A Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani Nashville team, led by Partner Joshua Wilson and including Partner John Cogger, Senior Counsel Desiree Goff, and Associate David Steine, achieved a successful outcome in securing attorneys’ fees for its clients related to third-party subpoenas.
The case involves several high-profile comedians who have sued a streaming service for failing to obtain proper licenses and compensating comedians for their written jokes, similar to how songwriters receive royalties for their lyrics.
As a result of the litigation, the streaming service issued third-party subpoenas to GRSM's entertainment clients, a global rights administration company and a comedy record label and media company. These subpoenas necessitated extensive third-party litigation practices, including motions to compel, ultimately resulting in the production of significant documents by both parties. The companies subsequently filed motions for cost shifting.
Litigated in the Central District of California, the court awarded over $100,000 in costs and attorneys’ fees to firm clients in this matter. This success further solidifies the firm’s reputation for handling complex litigation matters nationwide and achieving favorable outcomes for its clients.