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Media & Entertainment: Litigation - California

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What the Team is Known For

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP is home to a superb media and First Amendment litigation practice. the firm handles rights of publicity and misappropriation disputes on behalf of writers and producers in film, television and other sectors of the entertainment industry, as well as libel litigation and pre-publication review for news organisations. The team offers significant expertise in breach of privacy and anti-SLAPP litigation. They are increasingly active in copyright infringement litigation on behalf of clients in the music industry.

Work Highlights

  • Davis Wright Tremaine LLP defended Apple and other parties against a copyright suit in which the plaintiff, Francesca Gregorini, contended that the Apple+ TV series, 'Servant', infringed her film, 'The Trust About Emanuel'.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Kelli L Sager
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Kelli Sager has an exceptional reputation as a First Amendment litigator. She is highly skilled at handling libel, copyright infringement and privacy disputes on behalf of news and entertainment organisations.

Kelli is a great strategist, and you know nothing will be missed when working with her.

Kelli is a titan of the Bar.

Kelli is quick, efficient and hugely knowledgeable.

Peter Anderson
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Peter Anderson
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Peter Anderson is held in high esteem for his handling of copyright disputes on behalf of significant clients in the music industry.

Peter is pragmatic and knowledgeable and sees the big picture.

Peter has worked on the biggest matters in the USA and is at the top of his field.

Thomas R Burke
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Thomas R Burke
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Thomas Burke maintains an impressive First Amendment practice, with particular expertise in anti-SLAPP motions.
Nicolas Jampol
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Nicolas Jampol
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Nicolas Jampol has developed an impressive entertainment practice, which includes a particular emphasis on intellectual property disputes. He continually represents major clients in technology and streaming spheres.

He is smart, attentive and wise.

Nicolas is an excellent advocate and a subject matter expert.

Ranked Lawyers at
Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

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Media & Entertainment: First Amendment Litigation

Kelli L Sager
Star Individuals
Thomas R Burke
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Thomas R Burke
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Media & Entertainment: Litigation

Peter Anderson
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Peter Anderson
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Nicolas Jampol
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Nicolas Jampol
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