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Variety Recognizes Christopher Perez as a New Leader in Hollywood
Partner Christopher Perez has been named one of “Hollywood’s New Leaders” by Variety magazine, recognizing outstanding entertainment industry insiders in various categories. Mr. Perez was one of eight honorees listed… Full story
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Lisa Callif Moderates Documentary Film Panel at Film Independent Forum
Partner Lisa Callif moderated the panel, “Documentary Case Studies: No Más Bebés & Sunshine Superman,” at the Film Independent Forum on October 24 at the Director’s Guild of America in… Full story
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Claude Lanzmann | Oscar Doc Shortlist
Congrats to Adam Benzine for making the Oscar Documentary Shortlist for directing Claude Lanzmann: Spectres of the Shoah View the other contenders here! Full story
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Congrats to our clients in DOC NYC!
2015 DOC NYC | SPECIAL EVENTS | HITCHCOCK/TRUFFAUT | Kent Jones, Director | SPECIAL EVENTS & WORLD PREMIERE | MAKING A MURDERER | Laura Ricciardi and Moira Demos, Directors | SPECIAL… Full story
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Daily Journal Top Law Firm Boutique
Partners Lisa Callif and Michael Donaldson celebrate their Top Boutique win at the Daily Journal cocktail reception in Santa Monica. The firm was one of 25 boutique firms selected in… Full story
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Daily Journal Recognizes Donaldson + Callif as a 2015 Top Law Firm Boutique
Donaldson + Callif has been named a 2015 Top Boutique Firm by Daily Journal, focused on recognizing small yet innovative law firms that provide superior service in a focused legal… Full story
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SWIFT CURRENT opening 2015 Rendezvous With Madness Film Festival
Directed by Joshua Rofé, this feature length documentary reveals Sheldon Kennedy’s life story–from being a victim of sexual abuse, to a career as professional hockey player, and finally helping victims… Full story
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Donaldson + Callif Scores First Place at LAFEST Soccer Tournament
Donaldson + Callif won first place at the Los Angeles Film and Entertainment Soccer Tournament (LAFEST), led by partner Christopher Perez, on Sunday, September 27. The firm came in first… Full story
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‘Happy Birthday’ in Public Domain: Washington Post, Law360 and Daily Journal Ask Michael Donaldson for Insight on Game-Changing Decision
After a two-year legal battle, a California federal judge has ruled that Warner/Chappell Music Inc. (Warner) has never had a valid copyright claim to the song “Happy Birthday to You”.… Full story
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‘Happy Birthday to You’ in the Public Domain
As published in Washington Post, U.S. District Judge George H. King decided today that America’s go-to celebration song, “Happy Birthday to You,” now 120 years old, is in the public… Full story
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Landmark Fair Use Decision: LA Times, Variety and Daily Journal Turn to Spokesperson Michael Donaldson to Discuss its Impact
On Sept. 14, 2015, the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals in San Francisco ruled that copyright holders must consider fair use prior to issuing a Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA)… Full story
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Congrats to our clients in the 2015 Urbanworld Film Festival!
2015 URBANWORLD FILM FESTIVAL “3 1/2 Minutes, 10 Bullets” | SPOTLIGHT FILM | Marc Silver, Director “Can You Dig This” | DOCUMENTARY FEATURE | Christopher Leggett, Producer “In Football We… Full story