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Bryan Sullivan Quoted in Los Angeles Times Article on TikTok, and Trump Administration Executive Orders’ Impact on Employees
Category: Press | Monday, September 14th, 2020 | Comments Off on Bryan Sullivan Quoted in Los Angeles Times Article on TikTok, and Trump Administration Executive Orders’ Impact on Employees
Bryan Sullivan was recently quoted in Wendy Lee’s Los Angeles Times article ”’I am part of the collateral damage’: Trump’s TikTok battle creates nightmare for some tech workers.” In the article Wendy discusses some of the problems facing workers for the social media company, and how the recent Executive Orders can impact potential employees.
“Accepting employment with a company is a transaction with that company, so this individual could violate Trump’s order by starting employment with TikTok,” said Bryan Sullivan, a partner with law firm Early Sullivan Wright Gizer & McRae.
He added that H-1B workers with start dates after Sept. 20 could also be at risk. “When your visa is tied to your employment, it creates even bigger issues and immigration authorities may take a hard line against H-1B workers.”
Click below to read the full article (subscription required).
‘I am part of the collateral damage’: Trump’s TikTok battle creates nightmare for some tech workers
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.
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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Early Sullivan Attorneys File Notice of Application for Mandatory Mask Rules
Category: News, Press | Wednesday, July 29th, 2020 | Comments Off on Early Sullivan Attorneys File Notice of Application for Mandatory Mask Rules
Kailin Che and Lawrence Wong recently filed a notice of application on behalf of Dr. Wei Li, a family doctor in Burnaby, British Columbia. The application, filed in B.C. Supreme Court, calls for Health Minister Adrian Dix to halt Phase 3 of B.C.’s Restart Plan until masks are required in indoor public environments. The notice of application lists restaurants, bars, hospitals, public transit, retail stores, educational institutions and theaters as indoor public environments.
The notice of application states “Reopening communities while failing to require citizens to wear masks in public during a global pandemic is akin to allowing everyone to drive in a windowless car at 300 km/h in a hurricane without the need to wear a seatbelt.” The notice also notes that B.C. has one of the lowest testing rates in the country and that there have been a steady increase in new COVID-19 cases in recent weeks. The Health Minister has yet to respond to the legal action, but said he wears a mask in stores and while on transit.
Bethany Lindsay’s CBC article summarizes the application and includes a link to the application in full.
Kailin Che also spoke about the topic in a radio segment with Canada’s Global News which can be found here.
Early Sullivan’s Representation of Lionsgate Covered in Variety
Category: News, Press | Friday, May 8th, 2020 | Comments Off on Early Sullivan’s Representation of Lionsgate Covered in Variety
The firm currently represents Lionsgate in its newly filed lawsuit against Starline Tours over a branded tour of the locations in “La La Land,” the 2016 musical starring Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone. According to the suit, the Hollywood tour company never paid Lionsgate, which produced the film, $250,000 under the terms of the deal.
For more information, read the Variety article here.
Bill Lalor Quoted in Wall Street Journal on Coronavirus Insurance Litigation
Category: News, Press | Thursday, March 19th, 2020 | Comments Off on Bill Lalor Quoted in Wall Street Journal on Coronavirus Insurance Litigation
Bill Lalor was recently quoted in Leslie Scism’s Wall Street Journal article “New Orleans Restaurant Kicks Off Coronavirus Insurance Litigation.” In the article, Bill discusses the pressure faced by government officials to broaden coverage in order to aid businesses affected by the coronavirus outbreak.
“Lawmakers and regulators may take an ‘all bets are off’ approach where the terms, conditions and exclusions the insured paid for say one thing, but there’s pressure to get to a different result somehow,” said Bill. “That’s no longer a contract, it’s a tax, but public sentiment may well support it.”
To view the article, click here (subscription required).
Bill Lalor Quoted in Pitchfork on Coronavirus
Category: News, Press | Wednesday, March 11th, 2020 | Comments Off on Bill Lalor Quoted in Pitchfork on Coronavirus
Bill Lalor was recently quoted in Marc Hogan’s Pitchfork article “What Happens When a Music Festival Is Canceled Due to Coronavirus?” In the article, Bill explains that event organizers should already be working on ways to mitigate risk and business disruption in the face of coronavirus. However, Bill also recalls when the New York City Marathon was canceled in 2012 when Hurricane Sandy hit.
“It was a gut punch for everybody involved, and no doubt there were financial ramifications for a lot of people,” said Bill. “But the marathon goes on, and life goes on. We don’t want to view these things as existential threats.”
To read the full article, click here.
Bryan Sullivan Quoted in Variety Article on Weinstein Verdict
Category: News, Press | Monday, February 24th, 2020 | Comments Off on Bryan Sullivan Quoted in Variety Article on Weinstein Verdict
Bryan Sullivan was recently quoted in Gene Maddaus’s Variety article “Weinstein Guilty Verdict Sends a Message to Victims and Prosecutors.” According to Bryan, the highly publicized case will likely encourage additional prosecutions.
“When you have one victory, it fuels the desire for more,” Bryan said. “Look as far back as civil rights cases. No one was bringing those forward and after a few big ones, everyone jumped in.”
To read the full article, click here.
Bryan Sullivan’s Representation of Teresa Chris Literary Agency Covered in Deadline
Category: News, Press | Friday, December 20th, 2019 | Comments Off on Bryan Sullivan’s Representation of Teresa Chris Literary Agency Covered in Deadline
Deadline recently noted Bryan Sullivan’s representation of the acclaimed Teresa Chris Literary Agency in Enderby Entertainment’s deal to acquire the worldwide rights to Julie Cohen’s novel “The Two Lives of Louis & Louise.” The story, which will be adapted into a feature, examines how societal expectations of gender can push people down certain paths.
To read the full article, click here.
Devin McRae Quoted in Variety and Los Angeles Times on Netflix Poaching Case
Category: News, Press | Tuesday, December 10th, 2019 | Comments Off on Devin McRae Quoted in Variety and Los Angeles Times on Netflix Poaching Case
Devin McRae was recently quoted in Gene Maddaus’s Variety article “Netflix Ordered to Stop Poaching Fox Employees” and Wendy Lee’s Los Angeles Times article “Netflix’s Hollywood raids face new obstacles after court ruling.” In the articles, Devin discusses how the high-profile ruling in the Netflix/Fox poaching case sends a “very clear message” to the industry that fixed-term contracts are to be enforced, along with unilateral option rights.
“A lot of people have assumed that if I want to leave I can leave,” Devin explained to Variety. “The effect of the opinion will probably be to inhibit employee mobility.”
The Variety and Los Angeles Times articles can be found here and here respectively.