March 31, 2021
KHIKS Named 2021 “California – Entertainment Firm of the Year” by Benchmark Litigation
KHIKS is pleased to announce that Benchmark Litigation, the definitive guide to the world’s leading litigation firms and lawyers, has recognized the firm as a “California - Entertainment Firm of the Year” for 2021. ...
March 10, 2021
Chad Fitzgerald Quoted in TheWrap on Bob Chapek’s First Year as Disney CEO
Chad Fitzgerald was recently quoted in Diane Haithman’s TheWrap article “Disney CEO Bob Chapek’s First Year Report Card: High Marks for Not ‘Steering it Off a Cliff.’” The article focuses on the past year at ......
February 26, 2021
KHIKS’S Mattel Team Wins on Appeal of Dismissed Idea Submission Case
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)....
February 19, 2021
Gregory Korn Quoted in Bloomberg Copyright and Implied Contracts Article
Gregory Korn was recently quoted in Kyle Jahner’s Bloomberg Law article “‘Inside Out’ Case Shows Gray Area Between Inspired, Swiped.” The piece covers copyright law and breach of implied contract law in the context of ......
February 17, 2021
Allen Secretov Writes on Britney Spears’ Conservatorship for The Hollywood Reporter
Allen Secretov’s guest column “What ‘Framing Britney Spears’ Doesn’t Really Answer” appeared in The Hollywood Reporter. The piece brings attention to an opaque area of law, conservatorships, using Britney Spears’ case as the ultimate explainer. ......
January 28, 2021
Larry Iser and Suann MacIsaac Named to 2021 Super Lawyers ‘Top’ Lists
KHIKS is pleased to note that two of its attorneys have been named to Super Lawyers‘ annual “Top” lists for 2021. As noted on its website, each year, “Super Lawyers” recognizes the top lawyers in ......
January 28, 2021
Michael Kump Inducted into the 2021 Lawdragon Hall of Fame
The firm is pleased to announce that Michael Kump has been inducted into the 2021 edition of Lawdragon‘s “500 Hall of Fame.” The exclusive list includes lawyers who are “among the most acclaimed of their ......
January 21, 2021
14 KHIKS Attorneys Named 2021 “Super Lawyers”
KHIKS is pleased to announce that 14 of the firm’s attorneys have been named 2021 Southern California “Super Lawyers” by Thomson Reuters. One of the most respected rating services in the legal profession, “Super Lawyers” ......
December 16, 2020
Chad Fitzgerald Speaks to TheWrap on Disney, Warner Bros. Streaming Strategies
TheWrap recently featured commentary from KHIKS partner Chad Fitzgerald in its coverage of Disney’s virtual “Investor Day” presentation, which unveiled the entertainment giant’s plans regarding content distribution for 2021. While many were expecting Disney to ......
December 16, 2020
Tosh.0’s Daniel Tosh Gives Shout Out to Mike Kump
During his November 24, 2020 “Tosh.0” broadcast, American comedian, television host, actor, writer, and executive producer Daniel Tosh gave thanks to the executives in his life who do work on his behalf. He specifically discussed ......
December 16, 2020
KHIKS Partner David Swift Appointed to the Los Angeles Superior Court
Several news outlets covered Governor Gavin Newsom’s recent appointment of longtime KHIKS partner David Swift to the Los Angeles Superior Court. He is among 19 California superior court judges who were appointed on November 13, ......
November 6, 2020
KHIKS Listed in U.S. News & World Report’s 2021 Best Law Firms Rankings
Kinsella Holley Iser Kump Steinsapir LLP has been selected for inclusion by U.S. News – Best Lawyers in the 2021 list of “Best Law Firms.” The firm achieved rankings in the practice areas of Entertainment ......