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
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.
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
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.
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 ...
Best of LA, KCAL9, Entertainment Law ...
Johnson & Johnson LLP was featured on Best of LA, KCAL9
Lawyer accused of malpractice, breach...
Higgins trust sues Hirsch over ’9 to 5′ Lawyer accused of malpractice, breach of duty By...
2008 IP Lawyers Summary of Entertainm...
$626 billion annually — is from copyright businesses.
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.
The Paradox of Neville Johnson
Suing the media, supporting the First Amendment: the paradox of Neville Johnson and the battle for...
