Reputation Management and Defamation
Reputation Management and Defamation overview
Our litigators bring deep experience, on both offense and defense, in addressing challenges that reputational risk matters present, delivering practical, coordinated and effective solutions for our clients.
Our offering
We represent leading companies, nonprofit organizations, and individuals in prosecuting and defending defamation matters, and protecting brands and reputations.
These matters frequently span jurisdictions and regulatory regimes, and may involve both civil and criminal exposure. In every instance, we guide clients through the complex legal, strategic and reputational challenges these disputes present.
Complex and consequential matters
Our select public matters include:
Westwood College v. Estes
Successfully represented Westwood College in class action and successfully pursued plaintiffs' firm for making defamatory statements about our client.
Costco Wholesale Corp. v. Victor's Canvassing, et al.
Obtained landmark declaratory and injunctive relief for Costco against paid petitioners asserting First Amendment challenges to property-use rules.
The Solomon Foundation v. CFR
Successfully litigated on behalf of The Solomon Foundation after a competitor made defamatory comments to customers and stakeholders.
Mai v. Elsaden (federal court)
Obtained dismissal of complaint alleging that client defamed the plaintiff.
