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Dale Nelson Speaks to Observer About the Success of IP-Based Film and Television Projects
Dale Nelson recently spoke to Observer about Hollywood’s affinity for film and television projects based on intellectual property – including the prevalence of remakes, reboots, revivals, prequels, sequels, and spinoffs. The article,… Full story
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Lisa Callif and Chris Perez Recognized in Variety’s Legal Impact Report
The firm is pleased to announce that Partners Lisa Callif and Chris Perez have been honored in Variety’s 2025 “Legal Impact Report,” an esteemed annual list of leading entertainment industry litigators… Full story
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Dale Nelson Named to Daily Journal’s 2025 “Top Intellectual Property Lawyers” List
The firm is pleased to announce that Dale Nelson was recently recognized among the Los Angeles and San Francisco Daily Journal‘s “Top Intellectual Property Lawyers” for 2025. The annual issue highlights… Full story
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Chris Perez to Speak on Panel at SERMA’s Annual Sports & Entertainment Risk Conference
Chris Perez is slated to speak as a panelist at the Sports & Entertainment Risk Management Alliance (SERMA)’s “SERMAnar III: The Sports & Entertainment Risk Conference,” scheduled to take place… Full story
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Chris Perez Speaks at Southwestern Law School’s Entertainment and Media Law Conference
Chris Perez recently spoke at the Southwestern Law School’s Entertainment and Media Law Conference on Thursday, March 20, 2025. The 22nd annual forum, hosted at the Media Law Resource Center,… Full story
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Chris Perez and Michael Donaldson to Present Annual Indie Filmmaking Legal Update at SXSW
Chris Perez and Michael Donaldson have been invited to speak again at this year’s South By Southwest (SXSW) film festival taking place from March 7 to March 15, 2025, in… Full story
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Chris Perez Honored with USC Latinx Law Students Association’s Alumni Award
The firm is pleased to announce that Chris Perez has been recognized as a “2025 Alumni Honoree” by the Latinx Law Students Association at the University of Southern California Gould… Full story
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Lisa Callif Named a 2025 Southern California “Super Lawyer,” Jamie Shepard Recognized as a “Rising Star”
The firm is pleased to announce that Partner Lisa Callif and Associate Jamie Shepard have been selected for inclusion by Thomson Reuters for its 2025 Southern California “Super Lawyers” and “Rising Stars”… Full story
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Chris Perez Speaks on Industry Trends at European Film Market’s 2025 AfroBerlin Conference
Chris Perez recently spoke on three panels at the European Film Market’s 2025 AfroBerlin conference. The three-day event, which took place on February 16-18, celebrated the intersection between film and… Full story
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Lisa Callif Speaks to the LA Times About Hollywood Writers Urging Studios to Take Legal Action Against AI Tools Using Their Work
Lisa Callif recently spoke to the Los Angeles Times about television and film writers urging entertainment companies to take legal action against AI firms that may be using their work… Full story
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Lisa Callif to Speak on Film/TV Panel at 2025 Loyola Entertainment Law Conference
The firm is pleased to announce that Lisa Callif is slated to speak as a panelist at this year’s Loyola Entertainment Law Conference taking place on Friday, February 21, 2025… Full story
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Michael Donaldson Speaks to Your Inside Track About How the Andy Warhol Foundation Supreme Court Ruling Fits into Fair Use Analysis
Michael Donaldson recently spoke to musicologist Judith Finell and attorney Don Franzen about how the Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, Inc. v. Goldsmith et al. Supreme Court ruling and… Full story