Ballard Spahr LLP
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Ballard Spahr LLP, led by Washington DC-based Chad Bowman, specializes in First Amendment issues and media law. Clients praise the firm for being ‘extremely responsive, competent, and efficient’ when handling libel, privacy and IP claims. Bowman focuses his practice on advising new and legacy media organizations on publication risk, alongside representing clients in state and federal court in defamation and First Amendment cases. Seth Berlin represents clients in defamation, privacy, and copyright matters, both in federal and appeals courts. Philadelphia-based Michael Berry brings experience to the team, representing clients in First Amendment cases, defamation disputes, and right of the press issues.
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- They provide very practical and quick guidance on media issues.
Key clients
- The Associated Press
- Dow Jones & Company
Work highlights
Represented The Associated Press in challenging the Trump Administration’s decision to ban The AP from the White House press pool and exclude AP reporters from select events.