Media & Entertainment: Litigation
USA Guide 2024 : California
Band 4
Contact number
+1 415 675 3400Chambers Review
BCLP is eminently capable in First Amendment litigation. The group frequently acts for news media companies in access claims and libel lawsuits.
Work Highlights
- BCLP represents the Courthouse News Service (CNS) on a range of matters, most noticeably before the Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit, on a right of access matter.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They have excellent lawyers that know how to collaborate, how to work within a team, are reasonable and a real pleasure to work with."
"They are very well versed in this legal area."
"They have excellent lawyers that know how to collaborate, how to work within a team, are reasonable and a real pleasure to work with."
"They are very well versed in this legal area."
Notable Practitioners
Rachel Matteo-Boehm frequently represents news organizations in lawsuits around the country. She is particularly adept in First Amendment litigation including acting on behalf of news organizations seeking access to government records.
"She is at the cutting edge of IP-related issues."
Roger Myers is a go-to lawyer for news organizations. He offers expertise in defamation and Freedom of Information disputes.
"Roger is very knowledgeable and has a good sense of our business model."
"Roger is a good negotiator, his experience makes us feel very comfortable and he knows the law very well."
"Roger is a superb media lawyer."
Ranked Lawyers at
Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP
California