Practices
Media, Entertainment & Sports Law
As entertainment and technology converge, many media companies are faced with a variety of new challenging legal issues, many of which did not exist in the traditional marketplace. Sedgwick has responded to these challenges by forming a media and entertainment task force made up of attorneys with experience in all substantive areas of media law, including First Amendment defense, communications, entertainment content, licensing, intellectual property rights, new technologies, distribution, and constitutional law.
As entertainment and technology converge, many media companies are faced with a variety of new challenging legal issues, many of which did not exist in the traditional marketplace. Sedgwick has responded to these challenges by forming a media and entertainment task force made up of attorneys with experience in all substantive areas of media law, including First Amendment defense, communications, entertainment content, licensing, intellectual property rights, new technologies, distribution, and constitutional law.
Our attorneys understand the unique issues and challenges facing those in the media and entertainment industry, and defend our clients in disputes arising from all types of media, including print, motion picture, broadcast television, radio, advertisement, and new technologies (such as Internet and wireless distribution).
We offer a broad range of legal services that cater to the specific needs of our clients. In addition to offering extensive trial experience and vigorous advocacy, our attorneys are also mindful of the benefits of cost efficient dispute resolution and work with our clients to develop the best and most effective protection plans or defense possible.
Daily Operations
Sedgwick’s media, entertainment and sports law attorneys regularly counsel and represent clients on matters of daily business operations, including:
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First Amendment and news gathering concerns
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Privacy issues, including misrepresentation of photographic images
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Security issues
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Litigation
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Trademark and trade dress selection and enforcement
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Copyrights and enforcement
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Unfair Competition defense
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Anti-dilution statutes
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Clearance work
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Right of Publicity issues
Media and High-Tech Agreements, Contracts, Licenses and Releases
Our attorneys guide our clients through negotiations and help secure all of the various transactions that may arise during product development, including:
Government Policy and Regulation
Sedgwick’s’ media attorneys counsel help our clients navigate and comply with complex regulatory schemes applicable in the following areas:
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Digital Millennium Copyright Act
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Privacy Protection Act
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Open government laws
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Consumer privacy and data security
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Copyright protection and liability
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Internet
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Government contracting
Sports
Sedgwick's sports attorneys counsel athletes and sports companies in the following areas:
International
Sedgwick’s associated foreign counsel assist our global clients with compliance of the local laws in foreign jurisdictions, including:
Litigation
Our direct expertise, knowledge, and training have led to a significant number of successful verdicts (including an award of over $2 million for one client). In addition to trying numerous cases to victory, our attorneys also successfully resolve disputes valued at million of dollars without the need for litigation.
Technology & Media E&O Insurance Defense
Sedgwick’s media and entertainment practice includes the defense technology and media entities insured under specialized E&O policies. We work closely with both the insured and the insurer to provide effective, economical claim resolution.
As entertainment and technology converge, many media companies are faced with a variety of new challenging legal issues, many of which did not exist in the traditional marketplace. Sedgwick has responded to these challenges by forming a media and entertainment task force made up of attorneys with experience in all substantive areas of media law, including First Amendment defense, communications, entertainment content, licensing, intellectual property rights, new technologies, distribution, and constitutional law.
Our attorneys understand the unique issues and challenges facing those in the media and entertainment industry, and defend our clients in disputes arising from all types of media, including print, motion picture, broadcast television, radio, advertisement, and new technologies (such as Internet and wireless distribution).
We offer a broad range of legal services that cater to the specific needs of our clients. In addition to offering extensive trial experience and vigorous advocacy, our attorneys are also mindful of the benefits of cost efficient dispute resolution and work with our clients to develop the best and most effective protection plans or defense possible.
Daily Operations
Sedgwick’s media, entertainment and sports law attorneys regularly counsel and represent clients on matters of daily business operations, including:
-
First Amendment and news gathering concerns
-
Privacy issues, including misrepresentation of photographic images
-
Security issues
-
Litigation
-
Trademark and trade dress selection and enforcement
-
Copyrights and enforcement
-
Unfair Competition defense
-
Anti-dilution statutes
-
Clearance work
-
Right of Publicity issues
Media and High-Tech Agreements, Contracts, Licenses and Releases
Our attorneys guide our clients through negotiations and help secure all of the various transactions that may arise during product development, including:
Government Policy and Regulation
Sedgwick’s’ media attorneys counsel help our clients navigate and comply with complex regulatory schemes applicable in the following areas:
-
Digital Millennium Copyright Act
-
Privacy Protection Act
-
Open government laws
-
Consumer privacy and data security
-
Copyright protection and liability
-
Internet
-
Government contracting
Sports
Sedgwick's sports attorneys counsel athletes and sports companies in the following areas:
International
Sedgwick’s associated foreign counsel assist our global clients with compliance of the local laws in foreign jurisdictions, including:
Litigation
Our direct expertise, knowledge, and training have led to a significant number of successful verdicts (including an award of over $2 million for one client). In addition to trying numerous cases to victory, our attorneys also successfully resolve disputes valued at million of dollars without the need for litigation.
Technology & Media E&O Insurance Defense
Sedgwick’s media and entertainment practice includes the defense technology and media entities insured under specialized E&O policies. We work closely with both the insured and the insurer to provide effective, economical claim resolution.
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