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Media & Entertainment: First Amendment Litigation - New York

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What the Team is Known For

Cahill Gordon & Reindel LLP enjoys an outstanding reputation in the First Amendment space, with a long history of appearances in era-defining free speech battles. It offers excellent strengths in libel and defamation cases, and has been notably active in First Amendment challenges to regulations limiting commercial speech. Its clients include major news organizations, media companies and publishers. The firm leverages the strengths of its appellate law practice to offer experience before a range of state and federal courts of appeal.

Work Highlights

  • Cahill Gordon & Reindel LLP achieved summary judgment on behalf of Grubhub in a litigation challenging a New York City Ordinance that requires third-party food delivery platforms to disclose personal identifying information and order data to restaurants.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Floyd Abrams
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Floyd Abrams
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Senior Statespeople
Floyd Abrams continues to be regarded as a leader in the space. He has a wealth of experience handling free speech issues on behalf of news organizations and other businesses.

Floyd is one of the finest lawyers and advisers I have ever worked with.

Joel Kurtzberg
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Joel Kurtzberg
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Joel Kurtzberg's practice covers a broad spectrum of First Amendment matters, with notable expertise in defamation and reporters' privilege cases. He also frequently handles disputes involving commercial speech.

Joel is an excellent writer and his briefs are top-notch. He is also a fantastic trial advocate.

Joel's approach to client representation is marked by an unparalleled responsiveness, ensuring that clients are never left waiting for updates or guidance no matter the complexity of the case.

Joel's attention to detail is second to none. He is very tactical and methodical in his work.

Landis C. Best
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Landis C. Best
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Landis Best's First Amendment practice revolves around litigation for major media companies.

Landis is incredibly detail-oriented. She does not miss a beat.

Landis is fantastic. She is thoughtful, dynamic and practical.

Ranked Lawyers at
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Media & Entertainment: First Amendment Litigation

Floyd Abrams
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Floyd Abrams
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Senior Statespeople
Joel Kurtzberg
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Joel Kurtzberg
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Landis C. Best
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Landis C. Best
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