Overview

• On July 15 the estate formally responded to Paris Jackson’s objection, arguing that the 2018 premium payouts were well deserved and reasonable.
• Paris Jackson’s June 24 filing challenged $625,000 in unrecorded attorney time, describing the payments as lavish gratuities that violated court orders on fee approvals.
• The executors’ response highlights legal work on issues ranging from Michael Jackson’s former spouse to creditor claims and a landmark EMI investment return.
• Branca and McClain assert that additional compensation is common in entertainment law and was justified by the firms’ expertise in international music publishing and negotiations.
• A hearing is scheduled for July 16 to determine whether the court will uphold or deny the contested premium fee payments.