Media & Entertainment: First Amendment Litigation
USA Guide 2024 : New York
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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 defended The New York Times and two of their reporters against a defamation lawsuit, alleging their reporting of a US representative political campaign was defamatory.
Strengths
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"They are expert First Amendment litigators, wise legal advisers and innovative constitutional theorists with deep institutional knowledge."
"They are a premier firm for First Amendment and press work in the US with a sterling reputation. They have top-notch attorneys who are incredibly humble and eager to understand the client's point of view."
"They are expert First Amendment litigators, wise legal advisers and innovative constitutional theorists with deep institutional knowledge."
"They are a premier firm for First Amendment and press work in the US with a sterling reputation. They have top-notch attorneys who are incredibly humble and eager to understand the client's point of view."
Notable Practitioners
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.
"He one of the most respected First Amendment litigators in the country. He is very persuasive and his judgment is respected by the wider industry."
"A true legend who doesn't disappoint."
"He brings gravitas to any First Amendment claim."
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 has a terrific legal mind and is very discerning. He's always accessible and I can always rely on him getting back to me. He is incredibly generous with his counsel and has impeccable judgment."
"He is thoughtful, meticulous and confident in dealing with complex matters. His speciality is the FAL space and he is truly stellar in this area."
Landis Best's First Amendment practice revolves around litigation for major media companies.
"Landis is knowledgeable and I would trust her with any case."
Ranked Lawyers at
Cahill Gordon & Reindel LLP
New York