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False Light and the Photogenic Flasher
The case of the photogenic flasher (Barnhart vs. Paisano Publications) addressed the regrets of Tonya Barnhart
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Another Student’s View: A Photo of a Famous Actress and Me
Janise Marvin, a student in Jon Pfeiffer’s Spring 2013 Mass Communication Law class at Pepperdine University, wrote the following essay in response
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A Student’s View: A Photo of a Famous Actress and Me
Sharon Pak, a student in Jon Pfeiffer’s Spring 2013 Mass Communication Law class at Pepperdine University, wrote the following essay in response to
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Top 100 Entertainment Lawyers
Jon Pfeiffer has been name one of the Top 100 Entertainment layers in the State of California for 2013 by the American Society of Legal Advocates.
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Super Lawyer, Again
Jon Pfeiffer has been named a Southern California’s Super Lawyer for 2013 in the field of entertainment and sports law. Mr. Pfeiffer was also named
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Video Post: The Case of the Plucky Porker
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The Case of the Plucky Porker
In the “Case of the Plucky Porker” we will continue our exploration of the parameters of the false light branch of the right of privacy.
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A Student’s View: My Picture is Part of a National Advertising Campaign
Anne Di Grazia, a student in Jon Pfeiffer’s Fall 2012 Mass Communication Law class at Pepperdine University, wrote the following essay
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Video Post: False Light and a Muffin Top
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False Light – Letting it all Hang Out
Girls, women – do you have a muffin top?
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Another Student’s View: A Picture of a Famous Actress
Rebecca Herron, a student in Jon Pfeiffer’s Fall 2012 Mass Communication Law class at Pepperdine University, wrote the following essay in response t
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A Student’s View: A Picture of a Famous Actress
Lauren Herr, a student in Jon Pfeiffer’s Fall 2012 Mass Communication Law class at Pepperdine University, wrote the following essay in response to t
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Video Post: An Embarrassed Stripper and Bashful Lovers
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An Embarrassed Stripper and Bashful Lovers
In the Case of the Embarrassed Stripper (Puckett v. American Broadcasting Companies), Tammy Puckett sued ABC after her image appeared in a news segmen
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Another Student’s View of the Use of a Photo Found on the Internet
Jeremy Hill, a student in Jon Pfeiffer’s Fall 2012 Mass Communication Law class at Pepperdine University, wrote the following essay in response to t
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A student’s View of the Use of a Photo Found on the Internet
Kylie Potuznik, a student in Jon Pfeiffer’s Fall 2012 Mass Communication Law class at Pepperdine University, wrote the following essay in response t
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Video Post: The Case of the Outed Hero
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The Case of the Outed Hero
On September 22, 1975, five-time divorcee, mother of four and accountant who turned to revolutionary politics, Sara Jane Moore, attempted to assassina
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Another student’s view of privacy on campus
Lindsey Jeu De Vine, a student in Jon Pfeiffer’s Fall 2012 Mass Communication Law class at Pepperdine University, wrote the following essay in respo
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A Student's View of Privacy on Campus
Kylie Potuznik, a student in Jon Pfeiffer’s Fall 2012 Mass Communication Law class at Pepperdine University, wrote the following essay in response t
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Video Post: Private Facts – Protecting Your Secrets
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Private Facts – Protecting Your Secrets
Everyone has secrets.
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Another Student’s View of How to Deal with Lies on Facebook
Jonathan Williams, a student in Jon Pfeiffer’s Fall 2012 Mass Communication Law class at Pepperdine University, wrote the following essay in respons
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A Student’s View of How to Deal with Lies on Facebook
Yvonne Schroeder, a student in Jon Pfeiffer’s Fall 2012 Mass Communication Law class at Pepperdine University, wrote the following essay in response
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Video post: Reigning in the Paparazzi
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Video post: The Case of the Aggressive Paparazzi
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Video post: What is Intrusion?
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Video post: What privacy rights do we have?
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Video post: Is privacy dead?
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Intrusion for Journalism's Sake
With the rise of ambush journalism, many journalists seem to believe that they have a special exemption from the privacy laws.
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Reigning in the Paparazzi
Not long ago a fight broke out on a Malibu beach between surfers and the paparazzi over the paparazzi’s efforts to photograph Matthew McConaughey wh
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The Case of the Aggressive Paparazzi
One of the first cases to pit a celebrity against a paparazzi was Galella vs. Onassis.
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What is Intrusion?
When we think of a breach of our privacy we are generally think of intrusion.
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Happy Days for “Happy Days”
The lawsuit filed by five cast members of the iconic television show “Happy Days” against CBS Studios for unpaid merchandising royalties has settl
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What Privacy Rights do we Have?
In 1890 Louis Brandeis and Samuel Warren wrote a Harvard Law Review article titled “The Right to Privacy.”
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“Happy Days” Cast may Recover DVD Royalties
On June 5, 2012, Jon Pfeiffer won a key ruling in a lawsuit he filed on behalf of five cast members of the iconic television show “Happy Days” aga
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Jon Pfeiffer Appears on Channel 7 Australia
Jon Pfeiffer recently appeared on Channel 7 Australia's Today Tonight Show.
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Is Privacy Dead?
Privacy isn’t dead but if it is going to survive it must be vigilantly guarded.
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Professor Pfeiffer's Students Speak Out - Spring 2012
Jon Pfeiffer is an adjunct professor at the Seaver College of Letters, Arts and Sciences at Pepperdine University in Malibu, California.
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Rescission of Life Insurance Policy re Fraudulent Life Settlement Scheme
Tom FitzGibbon recently resolved a matter for a major national life insurer and obtained rescission of a multi-million dollar life insurance policy ba
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Rescission of Life Insurance Policies for National Life Insurer
Tom FitzGibbon obtained the rescission of several different life insurance policies for a national life insurer based on the fraud of the various insu
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Favorable Settlement of FINRA Arbitration for Broker-Dealer
Tom FitzGibbon recently obtained a very favorable settlement of a FINRA arbitration claim on behalf of a broker-dealer and its principal. The investo
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Firm Client Obtains Judgment of $340,000 in Breach of Lease Action
Firm partner Tom FitzGibbon recently obtained a judgment of $340,000 in the Los Angeles Superior Court for a landlord client in a lease involving a br
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LA Superior Court Budget Cuts - Plan Litigation Strategy
The Los Angeles Superior Court has announced that due to deep funding cuts by the state, significant layoffs will be implemented on June 30, 2012, imp
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A Perfect Ten for Jon Pfeiffer
Jon Pfeiffer achieved Avvo’s highest rating for attorneys – a 10 out of 10.
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Jon Pfeiffer obtains arbitration award of $138,379
Jon Pfeiffer obtained an arbitration award against Culture Makers Entertainment in the amount of one hundred thirty-eight thousand three hundred seven
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Super Lawyer – Jon Pfeiffer
Jon Pfeiffer has been identified as among Califoria's "Super Lawyers" for Entertainment and Sports Law.
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Favorable Settlement of Four Securities Fraud Cases
Tom FitzGibbon and Kim Thigpen recently settled on very favorable terms four securities fraud cases pending in the United States District Court for th
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Favorable Settlement of Significant Federal Securities Fraud Case
Tom FitzGibbon and Kim Thigpen recently settled on very favorable terms a significant securities fraud case pending in the United States District Cour
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Professor Pfeiffer’s Students Speak Out – Fall 2011
Jon Pfeiffer is an adjunct professor at the Seaver College of Letters, Arts and Sciences at Pepperdine University in Malibu
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Jon Pfeiffer obtains arbitration award of $241,017
Jon Pfeiffer obtained an arbitration award against Mirovision, Inc. in the amount of two hundred forty-one thousand seventeen dollars ($241,017.00).
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Jon Pfeiffer obtains arbitration award of $445,552
Jon Pfeiffer obtained an arbitration award against Chris Lee Pictures International, Inc. in the amount of four hundred forty-five thousand five hundr
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Jon Pfeiffer obtains arbitration award of $417,925
Jon Pfeiffer obtained an arbitration award against KD Media, Inc. in the amount of four hundred seventeen thousand nine hundred twenty-five dollars ($
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Rock Racing Claims Defeated
Rock Racing's claims in the Los Angeles Superior Court against Shane Fedon, Tony Cruz and Cruz Industries LLC were dismissed in their entirety.
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Federal Arbitration Act Preempts California Unconscionability Law on Class Action Waivers
Recent developments in the law of arbitration make it more important than ever to carefully craft arbitration provisions in business and consumer cont
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US Supreme Court Limits 10b-5 Liability to the "Maker" of a Statement
The United States Supreme Court recently created a bright-line test for Rule 10b-5 liability when it held in Janus Capital Group, Inc., et al., v. Fir
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Jon Pfeiffer Appears on The Today Show
Jon Pfeiffer recently appeared on The Today Show with his clients Marion Ross, Don Most and Anson Williams
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Jon Pfeiffer Appears on CNN
Jon Pfeiffer appeared on CNN in connection with the lawsuit he filed on behalf of five cast members of "Happy Days."
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Unhappy Days for CBS
Jon Pfeiffer has sued CBS Studios for unpaid merchandising royalties on behalf of five cast members of the iconic television show "Happy Days."
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Professor Pfeiffer’s Students Speak Out – Spring 2011
Jon Pfeiffer is an adjunct professor at the Seaver College of Letters, Arts and Sciences at Pepperdine University in Malibu
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Summary Judgment in Insurance Dispute
Tom FitzGibbon recently obtained a complete victory for a defendant client in a dispute involving the sale of a multi-million dollar life insurance po
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Movie Acquisition
Kim Thigpen recently closed a seven-figure film acquisition and distribution deal involving U.S. rights to the movie "Wild Target".
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New California Supreme Court Case
In the recent California Supreme Court case of Kwikset Corp. v. Superior Court, 51 Cal. 4th 310, 120 Cal. Rptr. 3d 741, 2011 WL 240278 (January 27, 20
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Settlement of Construction Defect Litigation
Tom FitzGibbon recently assisted a real estate developer in settling a long-running construction defect action.
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Settlement of Class Action
Tom FitzGibbon and Chris Arden recently settled an ostensible class action.
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Property Damage Case
Partner Tom FitzGibbon recently achieved a favorable settlement for a client whose property was damaged by a landslide caused by a developer’s negli
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Appellate Success
Kim Thigpen recently obtained an excellent result for an important client with the Second District Court of Appeals’ affirmance of nearly all of the
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Removal Of Mechanics’ Liens
Partner Tom FitzGibbon recently achieved favorable resolutions of two actions by filing pre-emptive motions to remove invalid mechanics‘ liens.
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Patent Summary Judgment
Partner Tom FitzGibbon worked with a client and its patent counsel to obtain a summary judgment in defense of a claim in the Central District of Calif
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Dismissal of Claims Against National Life Insurer
The Firm obtained the dismissal of all claims relating to a life insurance policy through the interpleader process on behalf of a major national life
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Professor Pfeiffer’s Students Speak Out – Fall 2010
Jon Pfeiffer is an adjunct professor at the Seaver College of Letters, Arts and Sciences at Pepperdine University in Malibu
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Jon Pfeiffer obtains arbitration award of $329,179
Jon Pfeiffer obtained an arbitration award against Europa Films in the amount of three hundred twenty-nine thousand one hundred seventy-nine dollars (
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Pro Bono Success
Partner Tom FitzGibbon assisted a Firm client in winning a case through the use of an anti-SLAPP motion.
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Velo Club LaGrange Sponsorship
The Firm is a proud sponsor of Velo Club LaGrange and its bicycle racing teams. LaGrange is one of the oldest and largest cycling clubs in California.
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Settlement of Litigation by MySpace
Firm Partner Tom FitzGibbon assisted a publicly traded company in defending against federal court litigation brought by MySpace, Inc. arising out of t
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Professor Pfeiffer’s Students Speak Out – Spring 2010
Jon Pfeiffer is an adjunct professor at the Seaver College of Letters, Arts and Sciences at Pepperdine University in Malibu
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Jon Pfeiffer obtains Favorable settlement during third week of trial
Jon Pfeiffer obtained a favorable settlement during the third week of a jury trial. Mr. Pfeiffer’s client was a company that designs and produces co
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Jon Pfeiffer becomes a member of the University of Denver Sturm College of Law Alumni Council
Jon Pfeiffer becomes a member of the University of Denver Sturm College of Law Alumni Council
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Professor Pfeiffer’s Students Speak Out – Fall 2009
Jon Pfeiffer is an adjunct professor at the Seaver College of Letters, Arts and Sciences at Pepperdine University in Malibu
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Jon Pfeiffer obtains arbitration award of $242,944
Jon Pfeiffer obtained an arbitration award against ThinkFilm, LLC in the amount of two hundred forty-two thousand nine hundred forty-four dollars ($24
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Professor Pfeiffer’s Students Speak Out – Spring 2009
Jon Pfeiffer is an adjunct professor at the Seaver College of Letters, Arts and Sciences at Pepperdine University in Malibu
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Regional Water Board Success
Partner Tom FitzGibbon assisted a Firm client in the seafood processing business and the Crescent City Harbor District in avoiding significant penalti
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Professor Pfeiffer’s Students Speak Out – Fall 2008
Jon Pfeiffer is an adjunct professor at the Seaver College of Letters, Arts and Sciences at Pepperdine University in Malibu
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Jon Pfeiffer Receives Outstanding Adjunct Teaching Award from Pepperdine University
Jon Pfeiffer is an adjunct professor at the Seaver College of Letters, Arts and Sciences at Pepperdine University in Malibu
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Professor Pfeiffer’s Students Speak Out – Spring 2008
Jon Pfeiffer is an adjunct professor at the Seaver College of Letters, Arts and Sciences at Pepperdine University in Malibu
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Professor Pfeiffer’s Students Speak Out – Fall 2007
Jon Pfeiffer is an adjunct professor at the Seaver College of Letters, Arts and Sciences at Pepperdine University in Malibu
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Jury Trial Success
Jon Pfeiffer successfully defended his client in the entertainment industry at a week-long trial in April of 2007 before a jury in Los Angeles County
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Professor Pfeiffer’s Students Speak Out – Spring 2007
Jon Pfeiffer is an adjunct professor at the Seaver College of Letters, Arts and Sciences at Pepperdine University in Malibu
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Jon Pfeiffer Receives Outstanding Adjunct Teaching Award from Pepperdine University
Jon Pfeiffer Receives Outstanding Adjunct Teaching Award from Pepperdine University
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Professor Pfeiffer’s Students Speak Out – Spring 2006
Jon Pfeiffer is an adjunct professor at the Seaver College of Letters, Arts and Sciences at Pepperdine University in Malibu
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Jon Pfeiffer Becomes an Adjunct Professor
Jon Pfeiffer is an adjunct professor at the Seaver College of Letters, Arts and Sciences at Pepperdine University in Malibu
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