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First Amendment Litigation | USA

USA - Nationwide

First Amendment Litigation encompasses defamation and access disputes on behalf of news organisation, journalists and other publishers.

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Band 1
  1. Ballard Spahr LLP
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    Ballard Spahr LLP
    First Amendment Litigation
    2023 | Band 1 | 4 Years Ranked
    Ballard Spahr LLP houses a top-flight First Amendment practice which is viewed as a first port of call to defend high-stakes defamation claims. It is also noted for its skillful handling of privacy and access issues across the media and entertainment industry. The group acts for an enviable client base consisting of leading news organizations as well as individual reporters.
  2. Davis Wright Tremaine LLP
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    Davis Wright Tremaine LLP
    First Amendment Litigation
    2023 | Band 1 | 5 Years Ranked
    Davis Wright Tremaine LLP fields an impressive team of First Amendment litigators, providing first-rate representation to clients in the media and entertainment industry. It attracts acclaim for its expert handling of complex defamation disputes, and is also frequently entrusted to handle right of publicity and access-to-information claims. The group draws upon a deep, bicoastal bench of expert practitioners to offer a comprehensive litigation practice as well as regularly assisting clients with prepublication review.
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Band 2
  1. Jackson Walker LLP
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    Jackson Walker LLP
    First Amendment Litigation
    2023 | Band 2 | 3 Years Ranked
    Jackson Walker LLP is a respected Texas-based litigation practice with a wealth of experience handling First Amendment claims. The firm is renowned for advising major media and entertainment companies on the defense of defamation claims, at the trial and appellate stages.
  2. Williams & Connolly LLP
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    Williams & Connolly LLP
    First Amendment Litigation
    2023 | Band 2 | 3 Years Ranked
    Williams & Connolly LLP houses a well-established practice group with extensive experience in the area of First Amendment litigation. The team regularly acts on behalf of national news outlets and individual journalists in complex defamation, privacy and access claims.
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Band 3
  1. Cahill Gordon & Reindel LLP
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    Cahill Gordon & Reindel LLP
    First Amendment Litigation
    2023 | Band 3 | 1 Years Ranked
    Cahill Gordon & Reindel LLP has a notable reputation for its strength in media defense. The New York-based group has a varied practice that includes defamation and privacy work for media and commercial clients.
  2. Haynes and Boone, LLP
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    Haynes and Boone, LLP
    First Amendment Litigation
    2023 | Band 3 | 1 Years Ranked
    Haynes and Boone acted on behalf of a coalition of local and national media organizations, including The New York Times and the Associated Press, in connection with seeking access to records related to the shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, and the law enforcement response.