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Litigation

Jun. 17, 2011

MGA Hires Nolan in New York Suit

Bratz manufacturer MGA Entertainment Inc. has hired Los Angeles litigator Thomas J. Nolan of Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP to defend the toymaker against a New York lawsuit involving an artist who's challenging the company's rights to the successful doll line.

By Jason W. Armstrong
Daily Journal Staff Writer

Bratz manufacturer MGA Entertainment Inc. has hired Los Angeles litigator Thomas J. Nolan of Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP to defend the toymaker against a New York lawsuit involving an artist who's challenging the company's rights to the successful doll line.

MGA switched to Nolan and Skadden partner Jason D. Russell - who also represented the company at trial in a separate fight with Mattel Inc. over Br...

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