By Gregory P. Feit A recent decision from the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit in the case of Frida Kahlo Corp. v. Pinedo[1] provides an interesting reminder of some of the legal principles involved in determining whether a cease-and-desist letter sent to a putative infringer by...
Engel Entertainment’s first branded Channel, the Game Warden Channel (GWC), has just been awarded Silver Status with over 100,000 streaming subscribers in just 9 months. Dedicated to bringing real life stories from the frontlines of wildlife preservation across America and beyond, GWC features frontier life, outdoor law enforcement, and wildlife...
The long-running court dispute between the Nahmad family, a prominent European art-dealing dynasty, and the Estate of a Jewish antiques dealer, Oscar Stettiner, has finally come to a close after more than a decade. The New York Supreme Court ruled on April 3 in favor of the Estate, bringing an...
On Tuesday, April 21 at 3:30 PM ET, RPJ’s Daniel Ain will speak at an event hosted by the Documentary Producers Alliance (DPA) titled “Rights, Risks, and Realities for Filmmakers.” The event will bring together filmmakers and industry professionals to discuss the evolving legal landscape shaping documentary production. Mr. Ain...
By Hannah R. Brefeld Sometimes, the purpose of a lawsuits isn't financial recovery. Sometimes a plaintiff may file suit to spark public interest, to prompt institutional change, or simply to obtain an apology where none was given. Whatever the motivation, the overarching goal can eclipse personal interest entirely. In Dearica...
Congratulations to RPJ client Multitude Films on 4 Emmy Award nominations for Life After! We’re honored to support work that not only achieves critical recognition, but also contributes meaningfully to the broader cultural dialogue. To find out more about LIFE AFTER & screening opportunities, click here.
We are proud to share that RPJ Partner, Nicole Page, has been named to Variety’s Legal Impact Report 2026: Hollywood’s Top Entertainment Attorneys. This annual recognition highlights the industry’s most influential legal advisors, honoring those shaping the evolving entertainment landscape. Nicole has represented world-renowned rock climber Alex Honnold for more...
April marks Sexual Assault Awareness Month – a time to raise awareness, support survivors, and examine the systems meant to deliver justice and accountability. In recognition of this month, Women Make Movies has highlighted Loud Enough - Surviving Justice, a powerful and inspiring documentary that examines the legal and medical...
Congratulations to RPJ client, Zipatone Films and Producer Alicia Sams on their 2026 Peabody Award nomination for Art Spiegelman: Disaster Is My Muse. This incredible documentary captures the power of art to challenge, provoke, and inspire – spotlighting Spiegelman’s groundbreaking work Maus and his fearless advocacy for free expression. We’re thrilled to...
A recent decision from the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals could expand the types of workplace conduct that support legal liability. In a split ruling, the Eleventh Circuit reinstated the claims brought by the only nonwhite employee at a Florida commercial trucking company who alleged he was subjected to...