Media, Communications and Internet

Litigation

We attempt whenever feasible to resolve communications disputes through non-litigation means, such as cease-and-desist correspondence, third-party intervention, and voluntary compliance procedures.

Where full litigation in court is necessary, we vigorously litigate in order to vindicate our clients' communication rights. We frequently appear in court in emergency and injunctive relief proceedings. We regularly file and prosecute temporary restraining orders and preliminary injunction matters in intellectual property and false advertising cases. We also frequently litigate, often on short notice, media access issues.

Thompson Coburn LLP does not believe in a "one size fits all" method of handling media and communications cases. We have employed many innovative techniques, including counterclaims, early summary judgment motions, and use of collateral proceedings, to avoid the costs and delays of uncontrolled litigation.