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Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP

Media & Entertainment

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Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP

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Media & Entertainment - Nationwide - Canada

Band 1

What the Team is Known For
Cassels Brock & Blackwell is a market leader in Canadian entertainment law, and a trusted adviser to the music, film and TV and media industries. The Toronto-headquartered entertainment and sports group maintains an impressive roster of clients including music publishers, record labels, film and TV producers, broadcasters and creatives. The firm advises on a diverse range of commercial matters, from talent agreements through to the structuring of productions and M&A services. It is also well versed in the sector's regulatory environment, advising and litigating on licensing and copyright matters for clients.
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Work Highlights

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  • Cassels Brock & Blackwell represented CD Baby, Music & Entertainment Rights Licensing Independent Network and JioSaavn in an application filed against them in the Federal Court of Canada. The applicant's claims include copyright and trademark infringement.

Strengths

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  • Cassels has experience at the highest level in this field.

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  • It is a large team with a vast array of areas of expertise.

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  • The lawyers are incredibly smart, strategic and inventive in their approach.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Casey Chisick
    Casey Chisick

    Casey Chisick

    Casey Chisick has a broad entertainment law practice encompassing music, film, broadcasting, publishing, and digital and interactive media. He represents clients in both contentious matters and corporate transactions, and is an expert in copyright litigation. He co-chairs both the firm's IP practice and its entertainment, media and sports practice from Toronto.

    • He is a clear communicator and has a lot of relevant experience and practical knowledge.

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    • Casey is extremely bright and an excellent communicator.

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    • Casey is smart, fast and strategic.

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  • Jessica Zagar
    Jessica Zagar

    Jessica Zagar

    Jessica Zagar is based in Toronto and has a growing reputation for her impressive media and entertainment practice. She has particularly valuable experience before the Copyright Board of Canada and acts for clients in the music and broadcasting industries.

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