Early Sullivan Wright Gizer & McRae LLP

05/21/2026

The firm congratulates Devin McRae on his inclusion in this year’s Los Angeles and San Francisco Daily Journal “Top Intellectual Property Lawyers” list. The annual special issue honors “California’s top lawyers specializing in patent litigation, trademark and copyright.” https://www.dailyjournal.com/articles/391521-devin-a-mcrae

05/12/2026

Bryan Sullivan analyzes the recent rise of tenant unions in New York City formed during the bankruptcy proceedings of Pinnacle Group in Bisnow.

The Union of Pinnacle Tenants has rapidly become the city's largest tenant association, and it's using its size as leverage with new landlord Summit Properties.

05/11/2026

Bryan Sullivan recently spoke to Page Six about the economic impact of Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni’s drawn-out legal battle, which recently culminated in a settlement.

While the “Gossip Girl” actress dubbed the settlement a “resounding victory,” a source with knowledge told Page Six she “hasn’t won.”

05/05/2026

Bryan Sullivan weighed in on the antitrust implications of the recent NCAA probe into Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby, who was recently exposed for sports betting, in The Mirror.

Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby announced that he would be taking an 'immediate indefinite leave of absence' and entering a residential treatment program for gambling

04/14/2026

Early Sullivan is pleased to announce that the firm has been selected for inclusion in Chambers’ Spotlight California 2026 Guide in the practice area of Media & Entertainment in Los Angeles. Congratulations to everyone at the firm who contributed to this outstanding achievement. https://www.earlysullivan.com/chambers-and-partners-names-early-sullivan-to-spotlight-california-2026-guide

04/10/2026

Bryan Sullivan recently analyzed the terms of the Writers Guild of America’s new tentative minimum bargaining agreement with studios in IndieWire.

The Writers Guild has reached a tentative deal with the film and TV studios on now a four-year contract. What does it mean for writers?

04/09/2026

The firm is pleased to share that Devin McRae has secured a coveted spot on The Hollywood Reporter’s list of “Hollywood’s 100 Most Powerful Lawyers.” This prestigious THR feature profiles the top 100 dealmakers and litigators who have spearheaded the entertainment industry’s most high-profile and impactful matters over the past year.

To view the full list with Devin’s profile, click here: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/lists/top-hollywoodl-lawyers-2026/

03/27/2026

Bryan Sullivan recently spoke to Axios about evolving NCAA guidelines that have increased college athletes’ NIL income, allowing them access to luxurious lifestyles.

With pools, golf simulators and more, The Novus is drawing Duke players using NIL income.

03/25/2026

Bryan Sullivan recently analyzed the legal implications of actor Alan Ritchson’s physical altercation with his neighbor in Page Six, and opined on whether either party could face a lawsuit.

Celebrity criminal defense attorney Seth J. Zuckerman, exclusively spoke with Page Six after cops decided the actor won’t face criminal charges.

03/24/2026

Bryan Sullivan recently weighed in on the rise of monobrand perfume storefronts in New York City and globally in Glossy.

This week, I looked into the spate of perfume stores opening in New York and across the globe. Additionally, Puig shakes up its C-suite with a new CEO and CFO, and both L’Oréal and Estée Lauder have their eye on the Indian beauty market.