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Represented by Ellis George attorneys Peter W. Ross and Eric Lauritsen, Nicki Minaj filed summary judgment papers in defense of copyright infringement claims brought by Tracy Chapman over Minaj’s creation of a demo recording of the song Sorry.  Disputing Chapman’s claim that Minaj’s recording was a “textbook example of willful copyright infringement,” Ellis George attorneys …

Ellis George Client Nicki Minaj Tells The Court The Future Of Hip Hop Experimentation Is At Stake In Her Litigation Against Tracy Chapman Read More »

Various states and metropolitan areas have begun to loosen restrictions imposed as a result of the COVID-19 crisis recently, including Los Angeles County. On May 13, 2020, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health issued a new directive and sets of guidelines on how individuals and businesses may act during “Stage 2” of Los …

Los Angeles County Issues New “Stage 2” Guidance and Regulations for Residents and Businesses During COVID-19 Crisis Read More »

Ellis George partner Nathan J. Hochman scored another victory on behalf of his clients before the U.S. Tax Court on May 13, 2020, following a September 2019 trial before Judge Ronald Buch. Hochman represents Newport Capital Advisors and its related entities (“NCA”), who had been embroiled in a dispute with the Internal Revenue Service over …

Ellis George Partner Nathan J. Hochman Secures Tax Court Trial Victory On Behalf of Newport Capital Advisors Over Tax Treatment of Settlement Read More »

On May 11, 2020, Ellis George attorneys secured an early victory by freezing more than $3.7 million in assets allegedly held by a Russian oligarch accused of driving a California cannabis business into the ground. Ellis George client—former Green Beret Francis Racioppi Jr.—has alleged that defendants Dmitry Borisovich Bosov and Gary I. Shinder had wrongfully …

Ellis George Secures $3.7 Million Asset Freeze To Secure Client’s Claim Against Russian Oligarch May 11, 2020 Read More »

Chambers and Partners recently recognized Ellis George for its impressive group of white collar and government investigation attorneys, ranking the firm among the best litigation boutiques in California. After noting that Ellis George distinguishes itself in investigations, trials, arbitration and appeals, at both state and federal levels, Chambers gave special accolades to Ellis George partners …

Chambers Ranks Ellis George Among California’s Best White Collar Defense Attorneys Read More »

The Daily Journal—one of California’s preeminent legal publications—recently profiled Ellis George partner Keith Wesley and his recent promotion to managing partner of the firm. The paper described how the promotion was part of the firm’s “strategy to situation the litigation boutique for future generations.”  (Click here for Daily Journal PDF article.) Wesley described the firm’s recent …

Daily Journal Highlights Keith Wesley’s Promotion to Ellis George Managing Partner Read More »

Ellis George partners Eric George, Peter Ross, and Charles Avrith scored a victory in the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals for our client Brighton Collectibles against Lloyd’s of London.  The Ninth Circuit overruled district Judge John F. Walter’s grant of summary judgment against Brighton. The Ninth Circuit held that Lloyd’s had a duty to defend …

Ellis George Prevails At Ninth Circuit For Brighton Collectibles Read More »

Ellis George filed a lawsuit on behalf of two federal detainees who were locked in a police van while suffering oppressive heat for several hours following their April 8th hearing at The Ronald Reagan Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse in Santa Ana, CA. The detainees (Dongyuan Li, age 41 and Romaldo Marchan Delgado, age 56) …

Ellis George Represents Federal Detainees Alleging Mistreatment by Santa Ana Police Read More »

Ellis George represented dissident members of the Bel-Air Association (BAA) who believed that the incumbent officers and directors were not serving the needs of the community and were not challenging untrammeled development.  However, those in control were entrenched through staggered board terms.  The members seeking to obtain control of the BAA sought a special election, …

Ellis George Wins in Court of Appeal On Behalf of Bel-Air Association Read More »