Power Lawyers: THR Unveils America...
For the sixth consecutive year, The Hollywood Reporter named Neville Johnson a Power Lawyer, one the top 100 entertainment lawyers in the US
Remedies for Web Defamation
Given that the Internet provides virtually unlimited access to information, it is no surprise that claims of defamation and invasion of privacy have exploded.
Talent agency act survives suit, clar...
The National Conference of Personal Managers (NCOPM) lost the first round of its fight against the constitutionality of the California Talent Agencies Act (TAA)
Motels Singer Advances in Lawsuit Ove...
Martha Davis has been looking at her royalty statements and wondering whether she should be getting more income when consumers buy music off of digital outlets.
Litigators Fight for Their Clients in...
“It’s exciting to challenge practices in the music, film and television industries that violate the rights of talent for compensation they are owed,” Johnson says.
Inside Universal’s Ugly Battle ...
Glen Larson is represented by attorney Neville Johnson, who previously handled the lawsuit of Jack Klugman, star of the Larson-produced show Quincy, M.E.
Director Hal Needham Sues Warner Bros...
The plaintiff is repped by teams from L.A.'s Johnson & Johnson, Kiesel & Larson, and Pearson Simon Warshaw & Penny
Four Studios Targeted in Class-Action...
The four lawsuits, filed by teams from L.A.'s Johnson & Johnson, Kiesel & Larson, Pearson Simon Warshaw & Penny, allege causes of action for breach of contract
Actor Charles Bronson’s family ...
The four lawsuits - a class action - were also filed on behalf of others who might be added later, said Neville Johnson, an attorney representing the plaintiffs.
The music banker’s big score
American soul veteran Bobby Womack suing for fraud is represented by James T. Ryan of Johnson & Johnson LLP in Beverly Hills
Carly Rae Jepsen, Owl City’s Ad...
Song theft lawsuits are on the rise, but this one, authored by THR power lawyer Neville Johnson, is filled with details about musicology and contains other idiosyncrasies.
Capitol Must Face Ricky Nelson Suit O...
The Rick Nelson Co. is represented by Neville L. Johnson, Douglas L. Johnson and John D. Fowler of Johnson & Johnson LLP.
Music Publisher Hit With $500,000 Jur...
Hamilton and Plancich are represented by Neville Johnson, and John Fowler of Johnson & Johnson in Beverly Hills.
TV Writer-Producer Sues Accountants
He is represented by Neville Johnson with Johnson & Johnson of Beverly Hills.
‘Knight Rider’ Producer S...
Larson is represented by Neville Johnson, Douglas Johnson and James Ryan of Johnson and Johnson in Beverly Hills.
Drake Fires Back at “Marvins Ro...
Lee's attorney, Douglas Johnson, tells E! News that Drake's response is "total nonsense." "It's just not true and I am very surprised by his statements," he said, adding, "This will all be taken care of in court."
The Temptations Join Chorus of Lawsui...
The group is represented by a whopping 13 attorneys at five law firms and might be the biggest legal action on this front yet
Sister Sledge Files Class Action Agai...
The suit was filed by four firms: Pearson Simon Warshaw & Penny in San Francisco, Hausfeld in Washington DC, and Kiesel Boucher Larson and Johnson & Johnson in Beverly Hills.
Leaked Audit in Eminem Royalty Suit H...
Over the last few months, the music industry has been rocked by multiple lawsuits alleging that artists such as Kenny Rogers, Sister Sledge, Rob Zombie and others have been cheated out of substantial money from the improper calculation of revenues from digital music.
Sister Sledge Files Class Action v. W...
In so doing, WARNER has applied the incorrect formula for calculating royalties owed to Plaintiffs and Class members
Drake Sued Over ‘Marvin’s...
Lee is represented by Neville Johnson, who previously filed a lawsuit against Drake on behalf of Playboy Enterprises for sampling an unauthorized sound recording it owned on "Best I Ever Had."
SAG seeks seal on foreign levies info
Neville Johnson, attorney for Richert and Osmond, said Wednesday that the confidentiality issue remains unresolved.
Rick Nelson’s Estate Sues Capit...
Nelson's estate is represented by Neville Johnson and Douglas Johnson with Johnson & Johnson.
Three cases shift profit-dispute bala...
Douglas L. Johnson of Beverly Hills-based Johnson & Johnson LLP said his firm has for years brought profit participation cases on behalf of artists ...
Writers Guild Trying to Shut Down Bri...
Her case “underscores the horrors of being a successful writer in Hollywood,” says her attorney, Neville Johnson of Johnson & Johnson.
‘Bring It On’ Screenwriter Alleges Mu...
According to Ms. Bendinger’s lawyer, Neville Johnson of Johnson & Johnson, Beacon ... and the guild will jointly choose an arbitrator.
Battlestar Creator’s Lawsuit: U...
The suit, filed by Johnson & Johnson LLP, accuses Universal of fraud, breach of contract, unjust enrichment, negligent misrepresentation, and unfair business practices.
JJLLPLAW Outside the Office
JJLLPLAW at September 2011 Las Vegas convention (Douglas L. Johnson in the blue polka dot tie!)
Head of the Class Creators Sue CAA Ov...
Douglas Johnson, one of the attorneys who filed the suit on behalf of show creators Michael Elias and Richard Eustis, said CAA made deals with Warner Bros. Television that granted CAA better terms than their clients received and made the agency an extra $9 million.
Knight Rider Producer Glen Larson Sue...
Larson, who presided over "Six Million Dollar Man," "Magnum P.I." and others, alleges a decades-long fraud: “It’s Hollywood’s version of being a sharecropper.”
Lawsuit Claims CAA Cheated TV Creator...
The suit, filed by Neville Johnson, Douglas Johnson, James Ryan and Nausheen Kazalbasch of Johnson & Johnson, alleges causes of action for breach of fiduciary duty, breach of contract, conversion, fraud, ...
Charles Bronson Estate Sues Warner Br...
The suit, filed by Nevile Johnson, Douglas Johnson and James Ryan of Beverly Hills’ Johnson & Johnson, alleges causes of action for breach of contract, declaratory relief, accounting,
‘Mannix’ Star Mike Connor...
The suit, filed by Neville Johnson, Douglas Johnson and James Ryan of Beverly Hills’ Johnson and Johnson firm, alleges causes of action for breach of contract, ...
Kiss and Pay Up: Drake Settles with P...
Playboy Enterprises Inc. owns the rights to a 1975 song "Fallin' in Love" sampled by rapper Drake for "Best I Ever Had" that was recently No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100
Warner Bros And Laddie Finally Settli...
In 2007 Alan Ladd Jr. won a $3.2 million jury verdict against Warner Bros. for unpaid profits on movies he produced with Jay Kantor
$4M Verdict Against A&E Over ...
The South Carolina real estate broker who starred on the first season of A&E’s hit reality series was awarded $4 million based on an oral contract to share revenue.
What Happened to Unjust Enrichment In...
Douglas L. Johnson & Neville L. Johnson have a new published article in Loyola of Los Angeles Law Review Vol. 44:277
Sanctions Cut for Firm That Hired Pel...
The plaintiffs' lawyer, Neville L. Johnson of Johnson & Johnson LLP, said it is uncommon for respondents in anti-SLAPP motions to get sanctions.
C.A. Allows Suit Over Pellicano Wiret...
Pellicano is now serving his sentence at the federal prison in Safford, Ariz., and Bureau of Prisons records say he is currently scheduled for release in 2019.
Bugging Scandal Reveals HollywoodR...
In December 2008, Pellicano was given a 15-year jail sentence for 76 counts of illegal wiretapping.
Universal, Sony Hit With Accounting L...
The suit, filed by Neville Johnson of LA's Johnson & Johnson, alleges causes of action for breach of contract and breach of the covenant of good faith and fair dealing, as well as declaratory relief, unjust enrichment and an accounting.
Film Profits the Target of a New Laws...
Neville Johnson files breach of contract against film producer Sony for Burt Reynolds caper "Smokey and the Bandit" , seeks an accounting of the film's profits
Singer Would Like to Be Paid for Havi...
Singer Would Like to Be Paid for Having Her Music Stolen in 'Catfish'
Steven Seagal, A&E Television Ne...
Steven Seagal, A&E Television Network Settle Stolen Cable Reality TV Show Idea Lawsuit
Steven Seagal, A&E Cable Channel...
The Idea Factory claims in a lawsuit filed in August 2009 that its representatives met with Seagal in 2007 and presented their idea of a reality show.
A&E, Steven Seagal Lose Round In...
Beverly Hills attorney Neville Johnson represents Idea Factory and its related companies Genuine Entertainment and Rebel Entertainment Partners
What Vogue Actually Pays Its Models
What Vogue Actually Pays Its Models It’s not much! Filings made in association with a $3.75 million lawsuit...
Truth Behind ‘Catfish’
"I don’t think it’s a legitimate documentary because they’re filming a movie about themselves and there was no public interest in this," explained Neville Johnson, one of Threshold's lawyers.
Presidential Tryst Story Was Politica...
Vera Baker, represented by Neville Johnson of Beverly Hills, seeks punitive damages for a fabricated sex scandal by Obama's opponents.
Facebook Movie Skirts Legal Lines
The gray area between truth and fiction where filmmakers can expose themselves to legal liability, according to Neville Johnson, ...
‘Millionaire’ aftermath: Why do studi...
"Juries are highly skeptical and view studios in the same light as insurance companies," said Neville Johnson, a litigator ...
Drake Sued By Playboy Playboy Enterpr...
Playboy Enterprises alleges that Hamilton, Joe Frank & Reynolds' 'Fallin' in Love' is used in Drizzy's 'Best I Ever Had.'
Judge rules A&E mishandled ‘Stev...
A NY has slapped A&E for filing in "bad faith" a lawsuit seeking to clarify who generated the idea behind "Steven Seagal: Lawman."
Intellectual Property
"Chick Magnet" and "Ladies Man" infant t-shirts and Nordstrom ...
Best of LA, KCAL9, Entertainment Law ...
Johnson & Johnson LLP was featured on Best of LA, KCAL9
Judge said Kerkorian probably knew of...
“Attorney-client conversations with his client were recorded, and we heard those tapes come out in the Pellicano trial,” Johnson said.
Murder suspect raises reality TV ques...
Douglas Johnson, an entertainment lawyer in Los Angeles who has represented reality TV production companies and contestants ...
Monika Zsibrita: Model’s Story Agains...
"My side has never been out," she told reporters outside the courtroom yesterday, the Times reports. "This has basically ruined my life."
Model Monika Zsibrita Says Not a Gold...
Model Monika Zsibrita Says Not a Gold Digger, Gets Lawsuit Against Chris Rock Unsealed: Did Rock Open Up This Can of...
Model’s lawsuit against Chris Rock is...
Monika Zsibrita filed the case and has involved a paternity suit, DNA tests, detective Anthony Pellicano and radio host Howard Stern.
A ’70s Girl Group Seeks Second Act – ...
Douglas Johnson said "They (Universal) play hard ball all the time. It's never 'Hey, let's sit down and talk.'"
Lawyer accused of malpractice, breach...
Higgins trust sues Hirsch over ’9 to 5′ Lawyer accused of malpractice, breach of duty By...
Ledger plays a role in lawsuit
“My client wishes to have privacy. This is not a good thing to have happen to you,” the lawyer, Neville Johnson, said.
Kerkorian Ex-Wife’s Attorney Files Su...
Douglas Johnson, representing Sturman, said evidence from the recent criminal trials against Pellicano ...
Caught in the Act
News gathering has placed the First Amendment rights of the media on a collision course with the privacy rights of individuals
International Privacy Report 2008
Beverly Hills attorney Neville L. Johnson comments on International Privacy in World Media Law Report
Hidden Camera Deception
Lescht secretly videotaped these conversations with a "hat cam," i.e., a small camera hidden in her hat;
2008 IP Lawyers Summary of Entertainm...
$626 billion annually — is from copyright businesses.
Special Dedication in Privacy Torts
Special Dedication in Privacy Torts to Neville L. Johnson in exposing some of the worst outrages of media newsgathering.
Champions of Justice Radio Show
Champions of Justice Radio Show, KRLA 870 AM, August 2, 2008
The 100 most influential attorneys in...
Neville L. Johnson took on SAG, WGA and DGA over the millions he alleges are owed to guild members from the collection of foreign levies.
Jack Klugman Says “I want my money!”...
Jack Klugman, represented Neville L. Johnson, says “I don’t want their money. I want my money
Jack Klugman Sues Over “Quincy, M.E.”...
Jack Klugman files complaint against NBC Universal to exercise his right to audit the popular TV series.
The Paradox of Neville Johnson
Suing the media, supporting the First Amendment: the paradox of Neville Johnson and the battle for...
Establishing Constitutional Malice Fo...
Establishing Constitutional Malice for Defamation and Privacy, Hidden Cameras and Deception
The Right To Privacy, by Samuel Warre...
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