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November 2, 2023

Larry Iser Pens Forbes Article Examining the Legal Landscape of Dr. King’s Legacy as New Biopic is Announced

In a new article for Forbes, Larry Iser examines the announcement of a forthcoming Martin Luther King Jr. biopic—a collaboration between Chris Rock, Steven Spielberg, and Universal Pictures—as well as the legal actions that were ......

September 7, 2023

Kate Mangels Writes Guest Column for The Hollywood Reporter on ‘Romeo & Juliet’ and ‘Nevermind’ Lawsuits

Kate Mangels’ Hollywood Reporter article “Why Lawsuits Over ‘Romeo & Juliet’ and ‘Nevermind’ Were Dismissed by Judges” examines two high-profile lawsuits in which older artistic works were alleged to constitute child abuse: the 1968 film ......

August 17, 2023

Larry Iser Publishes Exclusive Op-Ed on Taylor Swift’s Album Re-Recordings in Music Business Worldwide

Larry Iser recently penned an exclusive op-ed for Music Business Worldwide that examines Taylor Swift’s success in re-recording her older albums and dubbing them “Taylor’s Version(s)” after her masters were sold by one of Scooter ......

August 2, 2022

Kate Mangels Reviews “Bad Blood: Secrets and Lies in a Silicon Valley” for Los Angeles Lawyer Magazine

In a recent article featured in the July/August 2022 edition of Los Angeles Lawyer Magazine, Kate Mangels examines John Carreyrou’s book Bad Blood: Secrets and Lies in a Silicon Valley and its impact on healthcare ......

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 ......

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. ...

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 20, 2021

Dale Kinsella and Nick Soltman Reveal the Truth About Profit Participation Lawsuits in The Hollywood Reporter

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In a guest column for The Hollywood Reporter entitled “When Stars Sue Studios: The Truth About Profit Participation Cases,” Dale Kinsella and Nick Soltman examine the recent buzz in Hollywood surrounding profit participant lawsuits following ......

September 13, 2021

Nick Soltman Comments on Paramount Leadership Transition for TheWrap

Nick Soltman was recently asked by TheWrap to provide an analysis of what Jim Gianopulos' exit as CEO of Paramount could mean for the Hollywood studio's future in either the digital space or the ongoing consolidation of the entertainment industry....

June 1, 2021

Chad Fitzgerald Speaks to Los Angeles Times’ The Wide Shot on Amazon’s Acquisition of MGM

Chad Fitzgerald was recently quoted in the Los Angeles Times entertainment business newsletter The Wide Shot regarding Amazon’s $8.45 billion acquisition of MGM....

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....

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 ......