Lexington Digital Rights Management Lawyers
In today's business environment, where the Internet and other new media are converging with television, radio and other traditional forms of media, it is essential for companies to understand how their business may be impacted by their own use of media as well as the use of those media by customers and others. With a vibrant Internet and media law practice, clients can rely on the attorneys of McBrayer, McGinnis, Leslie & Kirkland, PLLC, to protect their interests.
Internet Defamation and Free Speech
The line between protected speech and Internet defamation is sometimes hard to find. Our legal team understands how to use emerging Internet law to the advantage of clients whose businesses are threatened by online libel, trade libel or defamation. Our main objective in these cases is to have the defamatory material removed from the website on which it appears. In appropriate situations, we may also pursue civil litigation to recover damages.
Employer/Employee Relations and the Internet
The Internet, especially social media sites, is increasingly being used by employers to conduct background checks of prospective employees. Similarly, many companies use online recruiting tools to solicit applications. There are detailed requirements for formulating job postings as well as rules governing the way an employer can and cannot use information gathered online concerning an applicant. We are well-versed in this complex area, and will advise you accordingly.
Intellectual Property: Trademarks and Internet Copyright
Copyrighted content can be easily misappropriated and posted on the websites of other individuals or companies. We represent businesses, individuals and Internet Service Providers (ISPs) in copyright cases, including those involving the Digital Millennium Copyright Act. Our attorneys also handle trademark infringement issues, including cybersquatting and the unfair use of our clients' trademarks in the online materials of others.
Using Online and Traditional Media to Further Business Goals
Our Kentucky legal team counsels and advises businesses on proper uses of television, radio and online advertising, as well as the potential pitfalls associated with each. Similarly, we are well-positioned to advise clients on the use of online media to formulate a successful public relations campaign.
Take the First Step to Success
To discuss Internet and media law, and how best to approach it from the standpoint of your business, call the experienced legal team at McBrayer, McGinnis, Leslie & Kirkland, PLLC. Call 866-218-5040 or contact the firm online. With offices in Lexington, Louisville, Frankfort and Greenup, we serve clients throughout Kentucky and the United States.
