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Larry Iser and Allen Secretov scored another victory for client Delirium TV, LLC, the producer of the hit Netflix reality show "Love is Blind."

'Love Is Blind' Contestant Renee Poche's Arbitration Appeal in Lawsuit Against Show Denied by Judge Netflix and the production company behind 'Love Is Blind' scored another legal victory in a lawsuit filed by Renee Poche, who competed on season 5 of the show

Nick Soltman recently spoke with Variety’s Tatiana Siegel on Netflix’s legal troubles following the release of the hit show ‘Baby Reindeer.’

Why ‘Baby Reindeer’ and Other ‘True Story’ Netflix Shows Keep Landing in Legal Trouble Netflix shows like 'Baby Reindeer' are streaming hits, but are the legal issues that come with their 'true story' claims worth it?

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We are pleased to share that Managing Partner Larry Iser was recently recognized by the Los Angeles Business Journal on its third annual “Top 100 Lawyers” list. The coveted list recognizes the region’s top 100 attorneys for their exceptional legal skill and achievements across the full spectrum of responsibility, exemplary leadership, and contributions to the Los Angeles community at large.

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The firm is pleased to announce that Larry Iser and Jonathan Steinsapir have been selected to Billboard's prestigious “Top Music Lawyers” list for 2024. Each year, the list profiles a limited number of top music attorneys whose work in licensing, lobbying, and litigating has had a major impact on the industry.

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Larry Iser and Allen Secretov scored an impressive victory for Delirium TV, LLC, the producer of Netflix's popular show “Love Is Blind.”

'Love Is Blind' Production Company Wins Motion in Lawsuit Filed by Season 5 Participant 'Love Is Blind' production company Delirium TV wins motion in a lawsuit filed by season 5 participant Renee Poche, who alleged that she was forced to participate on the show and move forward in her engagement to ex-fiancé Carter Wall. The lawsuit will be heading to arbitration.

Chad Fitzgerald was featured in an NPR article on Warner Brothers Discovery shelving 'Coyote vs. Acme' and other finished films.

Warner Bros. shelved 'Coyote vs. Acme.' Here's why some finished films are mothballed Warner Bros.' decision to cancel Coyote vs. Acme disappointed some cast, crew and fans — and had many wondering why a studio would shelve a project it had spent millions of dollars to make.

Kate Mangels analyzes yesterday’s verdict of involuntary manslaughter in “Rust” armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed’s trial for Fox News

Alec Baldwin likely 'nervous' for 'Rust' trial after armorer found guilty of involuntary manslaughter: expert Alec Baldwin is scheduled to go on trial for eight days in July and faces up to 18 months in prison if convicted in the shooting death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins.

Kate Mangels spoke to Reuters about the latest developments in the trial of “Rust” armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed.

‘Rust’ armorer jury selection starts, Alec Baldwin awaits his own trial date in on-set shooting Jury selection for the trial of "Rust" chief weapons handler Hannah Gutierrez over the death of the film’s cinematographer began on Wednesday, in a case likely to shape actor Alec Baldwin’s defense of his role in Hollywood's first on-set shooting fatality in nearly 30 years.

Kate Mangels spoke to ABC about the ongoing aftermath of the “Rust” shooting and armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed’s trial.

'Rust' armorer Hannah Gutierrez's trial set to begin: What to know More than two years after "Rust" cinematographer Halyna Hutchins was fatally shot on set, the film's armorer is set to go on trial in the high-profile case.

Kate Mangels spoke to Fox News about the unfolding “Rust” manslaughter trial

Alec Baldwin’s defense in ‘Rust’ fatal shooting trial could get major boost from ‘botched’ prosecution: expert Alec Baldwin's defense to get a "free preview" of what's to come after the prosecution "botched" the case by trying the "Rust" armorer first, starting Feb. 21, expert says.

Shawn Holley to join KBLA TALK 1580’s The Justice Files with Dion Raymond for an interview on the legacy of Johnnie L. Cochran Jr.

Shawn Holley to Join The Justice Files For an Interview on the Legacy of Johnnie L. Cochran Jr. | KHIKS Attorneys Shawn Holley will be joining the KBLA 1580 radio show “The Justice Files with Dion Raymond” to discuss the legacy of Johnnie L. Cochran Jr. and his lasting influence. Joining Shawn in the interview will be John Sweeney of Sweeney Law Firm, both of whom were recruited by Johnnie L. Cochran Jr. ea...

How Can Alec Baldwin Be Charged Again for the Shooting of Halyna Hutchins? A Legal Expert Explains Attorney Kate Mangels explains why Alec Baldwin has been indicted again for holding the gun that killed cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of ‘Rust’ in 2021, after charges were initially brought against him and dropped in 2023.

Kate Mangels recently spoke to Fox News regarding Alec Baldwin’s request for a speedy trial in light of the new involuntary manslaughter charges filed against him for the “Rust” tragedy.

Alec Baldwin wants speedy trial in 'Rust' shooting death: What to know Alec Baldwin's legal team's demand for a speedy trial in the "Rust" case indicates his lawyers believe the prosecution has a "weak" case, experts told Fox News Digital.

Kate Mangels recently spoke to Fox News regarding the latest involuntary manslaughter charges against Alec Baldwin for the 2021 fatality of Halyna Hutchins on the “Rust” set.

Alec Baldwin facing new involuntary manslaughter charge in fatal 'Rust' shooting: What's different this time Alec Baldwin was re-charged in “Rust" fatal shooting, and legal experts reveal how New Mexico prosecutors may have decided on new involuntary manslaughter charge.

We are proud to announce that the Los Angeles Business Journal has selected Shawn Holley for inclusion in its “Leaders of Influence: Minority Attorneys” list for 2024. To view the full issue, click below.
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Jonathan Steinsapir and Allen Secretov, on behalf of Lisa Dawn Miller, successfully obtained the dismissal with prejudice of a federal lawsuit challenging the validity of dozens of copyright termination notices relating to the works of legendary songwriter Ron Miller.

KHIKS Achieves Dismissal of Federal Lawsuit Challenging Validity of Copyright Terminations | KHIKS Attorneys Jonathan Steinsapir and Allen Secretov obtained the dismissal with prejudice of a federal lawsuit challenging the validity of dozens of copyright termination notices relating to the works of the legendary songwriter Ron Miller, filed by his daughter Lisa Dawn Miller and other statutory heirs. Ron Mi...

Jonathan Steinsapir discussed with Variety the future of iconic DC superheroes Batman, Superman, and Wonder Woman ahead of looming copyright expirations in the next decade.

When Superman and Batman Copyrights Expire in a Decade, Will It Be Kryptonite for DC? Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman will lose copyright protection in the 2030s, and DC is planning ahead for a world of public domain superheroes.

Congratulations to the following KHIKS attorneys on their selection to this year's Southern California "Super Lawyers" list: Chad Fitzgerald, Shawn Holley, Larry Iser, Dale Kinsella, Katherine Kleindienst, Greg Korn, Alan Kossoff, Michael Kump, Aaron Liskin, Suann MacIsaac, Amber Melius, Patricia Millett, Kristen Spanier, and Jonathan Steinsapir.

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The Hollywood Reporter spoke to Kate Mangels about Jonathan Majors’ decision to tape a Good Morning America interview following his recent guilty verdict for misdemeanor assault and harassment.

Jonathan Majors Was “Shocked” at Guilty Verdict, Pushes Back on Culpability The actor gave his first interview on 'Good Morning America' since being convicted of misdemeanor assault and harassment in an incident involving a now ex-partner.

The firm is pleased to share that Larry Iser, Kat Kleindienst, and Allen Secretov, on behalf of KHIKS client Delirium TV, LLC, the producer of the popular Netflix reality show "Love is Blind," successfully defended an attempt to enjoin an arbitration proceeding brought by Delirium against a participant in Season 5 of the hit show.

KHIKS Prevails for Producers of ‘Love Is Blind’ | KHIKS Attorneys On January 4, 2024, Larry Iser, Kat Kleindienst, and Allen Secretov, on behalf of KHIKS client Delirium TV, LLC, the producer of the popular Netflix reality show Love is Blind, successfully defended an attempt to enjoin an arbitration proceeding brought by Delirium against Renee Poche, a participant...

Allen Secretov recently spoke with Bloomberg Law about the Supreme Court's consideration of the 'discovery rule' and U.S. copyright law’s statute of limitations.

Tupac Song Rights Suit Turns on High Court ‘Discovery Rule’ Case Rap producer Terence Thomas filed his lawsuit over rights to Tupac Shakur’s 1990s hit song “Dear Mama” right as the US Supreme Court began to contemplate opening the door wide for copyright holders who didn’t know their rights were being violated for years.

Kate Mangels spoke to Fox News about why Alec Baldwin does not appear on the witness list for “Rust” armorer Hannah Gutierrez Reed’s upcoming trial.

Alec Baldwin left off 'Rust' witness list for armorer's trial over fatal shooting Alec Baldwin left off the state's witness list in Hannah Gutierrez Reed's "Rust" trial shows an official decision to re-charge him has not been made, an expert told Fox News Digital.

Kate Mangels recently spoke with The Hollywood Reporter about the jury verdict handed down in actor Jonathan Majors’ trial.

Jonathan Majors Unlikely to Get Jail Time, Could Appeal on Use of Texts, Lawyers Say The introduction of texts in which Majors appears to be dissuading his girlfriend from going to the hospital is one appealable issue in an already unusual case.

Jonathan Steinsapir spoke to NPR radio about a spate of lawsuits filed against Anthropic AI over the alleged use of copyrighted song lyrics.

Jonathan Steinsapir Joins NPR to Discuss Major Music Publishers Filing Suit Against Anthropic AI | KHIKS Attorneys Jonathan Steinsapir recently joined NPR radio to discuss the spate of lawsuits being filed against Anthropic AI by major music publishers, including Universal Music. The lawsuit alleges Anthropic AI is stealing copyrighted song lyrics with its AI model, Claude 2. Included in the approximately 500 so...

The firm is pleased to announce it has been ranked by Best Lawyers as a 2024 “Best Law Firm” on the national and Los Angeles lists for its work in Entertainment Law, Litigation, Media Law, and Criminal Defense.
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Larry Iser’s recent article for Forbes examines news of an upcoming Martin Luther King Jr. biopic and the legal rights and clearances that were acquired in order to undertake such a production.

Steven Spielberg Has The Rights To Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Speeches. Here's What That Means Steven Spielberg is the executive producer of Universal Pictures' Martin Luther King, Jr. biopic, which is reportedly to be directed by Chris Rock.

KHIKS and four partners ranked in the 2024 edition of Benchmark Litigation: https://ow.ly/YWza50PTA77

In a guest column for The Hollywood Reporter, Kate Mangels examines two high-profile lawsuits in which older artistic works were alleged to constitute child abuse, and how courts are assessing and responding to cases like these in the wake of the movement.

Guest Column: Why Lawsuits Over ‘Romeo & Juliet’ and ‘Nevermind’ Were Dismissed by Judges Cases involving the 1968 film and Nirvana's album cover highlight issues arising from older artistic works.

The firm is pleased to share that Michael Kump has been recognized in the Los Angeles / San Francisco Daily Journal's "Top 100 Lawyers" issue, which annually honors the leading attorneys in California. https://ow.ly/yNgs50PIscb