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What the Team is Known For

Sidley Austin LLP undertakes high-stakes litigation for clients in the media, entertainment and technology sectors. The team is particularly prominent for its representation of record labels and others in the music business, and is also a go-to firm for clients in film and television. Its areas of expertise include intellectual property, contractual, profit participation and accounting disputes.

Work Highlights

  • Sidley Austin LLP defended Universal Music Group against a defamation suit brought by Drake in connection to the recording and distribution of Kendrick Lamar's music track 'Not Like Us'.

Strengths

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Sidley Austin is a great thought partner.

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The team knows negotiation tactics and strategies to get deals done efficiently.

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The group has incredible high-touch and human communication.

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Notable Practitioners

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Rollin A Ransom
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Rollin A Ransom
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Rollin Ransom has a broad entertainment litigation practice, which includes notable strength handling intellectual property claims in the music industry as well as licensing and distribution agreements.

Rollin is a great thought partner and adviser.

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Rollin A Ransom
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Rollin A Ransom
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