jackson Estate Huge Win
The Estate of Michael Jackson, represented by KHIKS’s Howard Weitzman, Jonathan Steinsapir and Zachary Elsea scored a total victory in Quincy Jones v. MJJ Productions, Inc. when an appeals court reversed a $9.4 million 2017 verdict regarding royalties from Michael...
April 29, 2020
Seiden v. Bernstein Named one of “California’s Top 100 Verdicts in 2019”
Dale Kinsella and Amber Melius' victory in Seiden v. Bernstein was named one of California's top verdicts of 2019 by Top Verdict magazine....
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
Chad Fitzgerald Featured on Bones Case Podcast
Chad Fitzgerald was invited to speak as a featured guest on Green Hasson & Janks’ Entertainment podcast, tackling the recent Bones lawsuit and settlement. The podcast discusses key issues raised in the case, key challenges faced by litigators (especially those with...
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....