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Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

Media & Entertainment

USA Guide 2026 : Tennessee


Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

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Bradley attorneys are well-versed in all aspects of media and entertainment law, from the many complex issues facing traditional media outlets to multimedia and distribution issues.                

In addition to our experience in music, television, film, sports, and print media, we represent major entertainment companies and their affiliates, including broadcast networks, film production studios, sports networks, and professional sports leagues. Our team has extensive knowledge and entertainment industry experience cultivated from decades-long relationships with large international companies in Los Angeles, New York, and Chicago, and we frequently assist these entities with legal projects based in the Southeast.

We represent a range of clients and matters, including:

  • Record labels of all sizes, songwriters and other recording artists, managers, management companies, promoters, booking/talent agencies, and music publishing companies.
  • Producers, book publishers, and alternative media and communication companies.
  • Film production companies in all stages of independent film production, including negotiating talent agreements and applicable licenses and releases.
  • Contracts for individuals, such as artists, on-air personalities, and other talent.
  • Media and entertainment companies on matters ranging from corporate and securities law to intellectual property, including copyrights, trademarks, trade secrets, and the infringement of those rights.

Chambers Review

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Media & Entertainment - Tennessee

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For
Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP is a well-regarded firm involved in a broad spectrum of media and entertainment matters, including copyright, trademark and royalty litigation. It also excels in transactional and corporate matters. The firm acts for an array of clients such as artists, record labels, television networks and movie production companies.

Work Highlights

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  • Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP represented the Songwriters Guild of America in various matters concerning the collection and payment of royalties from third-party publishing companies and other licenses of copyrighted works.

Strengths

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  • Bradley Arant Boult Cummings has always been quick to assist, and the research it does is first class. Everyone that we used was great to work with.

    Media & Entertainment respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Samuel D Lipshie
    Band 2Samuel D Lipshie

    Samuel D Lipshie

    Samuel Lipshie has a superb entertainment practice which includes representing individual talent and corporate entities in high-stakes disputes and transactional matters.
    • Samuel Lipshie is a force.

      Media & Entertainment respondentUSA
    • Samuel Lipshie is a great litigator. He is really talented.

      Media & Entertainment respondentUSA
    • Samuel doesn't just look at the project, he looks at the whole picture. He considers his clients' needs as a business and knows how to take these into consideration.

      Media & Entertainment respondentUSA

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