Media Litigation

Winston & Strawn’s media litigation attorneys have experience representing publishing companies, newspapers, broadcasting companies, reporters, and authors in a range of defamation and invasion of privacy matters. We have counseled clients on reporters’ access issues and news rack ordinances, and have assisted with pre-publication review.  Our attorneys also have litigated cases in connection with the reporter’s ability to gather information, such as the application of the Freedom of Information Act, and the protection of the reporter’s work from disclosure, such as the application of the Reporter’s Privilege. In addition, Winston & Strawn has experience litigating matters involving the related areas of rights of publicity, trademark, trade dress, and copyright protection.