As 2014 comes to a close, we thought it would be interesting to “recap” a few of the top celebrity legal stories of 2014. There were countless lawsuits, but some were more talked about in the media than others. As one of the top Los Angeles business entertainment law firms in LA, we wanted to […]

Many people believe investing in a franchise that is a big national chain is a fairly safe bet. As experienced Los Angeles franchise attorneys, the team at Spotora & Associates knows all too well that the “big boys” can find themselves in financial trouble as easily as a small business owner. There are a variety […]

A recent breach or “hack” of Sony Corporation’s security safeguards has been widely in the news in recent weeks, however the real impact of this hack may not yet be completely realized. The breach of the company’s security safeguards has affected not only celebrities, but employees as well. Now, it seems that the thousands of […]

Recently, Zillow, a prominent online real estate company, has become the subject of numerous lawsuits alleging a hostile working environment. The most recent lawsuit was filed by 41-year-old Jennifer Young, a former employee and single mother of two children. Employed as a real estate agent at the Irvine office, she has filed a lawsuit against […]

Recently, it was announced that Irving Azoff, a music industry heavyweight who has represented the Eagles, John Lennon, Foreigner, Pharrell Williams, and others is threatening to remove tens of thousands of tunes from YouTube, because he believes the new YouTube Music Key subscription service is not prepared in regards to fair royalties for songwriters. YouTube […]

In Los Angeles or Hollywood, countless directors, actors, musicians, song writers, screenplay writers, producers, and others wanting to “make it big” in entertainment compete for the most sought-after careers every day. If you are a talented individual who dreams of having your screenplay taken to the big screen, getting to the point where your writing […]

Beginning November 17, participating Dunkin’ Donuts franchises will be offering specials on the brand’s famous coffee and hot chocolate through the holiday season. Whether you enjoy Hazelnut, French Vanilla, Original Blend, or Dunkin’ Decaf, all will be available for $19.99 for three pounds, plus applicable tax. Dunkin’ Donuts also has a new dark roast coffee […]

Recent news reports reveal that Choose Energy, an online marketplace that informs consumers regarding various energy suppliers, has filed a lawsuit against API or American Petroleum Institute for trademark violations, business code violations, unfair competition, and more. American Petroleum Institute is a major lobbying group for big oil, according to a recent article at Courthouse […]

Recently, the Wall Street Journal published an article regarding the ten worst franchise brands in terms of SBA, or small business administration loan defaults. Among the ten franchises mentioned in the article were Quiznos, Huntington Learning Centers, Cold Stone Creamery, and Planet Beach, which came in at number one with a default rate for SBA […]

  Last week, it was announced that a lawsuit filed against influential rock band Led Zeppelin in May of this year would proceed. The lawsuit was filed by family members of the late Randy Craig Wolfe against Led Zeppelin band members John Paul Jones, Robert Plant, Jimmy Page, and the band’s music companies.   According […]