Entertainment Litigation
Educated, trained and with many of us also raised in Southern California, DAE lawyers consider entertainment disputes a touchstone practice.
Entertainment Litigation
We’re proud to be known as fierce, discreet and creative advocates. Yet, we also know that relationships are Hollywood’s currency and that resolving business disputes rarely requires scorching the earth. DAE advises and represents industry players, including talent agencies, studios and executives.
Our experience spans platforms and genres, from music and film to streaming and social media. We easily navigate clients through high-profile issues and are often asked for media comment on topics connected to the business of entertainment and the legal impact of industry developments.
Entertainment Litigation Representative Matters
DAE lawyers focus on resolving business disputes related to contracts, employment, copyrights, trademarks and intellectual property, partnerships disputes, and other commercial issues.
Settle, negotiate and resolve business disputes over commissions, contracts, business agreements and other commercial challenges for talent agencies.
Secured defense verdict after a week-long federal jury trial in Los Angeles on behalf of former NBA players sued for breach of contract and fraud.
Negotiated a favorable plaintiff settlement six days into a ten-day state jury trial in Los Angeles involving a highly publicized celebrity partnership dissolution.
Prosecuted contract-related claims on behalf of “Big Four” talent agency, resulting in full victory after multi-day Labor Commissioner proceedings.
Defended a comedic podcast against claims of copyright infringement and right of publicity violations in highly publicized dispute over use of artificial intelligence.
Defeated a request for a preliminary injunction in a highly publicized copyright action on behalf of one of the most popular online personalities.
California Industries. Strategic Counsel.
DAE represents global leaders, innovators and market disruptors with workforces and operations in California.
From online retailers and multimedia agencies to financial and health care institutions, we operate in the industries that shape California commerce.