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 30, 2020
Dale Kinsella, Howard Weitzman and Michael Kump Included in The Hollywood Reporter’s “Power Lawyers” Issue
The firm is pleased to announce that Dale Kinsella and Michael Kump have once again been named as Top 100 “Power Lawyers” by The Hollywood Reporter, and Howard Weitzman has been named to the “Legal Legends” ......
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.”...
February 8, 2020
Chad Fitzgerald a Panelist for AAA Entertainment Dispute Resolution Program – Hot Topics in Profit Participations
Chad Fitzgerald will be a panelist during the American Arbitration Association’s conference on May 8, 2020. The conference will be held at the Pepperdine Westside Conference Center in Los Angeles, CA. Chad will participate in ......
January 28, 2020
Amber Melius Named One Of the Los Angeles Business Journal’s 2020 “Top Minority Attorneys”
Amber Melius has been named a “Top Minority Attorney” by the Los Angeles Business Journal for 2020. The LABJ notes her work, alongside Mike Kump, representing Sandra Bullock in a major lawsuit against obscure internet companies using fake ......
January 22, 2020
Larry Iser and Suann MacIsaac Named to Super Lawyers ‘Top’ Lists
KHIKS is pleased to note that two of its attorneys have been named to Super Lawyers‘ annual “Top” lists for 2020. As noted on its website, each year, “Super Lawyers” recognizes the top lawyers in ......
January 15, 2020
14 KHIKS Attorneys Named 2020 “Super Lawyers”
KHIKS is pleased to announce that 14 of the firm’s attorneys have been named 2020 Southern California “Super Lawyers” by Thomson Reuters....
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...