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Month: September, 2015

The Deflategate Drama Offers a Few Lessons in Leadership- Monster.com

Bryan Sullivan was recently quoted in John Rossheim’s Monster.com article “The Deflategate Drama Offers a Few Lessons in Leadership.” The article highlights the shortcomings in the NFL’s handling of the 2014 American Football Conference Game football tampering scandal, and provides effective leadership strategies for employers.

The full article can be viewed here.

Orly Ravid to Speak on “International Film distribution and outreach”

Orly Ravid will be a panelist on “International Film distribution and outreach” at the L.A. OLA Spanish Contemporary Cinema Showcase on September 20, 2015. The roundtable discussion will focus on the hurdles faced by independent cinema in the areas of distribution and public outreach, and will help connect independent filmmakers with top U.S. industry influencers. Orly, alongside other industry professionals, will explore new and innovative ways in which independent filmmakers can leverage today’s digital revolution to distribute their work through festivals, theaters and online platforms.

More information on the program can be found here.

Bryan Sullivan Represents Marcel Granier in Sale of Rare Ferrari

Bryan Sullivan represented Venezuela media mogul, Marcel Granier, in the sale of Mr. Granier’s multi-million dollar collector’s item Ferrari to Ferrari dealer DK Engineering. The Ferrari was a 1966 Ferrari 275 GTB of which only 200 were made and far less still available in the world. The transaction involved significant customs issues with the Ferrari being transported from Venezuela to the United States.

Bryan Sullivan Guest Lectures at Chapman University

On September 15, 2015, Bryan Sullivan was a guest lecturer at Chapman University, at the invitation of screenwriter, Dan Petrie, Jr., discussing strategies for the acquisition of rights for the film industry.  Mr. Sullivan outlined strategies for the independent film producer to obtain the rights to content for adapting to film or television projects.  The lecture also involved copyright issues, background on defamation claims, and acquisition of life story rights.

Crowdfunding Your Way to Success

Bryan Sullivan’s article “Crowdfunding Your Way to Success” was recently published on VC-List, a website that provides professional commentary on venture funding. In the article, Bryan shares tips and advice on building and executing a successful crowdfunding campaign, and explores common misconceptions companies and individuals have when attempting to crowdfund for the first time.

The full article can be found here.

Eric Early Leads Trial Team to Victory

Months of hard fought litigation involving complex claims against Early Sullivan’s clients (who own and operate nursing homes), for breach of fiduciary duty, fraud, negligence, corporations code violations and several other claims, culminated in a protracted multiday arbitration evidentiary hearing before the Honorable Judge Richard Haden (Ret.), at which numerous witnesses testified.  Lead trial attorney Eric Early along with Bryan Sullivan, Chris Ritter, Peter Scott and paralegal, Hannah Kotey, obtained a complete defense verdict for their clients.  In the action, entitled Brull v. Meridian Health Services Holding, et al., the plaintiff had sought $9 million as well as punitive damages and attorneys’ fees.  Click on “Download PDF” for a copy of Arbitrator Haden’s opinion and award (which also awarded Early Sullivan’s clients their attorneys’ fees and costs).

 

Judge Grants Salma Hayek Permanent Restraining Order Against Alleged Stalkers

Early Sullivan Partner Bryan Sullivan recently obtained a permanent restraining order on behalf of Oscar-nominated actress Salma Hayek. According to the court filings, two women repeatedly harassed Ms. Hayek, impersonating her on multiple occasions and threatening to kidnap her daughter. Today, Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Carol Boas Goodson extended the temporary order, ruling that the individuals must stay away from Ms. Hayek and her family, and not attempt to contact her for the next three years.

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