Legal Expertise

Commercial litigation with a focus on copyright, trademark, breach of contract, trade secrets, defamation and corporate governance. 

Representative Matters

• Obtained dismissal of copyright infringement action asserted against major record label and superstar recording artist after taking deposition of plaintiffs' expert musicologist in which he renounced his opinion of infringement.
• Routinely represents members of major performing rights organization in copyright infringement actions across the New York area.
• Advises clients on issues relating to copyright infringement, protection of trademarks and theft of trade secrets.
• Represented prominent author in obtaining dismissal of defamation complaint filed by public figure. 
• Represented independent film producers in obtaining dismissal of complaint filed by motion picture financier alleging breach of production agreements. 
• Successfully represented corporations in securing Internet domain names held by cybersquatters. 
• Represented independent music publisher in obtaining dismissal of complaint alleging copyright infringement. 
• Successfully represented boutique entertainment law firm in proceeding challenging a subpoena that had been served upon the firm. 
• Represented corporation in obtaining summary-judgment dismissal of nationwide class action. 
• Represented corporation and its directors in obtaining dismissal of shareholder class action complaint alleging breaches of fiduciary duties. 
• Successfully obtained asylum in the United States for pro bono client.