About

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As the only boutique media and First Amendment firm with offices in Los Angeles and San Francisco, spanning the State of California, we have abundant experience litigating, counseling, writing about, and teaching on free speech and free press issues, including defamation, privacy, right of publicity, prior restraints, anti-SLAPP, corporate speech, advertising, reporter’s privilege/shield, student speech, and access to records and proceedings. Although based in California, we handle First Amendment and media cases nationwide. In recent years, we’ve litigated such cases in New York, the District of Columbia, Florida, Texas, Wisconsin, West Virginia and Arizona, among other jurisdictions.

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What the Team is Known For

Jassy Vick Carolan LLP is a media and entertainment boutique with offices in both Los Angeles and San Francisco. The group is sought after for its strength in handling First Amendment litigation across the country, regularly defending both media companies and journalists in defamation claims. In addition, the firm has expertise in broader entertainment lawsuits such as copyright infringement and trademark work.

Work Highlights

  • Jassy Vick Carolan LLP represented The board of trustees for the California State University in a successful anti-SLAPP motion resulting in the striking of the plaintiff’s claims for defamation, workplace harassment and infliction of emotional distress.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Jean-Paul Jassy
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Jean-Paul Jassy
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Jean-Paul Jassy is noted for his expertise in First Amendment issues. His wide-ranging practice also sees him handle copyright infringement, profit participation and breach-of-contract claims.

Jean-Paul provides consistent, high-quality legal advice.

He is a great lawyer with a laser focus on winning a case.

Jean-Paul is a true expert in First Amendment law.

Kevin Vick
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Kevin Vick
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Kevin Vick is an experienced litigator in the media and entertainment field, regularly handling matters on copyright, defamation and anti-SLAPP motions.

Kevin is smart and tenacious.

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Duffy Carolan
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Duffy Carolan is noted for her burgeoning practice in the media and entertainment space, with expertise in defamation, anti-SLAPP motions and the copyright space. She regularly represents a number of news organizations.

Ranked Lawyers at
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Media & Entertainment: First Amendment Litigation

Jean-Paul Jassy
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Kevin Vick
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Duffy Carolan
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