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.

Key contact

Jean-Paul Jassy is a key contact at the firm.

Work Highlights

  • Jassy Vick represented Yahoo News, its former owner Verizon Communications and Yahoo’s then-chief investigative reporter, Michael Isikoff, defending their podcast Conspiracyland from defamation and related claims.

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, and his wide-ranging practice also sees him handle copyright infringement, profit participation and breach-of-contract claims.

Jean-Paul has a really nice demeanor and is very strong on his feet.

His expertise and encyclopedic knowledge make him stand out.

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.
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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

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Kevin Vick
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Kevin Vick
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Duffy Carolan
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Members

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