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The Deflategate Drama Offers a Few Lessons in Leadership- Monster.com
Category: Publications | Monday, September 21st, 2015 | Comments Off on The Deflategate Drama Offers a Few Lessons in Leadership- Monster.com
Bryan Sullivan was recently quoted in John Rossheim’s Monster.com article “The Deflategate Drama Offers a Few Lessons in Leadership.” The article highlights the shortcomings in the NFL’s handling of the 2014 American Football Conference Game football tampering scandal, and provides effective leadership strategies for employers.
The full article can be viewed here.
Orly Ravid to Speak on “International Film distribution and outreach”
Category: Events, News, Press | Friday, September 18th, 2015 | Comments Off on Orly Ravid to Speak on “International Film distribution and outreach”
Orly Ravid will be a panelist on “International Film distribution and outreach” at the L.A. OLA Spanish Contemporary Cinema Showcase on September 20, 2015. The roundtable discussion will focus on the hurdles faced by independent cinema in the areas of distribution and public outreach, and will help connect independent filmmakers with top U.S. industry influencers. Orly, alongside other industry professionals, will explore new and innovative ways in which independent filmmakers can leverage today’s digital revolution to distribute their work through festivals, theaters and online platforms.
More information on the program can be found here.
Bryan Sullivan Represents Marcel Granier in Sale of Rare Ferrari
Category: News, Results | Thursday, September 17th, 2015 | Comments Off on Bryan Sullivan Represents Marcel Granier in Sale of Rare Ferrari
Bryan Sullivan represented Venezuela media mogul, Marcel Granier, in the sale of Mr. Granier’s multi-million dollar collector’s item Ferrari to Ferrari dealer DK Engineering. The Ferrari was a 1966 Ferrari 275 GTB of which only 200 were made and far less still available in the world. The transaction involved significant customs issues with the Ferrari being transported from Venezuela to the United States.
Bryan Sullivan Guest Lectures at Chapman University
Category: Events | Wednesday, September 16th, 2015 | Comments Off on Bryan Sullivan Guest Lectures at Chapman University
On September 15, 2015, Bryan Sullivan was a guest lecturer at Chapman University, at the invitation of screenwriter, Dan Petrie, Jr., discussing strategies for the acquisition of rights for the film industry. Mr. Sullivan outlined strategies for the independent film producer to obtain the rights to content for adapting to film or television projects. The lecture also involved copyright issues, background on defamation claims, and acquisition of life story rights.
Crowdfunding Your Way to Success
Category: Publications | Tuesday, September 15th, 2015 | Comments Off on Crowdfunding Your Way to Success
Bryan Sullivan’s article “Crowdfunding Your Way to Success” was recently published on VC-List, a website that provides professional commentary on venture funding. In the article, Bryan shares tips and advice on building and executing a successful crowdfunding campaign, and explores common misconceptions companies and individuals have when attempting to crowdfund for the first time.
The full article can be found here.
Eric Early Leads Trial Team to Victory
Category: News | Wednesday, September 9th, 2015 | Comments Off on Eric Early Leads Trial Team to Victory
Months of hard fought litigation involving complex claims against Early Sullivan’s clients (who own and operate nursing homes), for breach of fiduciary duty, fraud, negligence, corporations code violations and several other claims, culminated in a protracted multiday arbitration evidentiary hearing before the Honorable Judge Richard Haden (Ret.), at which numerous witnesses testified. Lead trial attorney Eric Early along with Bryan Sullivan, Chris Ritter, Peter Scott and paralegal, Hannah Kotey, obtained a complete defense verdict for their clients. In the action, entitled Brull v. Meridian Health Services Holding, et al., the plaintiff had sought $9 million as well as punitive damages and attorneys’ fees. Click on “Download PDF” for a copy of Arbitrator Haden’s opinion and award (which also awarded Early Sullivan’s clients their attorneys’ fees and costs).
Judge Grants Salma Hayek Permanent Restraining Order Against Alleged Stalkers
Category: News, Results | Friday, September 4th, 2015 | Comments Off on Judge Grants Salma Hayek Permanent Restraining Order Against Alleged Stalkers
Early Sullivan Partner Bryan Sullivan recently obtained a permanent restraining order on behalf of Oscar-nominated actress Salma Hayek. According to the court filings, two women repeatedly harassed Ms. Hayek, impersonating her on multiple occasions and threatening to kidnap her daughter. Today, Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Carol Boas Goodson extended the temporary order, ruling that the individuals must stay away from Ms. Hayek and her family, and not attempt to contact her for the next three years.
Orly Ravid to Speak at 2015 Annual Business of Film Conference
Category: Events | Wednesday, August 26th, 2015 | Comments Off on Orly Ravid to Speak at 2015 Annual Business of Film Conference
Orly Ravid will be a panelist on “Paradigm Lost: The New World of Film Distribution” at the 11th Annual Business of Film Conference on September 19, 2015. Presented by Southwest Alternative Media Project (SWAMP), the event brings together industry professionals from across the country to discuss current trends in the production and distribution of film.
More information on the conference can be found here.
Devin McRae Named in The Best Lawyers in America 2016 for Intellectual Property Litigation
Category: Awards, News, Publications, Results | Tuesday, August 18th, 2015 | Comments Off on Devin McRae Named in The Best Lawyers in America 2016 for Intellectual Property Litigation
Early Sullivan Partner Devin McRae was recently selected by his peers for inclusion in the 2016 edition of The Best Lawyers in America in Litigation – Intellectual Property. Best Lawyers® is one of the oldest and most respected guides to the legal industry. Inclusion is exclusive, based on a comprehensive peer-review process designed to capture the consensus opinion of leading lawyers about the professional abilities of their colleagues within the same geographical area and legal practice area. Corporate Counsel magazine has called The Best Lawyers in America “the most respected referral list of attorneys in practice.”
Salma Hayek Gets Temporary Restraining Order Against Women Accused Of Impersonating Her
Category: News, Results | Monday, August 17th, 2015 | Comments Off on Salma Hayek Gets Temporary Restraining Order Against Women Accused Of Impersonating Her
Early Sullivan Partner Bryan Sullivan recently obtained a temporary restraining order on behalf of well-known actress Salma Hayek. According to the filing, two women repeatedly impersonated Ms. Hayek and made threats to kidnap her child. After hearing Mr. Sullivan’s petition on Friday, Superior Court Judge M.D. Fried ordered that the individuals must stay 100 yards away from Ms. Hayek and her family.