Internet & Media Law
Operating any business in the digital age presents legal challenges that have never
existed before. For media companies, whose lifeblood is providing rich, interesting
and immersive content to an audience that is ever more demanding, these issues are
even more pressing. Strategic thinking and risk management require forecasting of
developments from law that is years behind the leading edge of media activity, statutes
designed to address a communications model over a decade out of date, and state
and federal agencies that issue overbroad and often conflicting regulations in their
struggle to stay ahead of an evolving world.
In this environment, it takes more than cleverly drafted terms of service on your
website to be protected. The attorneys of Hermes Netburn offer a wealth of experience
in both evolving media law and complex risk management to assist your organization.
Extensive representation of both traditional and electronic media outlets during
the formative period of Internet jurisprudence has given us a unique perspective
on developing issues in the law and a special ability to provide our clients with
informed legal advice and services. Whether you are planning to launch a new online
business or expand your current model, we can guide you around the pitfalls.
When conflict is unavoidable, we are prepared to serve your organization with our
strength as trial and appellate counsel. Our attorneys have successfully represented
clients in a wide array of media-related disputes, including intellectual property
enforcement, defense against claims of infringement, defamation and invasion of
privacy, protection of newsroom staff and newsgathering activity, and other complex
tort and contract litigation. And while we are always prepared to fight for the
optimal result, we recognize that the best solution may be one reached by agreement,
and will work toward the end that is best for the client.