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Cover Story Fall 2015

So You Want to Work in Entertainment Law?

As nearly anyone who works in entertainment law will tell you, there is no such thing as "entertainment law." Or, rather, many legal fields comprise entertainment law, and a diverse skillset is needed to achieve success. 

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Cover Story Fall 2015

Practicing Law in the Entertainment Age

Some of the biggest names in the Hollywood legal universe attended Michigan Law. Many alumni routinely appear in listings such as Variety’s “Legal Impact Report” and Hollywood Reporter’s “Power Lawyers.” Two of the most well-known and well-connected are Michael Kump, ’81, who represents major stars, and Marty Katz, ’83, who represents top studios, producers, and other content providers.

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Cover Story Fall 2015

Independents’ Day: Michigan Law Alumni Expand Indie Movies’ Reach

Fans of indie movies once had a difficult time getting to see the films they loved: they were shown at arthouse theaters in big cities, then released much later at some video rental stores. Today, by contrast, is a relative heyday for indies and the audiences that love them, thanks in no small part to Michigan Law alumni.

Reality TV star and former pro wrestler Hulk Hogan, whose real name is Terry Bollea, arrives at the United States Courthouse for a news conference. Reality TV star and former pro wrestler Hulk Hogan, whose real name is Terry Bollea, arrives at the United States Courthouse for a news conference.

Cover Story Fall 2015

Heather Dietrick, ’07 JD/MBA: Defending Gawker and the First Amendment

Whether it’s allegations of the Toronto Mayor’s crack habit or the publication of a Hulk Hogan sex tape, the legal issues that come to Heather Dietrick, JD/MBA ’07, at Gawker Media might tempt less ardent supporters of the First Amendment to toss their copies of the Constitution.

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Cover Story Fall 2015

Leonard M. Niehoff, ’84, and James E. Stewart, ’73: A 30-Year Partnership in Media Law

The blowtorch beautician. Libel by insinuendo. Justice hidden in the Motor City. With cases in their repertoire that read like mystery thrillers, suffice it to say that Leonard M. Niehoff, ’84, and James E. Stewart, ’73, have not lacked intrigue in their 30-year media law partnership.

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Cover Story Fall 2015

Michael Kump, ’81, and Marty Katz, ’83: Hollywood Law

Some of the biggest names in the Hollywood legal universe attended Michigan Law. Two of the most well-known and well-connected are Michael Kump, ’81, who represents major stars, and Marty Katz, ’83, who represents top studios, producers, and other content providers.