We represent clients in a plethora of entertainment
and media-related matters, with a particular emphasis on those areas
involving new media and the Internet. The firm's core competencies
in this area include representation and/or strategic counseling
in connection with federal and state litigation, arbitration, mediation
and alternative dispute resolution. Mr. Genga was a former chair
of the Entertainment Practice Group at a major international law
firm, possessing an in-depth knowledge of all aspects of the industry.
Mr. Moody is (in addition to being an attorney) an I.T. industry
veteran with extensive technical expertise.
Our staff can effectively manage a plethora
of entertainment-related disputes, such as:
* Copyrights
* Trademarks
* Rights of Publicity
* Misappropriation
* First Amendment
* Rights of Privacy
* Talent contracts
* Defamation Claims
* Royalty and Accounting Disputes
* International Entertainment Disputes (China in particular)
The
reluctant marriage of entertainment and digital technology (both via
the Internet and in in offline media) is one of the most explosive,
fastest-growing sectors for both industries. Content providers are
licensing their original programming to new distribution channels, such
as by delivering video and audio content to smart phones, digital music
players and via the Internet. At the same time, telecommunications and
software companies are providing network infrastructure and
cutting-edge tools to facilitate Hollywood's digital revolution. The
uneasy peace brokered between Silicon Valley and Tinseltown creates a
myriad of new opportunities, but also a great deal of legal uncertainty
for these two high-powered economic sectors. The firm's clientele
includes media companies large and small, whether content creators or
distributors. It is an ideal fit for entertainment and new media
start-ups and emerging growth companies which are keen on keeping costs
down, as we combine top-flight expertise with extremely competitive
rates and creative fee options.
Contact us today so we can demonstrate the
high level of value we can deliver to you.
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