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Floyd Abrams

Floyd Abrams

USA 2026

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USA

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Floyd Abrams is senior counsel in Cahill’s litigation practice group. Floyd has a national trial and appellate practice and extensive experience in high-visibility matters, often involving First Amendment, securities litigation, intellectual property, public policy and regulatory issues. He has argued frequently in the Supreme Court in cases raising issues as diverse as the scope of the First Amendment, the interpretation of ERISA, the nature of broadcast regulation, the impact of copyright law and the continuing viability of the Miranda rule.

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Media & Entertainment: First Amendment Litigation - New York

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Floyd Abrams continues to be regarded as a leader in the space. He has a wealth of experience handling free speech issues on behalf of news organizations and other businesses.

First Amendment Litigation - USA - Nationwide

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Floyd Abrams maintains his reputation as a trailblazer in the First Amendment space. He provides unparalleled experience litigating free speech cases in both first instance and appellate courts.

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