Media and Entertainment
Leading media and tech companies turn to Phelps to resolve their legal matters, from avoiding disputes to high-stakes litigation.
The pace of the media industry is both swift and ever-changing. Digital start-ups, social media platforms, and tech companies can rise and fall, but their effect on the legal and regulatory environment is long lasting. Businesses in the media arena need representation that is not only up to the minute on current legal issues but also has its finger on the pulse of a dynamic landscape. Phelps brings the experience, insight and collaboration needed to help our clients succeed in the quickly evolving media marketplace. Our lawyers know the industry inside and out and take the time to truly understand how our clients operate, best positioning them for successful resolutions to their legal matters.
Our clients compete in all parts of the media sector, including:
- Online media platforms and internet service providers
- Motion picture studios, steaming services and production companies
- Musicians, writers and producers
- Local TV and radio stations and station groups
- Broadcast and cable television networks
- Newspaper, magazine and book publishers
- Insurers providing media liability protection to news, advertising and entertainment companies
We understand the legal issues media companies face every day and are equipped to handle them. Our lawyers have in-depth experience in First Amendment issues, intellectual property law and entertainment litigation.
Services
We have helped clients in the media industry by:
- Litigating claims of defamation, invasion of privacy and related torts
- Fighting for media access to public records, sealed courtrooms and closed meetings
- Pre-publication and pre-broadcast review vetting and counseling
- Handling intellectual property issues, particularly copyright, trademark and publicity rights
- Preparing employment, non-compete and non-disclosure agreements
- Participating in lease negotiations and property acquisitions