Happy New Year! What Will the New Year Bring for Copyright Cases in the Ninth Circuit? KBK Partner Laura W. Brill, a certified appellate specialist who has successfully argued many appeals in the Ninth Circuit and California courts, takes a look at the uncertainties surrounding the Ninth Circuit’s views on copyright law. Because of its proximity to Hollywood and California's creative centers, she notes that the Ninth Circuit may be looking for opportunities to clarify standards governing copyright cases. More>.
KBK's Honors Our attorneys have received several honors in recent months, including recognition for Partner Patrick J. Somers. He was named a Rising Star in media and entertainment law by one of the nation's leading legal publication, Law360. More> The Daily Journal also named him one of California's Top 40 lawyers under the age of 40. More> For the 10th year in a row, U.S. News-Best Lawyers named KBK one of the nation's top law firms in its 2020 rankings. More> It also named Ms. Brill a 2020 "Lawyer of the Year," and recognized five other KBK attorneys as among the best in the nation and the region: Robert C. Corbin, Bert H.
Deixler, Richard B. Kendall, Janet I. Levine, and Jeffrey H. Rutherford. More>
KBK's Litigation KBK is ranked among the state's top litigation boutiques because it successfully represents and advises companies and individuals in a wide range of commercial disputes. Most recently, KBK Attorneys Alan Jay Weil and Sarah E. Moses secured a Court of Appeal ruling affirming a prevailing party fee award for the firm’s client, Kerri Walsh Jennings, three-time Olympic gold medalist and one-time Olympic bronze medalist in beach volleyball. More>
KBK News Meet KBK's newest attorney, Katelyn A. Kuwata, who has successfully represented private and public sector clients in complex civil litigation in state and federal court. More>
In Case You Missed It The Daily Journal recognized KBK's leadership in a recent article, that described the firm as a "litigation powerhouse" with a "fierce dedication" to its clients. More> KBK Attorney Amanda D. Barrow authored a commentary regarding the County of Maui v. Hawaii Wildlife Fund case argued before the U.S. Supreme Court in November. KBK has filed an amicus brief in the case. More> KBK Partner Nicholas F. Daum authored a commentary regarding the U.S. Supreme Court’s 5-4 ruling in Rucho v. Common Cause in which the majority found that partisan gerrymandering claims present political questions beyond the reach of the federal courts. More>
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