by Daniel Ain and Ariana Zhao Netflix is no stranger to litigation brought by individuals unhappy with their appearance or portrayal in Netflix programming. My colleagues have previously commented on recent defamation claims in scripted Netflix series, including Baby Reindeer and Inventing Anna. A case decided last week in the...
By: Daniel J. Ain and Ariana Zhao With 2024 underway, it’s worth reflecting on the flurry of lawsuits brought in 2023 by creators against owners of artificial intelligence technology companies that have forced the intersection of AI and intellectual property rights under the legal spotlight. With the unprecedented growth of...
By: Alice K. Jump and Ariana Zhao It is a common practice to insert “non-solicitation” clauses in employment contracts and severance arrangements. But what does the term “solicit” really mean? Cracking open our dusty Black’s Law Dictionary, we find the word defined as “to appeal for something, to apply to...
By Alice K. Jump and Ariana Zhao The source of the leak that formed the basis for a series of The New York Times articles involving accusations of sexual misconduct against former CBS President Leslie Roy Moonves (a/k/a Les Moonves) was recently identified as former Covington & Burling LLP document...
By Ethan Krasnoo and Ariana Zhao Since summer 2022, Madison Square Garden Entertainment (MSGE) has banned attorneys involved in litigation against the company from its venues, which include, among many others, Madison Square Garden and Radio City Music Hall. To justify this decision, MSGE has cited Rule 4.2 of the...
We are pleased to welcome our newest outstanding colleagues to the firm! Marie Pierre joins RPJ as our experienced Office and Personnel Manager, providing support in general office operations, human resources and personnel oversight, and client relations. Prior to RPJ, Ms. Pierre worked as the Paralegal Supervisor at the American...