Media, entertainment and technology disputes—and their outcomes—are often played out publicly, which can add another layer of complexity to the proceedings. We have extensive experience representing corporate and individual clients in the high profile industries of media, entertainment and technology. Our clients and their matters are regularly covered in leading newspapers (such as The Wall Street Journal and New York Times) trade press and new media. Whether counseling our clients on compliance issues or zealously fighting for their interests in the courtroom, at the arbitration table or through governmental investigations, we have the experience to achieve successful dispute resolutions on their behalf.
Clients have engaged us on the following types of issues:
- Contract litigation
- Licensing disputes
- Fraud claims
- Copyright, trademark and trade secret infringement
- Consumer fraud class action defense
- False advertising claims
- Unfair trade practice claims
- Use of software disputes
- Internal and governmental investigations into data use and privacy
- Federal Trade Commission compliance and investigations
- Partnership and shareholder disputes
- State law compliance
- Content clearance
- Social Media policies
- Proactively addressing media investigative reporting
When needed, our Litigation Group can leverage the expertise of Olshan's Advertising, Marketing & Promotions Group which advises clients on both traditional and social media marketing law issues. For more specific litigation experience in this related area, see our Advertising, Marketing & Promotion Litigation practice.
A Broad Client Base
Our clients come from around the world and include social media companies, advertising agencies, professional athletes, fashion designers, journalists, TV and film personalities, software developers, digital publishers, children's entertainment property owners, modeling and talent agencies, comic book companies, entertainment and licensing companies, video game publishers, computer consulting and infrastructure companies, international sporting event promoters, content owners, internet companies and broadcast networks. A sampling of our clients includes Atari, Inc., Marvel Entertainment, Inc., TV Tokyo Corporation, Fuji Creative Corporation, Toei Animation, Media Square, ADK Corporation, Nihon Ad Systems, Inc., Asatsu-DK and Sauerland Event, GmbH.
