December 16, 2020
Chad Fitzgerald Speaks to TheWrap on Disney, Warner Bros. Streaming Strategies
TheWrap recently featured commentary from KWIKA 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
KWIKA Partner David Swift Appointed to the Los Angeles Superior Court
Several news outlets covered Governor Gavin Newsom’s recent appointment of longtime KWIKA 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
KWIKA Listed in U.S. News & World Report’s 2021 Best Law Firms Rankings
Kinsella Weitzman Iser Kump 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 Law ......
November 4, 2020
Shawn Holley Named to Daily Journal’s 2020 “Top Women Lawyers” List
The firm is proud to announce that Shawn Holley has been selected for inclusion on the Los Angeles and San Francisco Daily Journal's list of "Top Women Lawyers" for 2020....
October 23, 2020
Zachary Elsea Quoted in USA Today on Borat 2 and Rudy Giuliani
Zachary Elsea was recently asked by USA Today to comment on any possible legal recourse Rudy Giuliani could have after being featured in a compromising scene of Sacha Baron Cohen's new Borat sequel....
October 22, 2020
KWIKA Achieves Top Accolades in 2021 Benchmark Litigation Rankings
The firm is pleased to announce that it has been recognized as a leading “Tier 1” California entertainment law firm in the 2021 edition of Benchmark Litigation. Dale Kinsella, Howard Weitzman, Larry Iser, and Michael Kump received the ......
October 21, 2020
Jonathan Steinsapir Speaks to Bloomberg Law on Gorilla Glue Trade Dress Claims
Jon Steinsapir was recently quoted in Kyle Jahner's Bloomberg Law article "Gorilla Glue Faces Packing Trial After 11th Cir. Revival," which discusses the newly revived claims that Gorilla Glue Co.'s GorillaWeld adhesive infringed the trade dress of J-B Weld Co....
October 19, 2020
KWIKA Wins Trial for SeaWorld of Activist-Backed Lawsuit
KWIKA’s SeaWorld team (Larry Iser, Kristen Spanier, Kat Kleindienst, and paralegal Chris Avalos) prevailed in the trial of a consumer fraud lawsuit conceived of and backed by anti-SeaWorld advocacy group Earth Island Institute, pending in ......
October 16, 2020
KWIKA Prevails in Lawsuit for The Duke and Duchess of Sussex
Michael Kump, Jon Steinsapir and Nick Soltman represented Prince Harry, The Duke of Sussex, and Meghan, The Duchess of Sussex, in a lawsuit filed in state court in July 2020 concerning intrusive and illegal photographs ......
October 5, 2020
KWIKA’s SeaWorld Team Obtains Dismissal of Consumer Fraud Putative Class Action
KWIKA’s SeaWorld team (Larry Iser, Kristen Spanier and Kat Kleindienst) have obtained dismissal of a consumer fraud putative class action against SeaWorld relating to the Covid-19 pandemic, filed in the United States District Court for the Southern District of California....
September 23, 2020
Zachary Elsea Named to Variety’s Prestigious “Hollywood’s New Leaders” List for 2020
The firm is pleased to announce that Zachary Elsea was recently named to Variety’s annual “Hollywood’s New Leaders” list, which profiles emerging talent under the age of 40 in the entertainment industry....