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Month: August, 2020
Kailin Che Interviewed by Breakfast Television and Quoted in Peace Arch “Back-to-School COVID Lawsuit” Article
Category: News | Thursday, August 27th, 2020 | Comments Off on Kailin Che Interviewed by Breakfast Television and Quoted in Peace Arch “Back-to-School COVID Lawsuit” Article
Kailin Che was recently quoted in Tracy Holmes’ Peace Arch News article regarding a lawsuit filed in White Rock, British Columbia over the province’s back-to-school plan. The article “White Rock dad files suit against health, education ministries over back-to-school COVID plan” details White Rock’s back-to-school COVID plan, including the guidelines set for schools to open in September with cohorts up to 120 secondary level students and up to 60 elementary students.
Kailin, who is working on the case for Early Sullivan, explained why the firm took the case.
“Everyone in BC has an interest in seeing the province safe and healthy,” Che told PAN by email.
“We cannot reopen the economy and schools with insufficient measures in place. We cannot do nothing, and expect things to be okay. The old adage better safe than sorry rings more true during these exceptional times more than ever. It costs very little for the government to take the recommended precautions to keep schools safe.”
She noted that Early Sullivan Wright Gizer & McRae is also representing a B.C. doctor in a case filed a few weeks prior “dealing with similar concerns but on a broader level (not exclusive to schools).”
The full article can be found below.
White Rock dad files suit against health, education ministries over back-to-school COVID plan
Kailin was also interviewed by Breakfast Television about this case, where she discusses details and next steps for the lawsuit.
The full interview can be found below.
Lawsuit alleges B.C.’s back to school plan is unsafe
Bryan Sullivan Quoted in Los Angeles Times Article Regarding TikTok’s Lawsuit Against the Trump Administration
Category: News | Monday, August 24th, 2020 | Comments Off on Bryan Sullivan Quoted in Los Angeles Times Article Regarding TikTok’s Lawsuit Against the Trump Administration
Bryan Sullivan was recently quoted in Wendy Lee’s Los Angeles Times article “TikTok sues Trump administration, calls ban unconstitutional.” The article details TikTok’s lawsuit, which states that the executive order against TikTok and its parent company is unconstitutional. The article notes that the order is vague and its effects have caused uncertainty for TikTok employees.
“The order is very vague and ambiguous,” said Bryan Sullivan, a partner at Early Sullivan Wright Gizer and McRae LLP. ‘It does not provide any detail whatsoever as to the scope of the order and how far it would be applied.” Bryan notes that President Trump issued [the] order under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, which gives him the authority to regulate international commerce to address unusual or extraordinary threats.
Bryan also commented on the optimal scenario for TikTok. He said the best case for TikTok would be if Trump’s order is declared unconstitutional, but it could take months for the case to be resolved. He added that the clock would not stop on Trump’s order unless a judge grants a temporary injunction.
The full article can be viewed below.
TikTok sues Trump administration, calls ban unconstitutional
Early Sullivan Representing Brandy Melville Canada In Contentious Litigation
Category: News, Press | Friday, August 21st, 2020 | Comments Off on Early Sullivan Representing Brandy Melville Canada In Contentious Litigation
The firm is currently representing the Canadian licensees of clothing brand Brandy Melville against Brandy Melville USA in a newly filed lawsuit, which alleges unfair business practices emanating from racist policies at the company. According to the suit, the Santa Monica-based owners of Brandy Melville ordered the Canadian operators to shut down their Square One store because it was catering to African Americans and therefore did not fit with the brand’s “image.”
More information on the suit can be found below.
Eight Early Sullivan Attorneys Named Best Lawyers in America; One Named to Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch
Category: Awards | Thursday, August 20th, 2020 | Comments Off on Eight Early Sullivan Attorneys Named Best Lawyers in America; One Named to Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch
Early Sullivan attorneys Eric Early, Bryan Sullivan, Scott Gizer, Devin McRae, Sophia Lau, Stephen Ma, Christopher Ritter, and David Giannotti have been recognized among the top lawyers in the nation in the 2021 edition of “The Best Lawyers in America,” one of the oldest and most distinguished guides to the legal profession.
The following attorneys earned a spot in the 2021 edition for their work in the following practice areas:
- Eric Early: Commercial Litigation; Entertainment Law – Motion Pictures and Television; Entertainment Law – Music; Litigation – Real Estate
- Bryan Sullivan: Commercial Transactions / UCC Law; Entertainment Law – Music
- Scott Gizer: Commercial Litigation
- Devin McRae: Entertainment Law – Motion Pictures and Television; Litigation – Intellectual Property
- Sophia Lau: Commercial Litigation; Entertainment Law – Music; Litigation – Intellectual Property
- Stephen Ma: Entertainment Law – Music
- Christopher Ritter: Entertainment Law – Motion Pictures and Television; Litigation – Intellectual Property
- David Gianotti: Environmental Law; Litigation – Environmental
Additionally, Thomas H. Lee was named to the first edition of “The Best Lawyers in America: Ones to Watch” for Real Estate Law.
“Best Lawyers” is one of the oldest and most respected guides to the legal industry. The selection process is based on a comprehensive peer-review process designed to capture the consensus opinion of leading lawyers about the professional abilities of their colleagues within common legal practices and geographical areas. Corporate Counsel magazine has called “The Best Lawyers in America” “the most respected referral list of attorneys in practice.”
Bryan Sullivan Writes on TikTok, WeChat Executive Orders for Forbes
Category: News, Publications | Monday, August 10th, 2020 | Comments Off on Bryan Sullivan Writes on TikTok, WeChat Executive Orders for Forbes
Bryan Sullivan’s article “Executive Orders Banning TikTok (ByteDance) And WeChat (Tencent Holdings) Could Disrupt More Than You Think” was published in Forbes on August 10, 2020. In the article, Bryan discusses the legal implications of the orders, which ban “transactions” with the Chinese companies, as well as their parent companies and subsidiaries.
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Bryan Sullivan Writes on Entertainment Companies Reopening for Forbes
Category: News, Publications | Friday, August 7th, 2020 | Comments Off on Bryan Sullivan Writes on Entertainment Companies Reopening for Forbes
Bryan Sullivan’s article “In The Face Of The Covid Pandemic, Entertainment Enterprises Look For Guidance To Reopen” was published in Forbes on August 7, 2020. In the article, Bryan discusses the challenges faced by entertainment businesses navigating the guidelines imposed by state, county, and local authorities, as well as those issued by unions.
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In The Face Of The Covid Pandemic, Entertainment Enterprises Look For Guidance To Reopen
Sophia Lau Quoted in Daily Journal Article about the Passing of William F. Rylaarsdam
Category: News, Press | Thursday, August 6th, 2020 | Comments Off on Sophia Lau Quoted in Daily Journal Article about the Passing of William F. Rylaarsdam
Sophia Lau was recently quoted in Malcolm Maclachlan’s Daily Journal article “William F. Rylaarsdam, 1937-2020.” The article celebrates the life of the retired justice of the 4th District Court of Appeal, Division Three, who passed away on Monday, August 3rd, 2020. In the piece, colleagues spoke fondly of Rylaarsdam and his impact on their lives.
Sophia spoke about the mentorship she received from Rylaarsdam 20 years ago when she interned with him.
“Sophia S. Lau, now a partner with Early Sullivan Wright Gizer & McRae LLP, interned with Rylaarsdam on the appeals court 20 years ago. He took the time to have deep discussions about the law with his interns, she said.
‘I had a choice between him and the [presiding] justice,’ Lau said. ‘I chose him because I heard he would spend more time with the interns and be more of a mentor.’”
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