012014 – 2016 · Sports & entertainment · Business litigation
Sterling v. NBA
Lead counsel to former Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling in his dispute with the NBA over the ownership of the Clippers, and in the related actions involving TMZ and V. Stiviano. The sale of the Clippers to Steve Ballmer for $2 billion was finalized on August 14, 2014; TMZ was dismissed from the case in November 2015.
Coverage: CNN, TODAY, The Hollywood Reporter, ABC 7, Los Angeles Times →
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3Opponents: NBA · TMZ · Stiviano
Quoted on NBC’s TODAY“If you’re going to come after Sterling, maybe it’s time for the NBA to take a close reflection on their own conduct.”
022026 · Sports & entertainment · Business litigation
Mayweather v. Showtime Networks
Counsel to Floyd Mayweather in his $340 million fraud action against Showtime Networks and a former executive over pay-per-view earnings from his record-setting run of fights. Central District of California.
Quoted · The Ring“Mr. Mayweather will go the distance in the courtroom just as he has in the ring.”
032019 – 2020 · Sovereign family representation
Al-Sabah · Beverly Hills mountain
Counsel to Kuwait’s Interior Minister, Sheikh Khaled Al-Sabah, over a $163 million investment in a Beverly Hills hillside property contested by the U.S. Department of Justice in a July 2020 forfeiture complaint.
Quoted · Los Angeles Times“My client denies any wrongdoing whatsoever.”
042014 – 2016 · Business litigation
Zillow
Two actions against the real estate database company: a wage-and-hour class action for inside sales consultants, certified February 26, 2016, and a harassment and discrimination suit brought with Mark Geragos, settled in May 2016.
Quoted · Bloomberg Television“It’s a modern day Animal House.”
052016 – 2018 · Sports & entertainment
Cher v. SAIL Venture Partners
Represented SAIL Venture Partners against a breach of contract suit brought by Cher. The lawsuit was dismissed in January 2018.
Covered byLaw360 · The Hollywood Reporter · Complete Music Update
062014 – 2016 · Business litigation
Mitsubishi Motors North America
Lead counsel for a Southern California Mitsubishi dealership owner against the manufacturer, alleging forced overstocking that cost the client $10 million.
Covered byNBC News · The Washington Times
07Sports & entertainment
Artists and owners
Prominent clients have included DJ Paul of the Oscar-winning hip hop group Three 6 Mafia and Grammy Award winning artist T-Pain, alongside the celebrities, moguls, owners and other stakeholders the firm represents in sports, film, music and media.
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