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Media law is a wide-ranging field of law that deals with TV, radio, and the printed word. Most media law cases deal with slander and libel cases: Whether someone can say or write something, and whether someone has been hurt by those comments. Other aspects of media law deal with copyright and trademark issues regarding companies and individuals. If you need the help of a communication and media law attorney, contact us today.
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Libel, or writing false statements about a person or company, is grounds for a lawsuit. In order to sue someone for libel, the false statement must be printed to more than one person, and it must have been made with fault. The amount of fault that must be proven depends on who the plaintiff is. Slander is the spoken form of libel and pertains primarily to television and radio. And the same level of proof must also be met to win a case.
The standard for libel and slander is usually higher for public officials.
A qualified media lawyer can help you successfully file a libel or slander lawsuit, or help defend you against one.
Media law attorneys also specialize in the rules and regulations used by the FCC to govern radio and TV broadcasts. Media lawyers are also able to work on cases regarding copyright and trademark infringement. Breaking one of the FCC’s rules, or illegally using someone’s material can cost thousands or millions of dollars if a case goes to court. But an experienced media attorney can help argue against imposing harsh fines and damages.
Media Law Hot Topics:
- Libel
- Slander
- Misrepresentation
- Copyright infringement
- Trademark infringement
- Federal Communications Commission
- First Amendment
Contact a Media Law Attorney now to receive a professional consultation.
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