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The Daily Journal Names Devin McRae to its 2026 List of the “Top Intellectual Property Lawyers” in California
The firm is pleased to announce that Devin McRae has been named to the Los Angeles and San Francisco Daily Journal’s list of the “Top Intellectual Property Lawyers” in California for 2026. The annual list honors “California’s top lawyers specializing ... read more

Bryan Sullivan Speaks to Bisnow About Tenant Unions in New York City
Bryan Sullivan recently spoke to Bisnow about the recent uptick of tenant unions in New York City following the bankruptcy proceedings of Pinnacle Group, which led to the sale of more than 5,200 rent-stabilized apartments. Notably, the Union of Pinnacle ... read more

Bryan Sullivan Analyzes the Economic Impact of Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni’s Legal Battle in Page Six
Bryan Sullivan recently weighed in on the cost of Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni’s drawn-out legal battle in Page Six. Lively and Baldoni, who sued and countersued each other for hundreds of millions of dollars over disputes relating to their ... read more

The Mirror Interviews Bryan Sullivan on the NCAA Probe into Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby
Bryan Sullivan recently spoke to The Mirror about the antitrust implications of the recent NCAA probe into Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby, who announced that he would be taking an “immediate indefinite leave of absence” and entering a residential treatment ... read more

Early Sullivan Prevails in Bench Trial for Real Estate Client Patron Investments, LLC
Scott Gizer and Brian Ritter prevailed on behalf of Early Sullivan client, Patron Investments, LLC in a quiet title and cancellation of instruments action following a bench trial in San Bernardino County. Patron Investments, LLC acquired title to a property ... read more

Chambers and Partners Names Early Sullivan to Spotlight California 2026 Guide
Early Sullivan Wright Gizer & McRae is pleased to announce that the firm has been selected for inclusion in the 2026 edition of the Chambers Spotlight California Guide. The firm received a spot on the Los Angeles list in the ... read more

Bryan Sullivan Speaks to IndieWire on the WGA’s New Tentative Deal with Studios
Bryan Sullivan recently weighed in on the Writers Guild of America’s new tentative minimum bargaining agreement with studios in IndieWire. As of April 8, the WGA agreed to extend its contract term with the studios to four years rather than ... read more

Devin McRae Named to The Hollywood Reporter’s 2026 List of “Hollywood’s 100 Most Powerful Lawyers”
The firm is pleased to share that Devin McRae has secured a coveted spot on The Hollywood Reporter’s list of “Hollywood’s 100 Most Powerful Lawyers.” This prestigious THR feature profiles the top 100 dealmakers and litigators who have spearheaded the ... read more

Bryan Sullivan Speaks to Axios About College Athletes Gaining Access to Luxury Housing Through NIL Income
Bryan Sullivan recently weighed in on a new generation of college athletes affording luxury apartment buildings through NIL income in Axios. Several of Duke University’s Division I basketball players recently made headlines for living in Durham’s most high-end apartment building, ... read more

Bryan Sullivan Analyzes the Potential Fallout from Alan Ritchson’s Altercation with Neighbor in Page Six
Bryan Sullivan recently spoke to Page Six about “Reacher” star Alan Ritchson’s recent altercation with his neighbor, weighing in on whether or not the actor could still face a lawsuit after the investigation was closed by authorities. Bryan tells Page ... read more

Bryan Sullivan Speaks to Glossy on the Rise of Monobrand Perfume Stores
Bryan Sullivan recently weighed in on the rapid increase of monobrand perfume storefronts, both in New York City and across the globe, in Glossy. Estée Lauder Companies recently opened four storefronts for its perfume and beauty brands along Prince Street ... read more

The Daily Journal Covers Early Sullivan’s Representation of Pacific Palisades Homeowners in Ongoing Lawsuit Against State Farm
The Daily Journal recently covered a lawsuit filed on behalf of Pacific Palisades homeowners, represented by Devin McRae and Peter Scott of Early Sullivan, against State Farm after last year’s devastating Palisades and Eaton wildfires. The suit alleges that the ... read more

Bryan Sullivan Weighs in on Marion Jones Sentencing for Performance-Enhancing Drugs in A&E
Bryan Sullivan recently spoke to A&E about the sentencing of former Olympian Marion Jones, who took home five medals at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia, and later admitted to involvement in a doping scandal as well as lying ... read more

Bryan Sullivan and Devin McRae Named to Lawdragon’s 2026 “500 Leading Global Entertainment, Sports & Media Lawyers” Guide
The firm is pleased to announce that Bryan Sullivan and Devin McRae have been selected for inclusion in the second annual edition of Lawdragon’s “500 Leading Global Entertainment, Sports & Media Lawyers” guide. According to Lawdragon, the attorneys selected for ... read more

Eight Early Sullivan Attorneys Named 2026 Southern California “Super Lawyers;” Four Named “Rising Stars”
The firm is pleased to announce that eight of its attorneys have been selected for inclusion on the 2026 Southern California “Super Lawyers” list. The annual “Super Lawyers” distinction is granted to the nation’s most outstanding attorneys, based on peer ... read more

Eric Anderson Speaks to Newsweek on the Disappearance of Nancy Guthrie
Eric Anderson recently spoke to Newsweek about the ongoing search for Today Show anchor Savannah Guthrie’s mother, 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie. In the article, Eric emphasized the critical nature of the first few days of a suspected kidnapping or abduction, as ... read more

Bryan Sullivan Discusses the EEOC’s DEI-Related Nike Investigation in Footwear News
Bryan Sullivan recently spoke to WWD’s Footwear News about the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)’s recent administrative subpoena against Nike Inc., which aims to probe “systemic allegations” involving DEI-related discrimination against white employees and job applicants. Bryan explains that ... read more

Court Grants Request For Attorneys’ Fees After Sun West Mortgage’s Success At Trial
In a decisive post-judgment ruling issued on September 29, 2025, the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California awarded Sun West Mortgage Company more than $562,000 in attorneys’ fees following its successful resolution of litigation against First National ... read more

Bryan Sullivan Weighs in on the Groundbreaking Darian Mensah vs. Duke Lawsuit in the New York Times’ “The Athletic” and CBS Sports
Bryan Sullivan recently spoke to the New York Times’ “The Athletic” and CBS Sports about the first-of-its-kind lawsuit from Duke University against its outgoing star quarterback Darian Mensah. After signing a two-year deal with Duke making him one of the ... read more

Early Sullivan Obtains Summary Judgment for First American on $14.7 Million Bad Faith Claim
Scott E. Gizer, Christopher I. Ritter and Jessica Detering of Early Sullivan prevailed on a motion for summary judgment on behalf of First American Title Insurance Company in a bad faith action in U.S. District Court in Washington State. The ... read more