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Month: August, 2016
Is Fox Obligated To Pull ‘Birth Of A Nation’ From Theaters? – Forbes
Category: News | Monday, August 29th, 2016 | Comments Off on Is Fox Obligated To Pull ‘Birth Of A Nation’ From Theaters? – Forbes
Devin McRae’s article “Is Fox Obligated To Pull ‘Birth Of A Nation From Theaters?” was published by Forbes on August 25, 2016. In the article, Devin discusses the rape accusations against Nate Parker, and whether Fox Searchlight Pictures has any legal responsibility to the public in the wake of the scandal.
To read the full article, click here.
‘Criminal Minds’ Firing: Could Thomas Gibson Take Legal Action? – Forbes
Category: Publications | Friday, August 19th, 2016 | Comments Off on ‘Criminal Minds’ Firing: Could Thomas Gibson Take Legal Action? – Forbes
Bryan Sullivan’s article “‘Criminal Minds’ Firing: Could Thomas Gibson Take Legal Action?” was published by Forbes on August 18, 2016. The article discusses the hurdles Gibson would face if he were to file a lawsuit over his termination from the show for allegedly kicking a writer on set during a dispute.
To read the full article, click here.
Several Early Sullivan Attorneys Named 2016 Southern California “Super Lawyers” and “Rising Stars”
Category: News | Thursday, August 18th, 2016 | Comments Off on Several Early Sullivan Attorneys Named 2016 Southern California “Super Lawyers” and “Rising Stars”
The firm is pleased to announce that seven of its attorneys have been selected in multiple practice areas as 2016 Thomson Reuters Southern California “Super Lawyers” and “Rising Stars.” The “Super Lawyers” designation, given to the nation’s most respected legal practitioners, is based upon peer recognition and professional achievement. No more than 5% of the lawyers in each state are selected by the research team to receive this honor.
The following attorneys have been recognized as “Super Lawyers” for their expertise in these practice areas:
Eric Early – Business Litigation, Entertainment & Sports, Securities Litigation (2005-2016)
Stephen Ma – Business Litigation (2014-2016)
Devin McRae – Entertainment & Sports, Intellectual Property Litigation, Business Litigation (2016; selected to “Rising Stars” from 2009, 2011-2015)
Bryan Sullivan – Entertainment & Sports, Business Litigation, Business/Corporate (2015-2016; selected to “Rising Stars” from 2008-2014)
To be eligible for inclusion in “Rising Stars,” a candidate must be either 40 years old or younger, or in practice for 10 years or less. Only 2.5% of attorneys in this category are selected for inclusion. The following attorneys were selected as “Rising Stars” for 2016:
Scott Gizer – Business Litigation, Real Estate, Employment Litigation (2005-2008, 2010-2016)
Peter Scott – Business Litigation (2012, 2014-2016)
Devin McRae Speaks to The Wrap on ‘Criminal Minds’ Firing
Category: News | Wednesday, August 17th, 2016 | Comments Off on Devin McRae Speaks to The Wrap on ‘Criminal Minds’ Firing
Devin McRae was prominently quoted in Tim Kenneally’s The Wrap article “Thomas Gibson Will Have ‘a Tough Time’ Suing Over ‘Criminal Minds’ Firing, Expert Says.” According to Devin, Gibson, who was fired from the show for allegedly kicking a writer on set, would have a long road ahead of him in a civil lawsuit over his termination.
“I think he’s gonna have a tough time,” said Devin. “Normally there is quite a bit of language in these acting agreements that would give the right to the producer or network to terminate the actor.”
To read the full article and the rest of Devin’s comments, click here.
Eric Early’s Lawsuit Featured in Los Angeles Business Journal
Category: News, Press | Monday, August 8th, 2016 | Comments Off on Eric Early’s Lawsuit Featured in Los Angeles Business Journal
Eric Early’s representation of Natura Sports Health Club in its lawsuit against VHDG Koreatown and Harridge Development Group was the focal point of Henry Meier’s Los Angeles Business Journal piece “Spa Claims Landlord Squeezing It Out of Lease.” The major suit alleges that the developer is illegally attempting to force the popular Koreatown spa and health club out of its lease in order to make room for a luxury condo and hotel project.
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Getty Likely To Settle $1B Suit By Photographer For Appropriating Her Public-Domain Work – Forbes
Category: Publications | Saturday, August 6th, 2016 | Comments Off on Getty Likely To Settle $1B Suit By Photographer For Appropriating Her Public-Domain Work – Forbes
Bryan Sullivan’s article “Getty Likely To Settle $1B Suit By Photographer For Appropriating Her Public-Domain Work” appeared in Forbes on August 3, 2016. In the article, Bryan discusses prolific photographer Carol Highsmith’s lawsuit against the stock images giant, and the copyright issues at hand in the case.
To read the full article, click here.
Devin McRae Speaks to The Wrap on Ke$ha Legal Battle
Category: News | Wednesday, August 3rd, 2016 | Comments Off on Devin McRae Speaks to The Wrap on Ke$ha Legal Battle
Devin McRae was recently asked by The Wrap to comment on the reasons behind Ke$ha’s decision to drop her lawsuit against producer Dr. Luke in California. According to Devin, Ke$ha’s dismissal of the California action is not likely to be significant in the artist’s overall legal battle with her former mentor.
“I wouldn’t make too much of it,” Devin said, adding that the California case was stayed last year and won’t have any bearing on Ke$ha’s appeal in New York.
To read the full article and the rest of Devin’s comments, click here.