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Month: June, 2023
Early Sullivan Congratulates Client Rahman Ali Bugg on Tribeca Film Festival Screening
Category: News | Friday, June 16th, 2023 | Comments Off on Early Sullivan Congratulates Client Rahman Ali Bugg on Tribeca Film Festival Screening
Early Sullivan client Rahman Ali Bugg’s documentary film ‘Exposing Parchman’ was recently screened during the prestigious Tribeca Film Festival. The documentary examines the inhumane conditions at Mississippi’s oldest maximum security prison, Parchman Prison. Rahman directed the documentary and co-produced it with Jay-Z’s entertainment agency, Roc Nation. ‘Exposing Parchman’ airs on A&E on June 17.
To watch a preview, click here.
Devin McRae Appears on NBC Now to Discuss Ex-Starbucks Manager’s $25M Victory Against the Company In Wrongful Termination Suit
Category: News, Press | Thursday, June 15th, 2023 | Comments Off on Devin McRae Appears on NBC Now to Discuss Ex-Starbucks Manager’s $25M Victory Against the Company In Wrongful Termination Suit
Devin McRae recently appeared on NBC Now in a segment entitled, “Ex-Starbucks manager awarded $25.6 million in wrongful firing suit,” which examined the legal victory of an ex-Starbucks manager who alleged that she was unfairly punished for the arrest of two black men at a Starbucks store and fired because she is white. A federal New Jersey jury recently found in favor of the ex-regional manager, Shannon Phillips, and awarded her $600,000 in compensatory damages along with $25 million in punitive damages.
In the interview, Devin explains that the individuals who were disciplined for the arrests at the Philadelphia Starbucks weren’t actually tied to the conflict, other than being associated with that store location. Following Shannon Phillips’ win, her lawyer said she will be seeking back pay compensation and attorney fees.
Ex-Starbucks manager awarded $25.6 million in wrongful firing suit – NBC Now
Bryan Sullivan Quoted in The Wrap on the Inclusion of “Force Majeure” in Many Hollywood Writers’ Contracts
Category: News, Press | Friday, June 9th, 2023 | Comments Off on Bryan Sullivan Quoted in The Wrap on the Inclusion of “Force Majeure” in Many Hollywood Writers’ Contracts
Bryan Sullivan recently spoke with TheWrap about the inclusion of force majeure in many Hollywood writers’ contracts, including Justin Simien’s, whose Paramount deal was suspended amid the WGA strike.
Justin Simien, the creator of “Dear White People,” learned of his suspended deal with Paramount on his 40th birthday. Paramount cited force majeure in the suspension, which could be invoked for an “unexpected event outside of either party’s control.” Bryan explained that studios can and do invoke it in the event of union strikes like the current WGA strike. He added the usage of the concept is common in Hollywood contracts.
Simien’s deal with Paramount remains on hold and might lead to cancellation if enough time passes. Many of these contracts have clauses allowing for termination of the contract after a specified period, which some believe studios will use to their benefit to cut costs. Simien has had to reduce salaries across his company to keep it financially stable.
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‘Force Majeure’ Looms Over WGA Members as the Financial Pain of Suspended Deals Sets In – TheWrap
Padideh Zargari Named 2023 Southern California “Rising Star” by Super Lawyers
Category: Awards, News | Tuesday, June 6th, 2023 | Comments Off on Padideh Zargari Named 2023 Southern California “Rising Star” by Super Lawyers
The firm is pleased to announce that Padideh Zargari has been named by Thomson Reuters as a 2023 Southern California Super Lawyers “Rising Star.” The “Rising Stars” distinction honors attorneys that are under the age of 40 in the Southern California region who earned the highest point totals in the “Rising Stars” nomination, research, and blue ribbon review process. The rigorous selection process includes independent research, peer nominations, and peer evaluations prior to admission.