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Latham & Watkins LLP

Media & Entertainment: Litigation

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Latham & Watkins LLP

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Media & Entertainment: Litigation - California

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Latham & Watkins LLP fields a highly impressive entertainment, sports and media practice. The firm has a strong track record in high-stakes litigation involving media and entertainment companies, as well as the ability to draw upon its market-leading transactional practice. The group's expertise is wide-ranging, spanning intellectual property, antitrust and breach-of-contract claims.

Work Highlights

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  • Latham & Watkins LLP represented Netflix in its defense of the Baby Reindeer defamation lawsuit filed in California Federal Court by Fiona Harvey.

Strengths

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  • The team is exceptional in its subject matter expertise.

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  • The team is made up of really smart people who prepare thoroughly and consider the long-term strategic view.

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  • Latham & Watkin's team is remarkably strong, competent and experienced. Its attorneys are strategic and relentless.

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  • The Latham & Watkins team is good with cross-border elements.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Marvin Putnam
    Band 2Marvin Putnam

    Marvin Putnam

    Marvin Putnam is chair of the firm's entertainment, sports and media industry group. He is a go-to lawyer for high-stakes litigation in the entertainment sector. He acts on behalf of talent agencies, production companies and investors in a broad array of matters.
    • Marvin is thoughtful and strategic.

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  • Band 4Jessica Stebbins Bina
    Band 4Jessica Stebbins Bina

    Jessica Stebbins Bina

    Jessica Stebbins Bina has an active practice representing entertainment clients in a wide array of matters, including intellectual property litigation, royalty disputes and investigations. Her client base is drawn from a range of industries including film, television, music and technology.

  • Up and ComingLaura Washington
    Up and ComingLaura Washington

    Laura Washington

    Laura Washington is known for her work in defamation cases, invasion of privacy and investigations for film and TV clientele.
    • Laura is very responsive and easy to deal with.

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  • Up and ComingRobert Ellison
    Up and ComingRobert Ellison

    Robert Ellison

    Robert Ellison is noted for his burgeoning practice in the media and entertainment space and recognised for his high-profile arbitrations.

    • Robert is a litigation machine. He is focused, talented and forward-thinking.

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    • Robert is skilled orator and litigator. He has sharp drafting skills and is on point with business goals.

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