Technology, IP, Entertainment/Sports Law

  • Settled unlawful access to computer system and trade secret claims for a permanent injunction and $2.5 million judgment
  • Settled federal copyright infringement action in the entertainment industry
  • Settled contract and tort action arising out of video game development agreement
  • Obtained anti-SLAPP dismissal of fraud and negligence action against two major television networks and corporate affiliates
  • Obtained anti-SLAPP dismissal of defamation claims against television station and reporter on First Amendment grounds
  • Settled partnership claims re live events, motion picture and merchandising of extreme sports team
  • Settled claim based upon negligent performance of a Web site development contract
  • Obtained a complete dismissal with prejudice of our clients Home Box Office and Sacha Baron Cohen in a defamation and breach of contract lawsuit relating to an episode of “Da Ali G Show.”
  • Negotiated a favorable settlement for Valeant Pharmaceuticals in a dispute with Courtney Cox Arquette over termination of Cox’s endorsement deal for Kinerase skin cream.
  • Obtained a $2 million jury verdict in a wrongful termination action on behalf of our client, the former President of Digital Domain, a leading Hollywood special effects firm, in a breach of contract and wrongful termination lawsuit. The jury found, among other things, that our client had been terminated in violation of public policy.
  • Obtained a confidential settlement on the eve of trial for our client, Adam Pick d/b/a/ Idol Go Home, in an “idea submission” lawsuit against the owners of American Idol, following a lengthy legal battle in both state and federal court.
  • Obtained a highly favorable settlement on behalf of the former Director of Licensing at Virgin Records in a lawsuit alleging fraud, wrongful termination, and breach of contract against Virgin Records and Capitol Records.
  • Obtained a highly favorable settlement for our client, a talent agent, who claimed he had been wrongfully terminated.
  • Represented the author of Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon in an action against Colombia Pictures over the motion picture rights to the book (the action was stayed in favor of litigation in Canada where our client resided).
  • Negotiated a favorable settlement on behalf of Emmy award winning producer Kevin Wall and his company, Control Room, in connection with disputes over the management of one of their affiliated companies.
  • Successfully prosecuted a trademark infringement action on behalf of our client, DAP World, Inc. a leading ear plug manufacturer under the brand name Hearos against Harman-Kardon, which resulted in a favorable settlement.
  • Successfully prosecuted a trademark infringement action on behalf of our client, Valeant Pharmaceuticals to protect its famous Bedoyecta mark.
  • Represented an animation studio and several of its executives in a case in which plaintiffs sought several million dollars in allegedly unpaid commissions. We obtained a dismissal of two of the defendants at the pleading stage and obtained a favorable nuisance value settlement of the entire case.
  • Represented a co-owner of an NHL Hockey Team, the Tampa Bay Lightning, in a partnership dispute with other co-owners.
  • Represent NBA player Brandon Jennings in connection with various legal matters related to his career as a star point guard for the Detroit Pistons.
  • Represent NBA player Jordan Hill in connection with various legal matters related to his career as a star forward/center for the Los Angeles Lakers.
  • Successfully defended former NBA player Al Thornton in a suit by a marketing company which had accused him of breaching a joint venture agreement.
  • Represent an NBA player accused of being part of a Ponzi scheme.
  • Represented a sports agency in bringing suit to recover unpaid fees owed by a former client.