Mandell Menkes Defeats Bomb Bystanders’ Claims
Mandell Menkes successfully defended Discovery Communications, LLC’s Investigation Discovery Network in connection with a lawsuit arising from the “Wicked Attraction” docudrama series. The series...
View ArticleMandell Menkes helps Milwaukee Journal Sentinel force turnover of records...
Mandell Menkes lawyers represented the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel in successfully intervening in a Wisconsin John Doe proceeding and compelling the return of secret emails and other records collected...
View ArticleNewspaper Wins Records Battle For Emails Seized in John Doe Investigation
The Milwaukee County District Attorney seized “secret” e-mails exchanged among County employees as well as the electronic equipment they used to keep those communications under the radar. Read More
View ArticleIllinois State Court Strikes Sex Tape Lawsuit Under California Anti-SLAPP...
Former Movie Star Could Not Prove Ebony Magazine Acted With Actual Malice Read More
View ArticleLibel and Privacy Claims Over News Coverage of Sexual Harassment Complaint...
Innocent Construction and Fair Report Privilege Protect Media Read More
View ArticleMandell Menkes Wins Defamation Jury Trial On Behalf of Media
Mandell Menkes recently achieved a directed verdict on behalf of its clients – a local television station and a news reporter – in a jury trial in Cuyahoga County (Cleveland), Ohio. The plaintiff in...
View ArticleMilwaukee County Circuit Court Judge Recuses Himself From Defamation Case
Mandell Menkes filed a motion to dismiss the defamation claim filed by former North Shore firefighter Aaron Marjala against Fox News and the “Kelly’s Court” segment host and panelist. In its motion...
View ArticleSteve Mandell speaks on recent developments in copyright law
Steve Mandell was a Panelist at the Professional Risk Symposium held in Atlanta, Georgia on April 28, 2015. The panel addressed recent developments in copyright law and, in particular, developments in...
View ArticleSteve Mandell was quoted in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel’s article...
Steve Mandell was quoted in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel’s article regarding charged gambling guru, Adam Meyer’s request that certain federal court pleadings be sealed. Link to article
View ArticleDefamation Complaint Filed By Ironman Collecting Duty Disability Benefits...
Milwaukee County Circuit Court judge Jeffrey Conen granted Mandell Menkes’ motion to dismiss a defamation claim filed by ex-firefighter and Ironman triathlete Aaron Marjala against Fox News and the...
View ArticleMandell Menkes Defends Supermarket Chain Against Michael Jordan’s Claim For...
Michael Jordan claims he is entitled to millions for use of his name and jersey number in a congratulatory advertisement included within a commemorative magazine issue. In opening statements, Mandell...
View ArticleSteven Mandell and Natalie Harris Speak At The ABA Forum On Communications...
The American Bar Association (ABA) Forum on Communications Law holds an annual three day conference each year focusing on new developments and hot topics in the field of media law. This year Steve...
View ArticleMandell Menkes Wins Appeal Affirming Verdict In Favor Of Television Station...
In November 2014, Mandell Menkes won a directed verdict on behalf of its clients – a local television station and a news reporter – in a jury trial in Cuyahoga County (Cleveland), Ohio. The plaintiff...
View ArticleCourt Dismisses Defamation Claim Arising From TV News Report On Metropolitan...
Mandell Menkes won dismissal of a defamation, invasion of privacy and emotional distress complaint that Frank Gardner filed against the Fox 32 Chicago television station and it’s investigative...
View ArticleMandell Menkes Lawyers Coordinate 2016 ABA Journal Media, Privacy, Defamation...
Mandell Menkes lawyers Steven Mandell and Steven Baron served as the editors for the American Bar Association’s Tort Trial & Insurance Practice Section (TTIPS) Law Journal Winter 2016 article...
View ArticleMandell Menkes Wins Summary Judgment On Contract Claim For Precision Parts...
Mandell Menkes obtained summary judgment on a breach of contract claim for a supplier of precision machined components. Mandell Menkes client Princeton Industrial Products Inc. supplied parts to a...
View ArticleMandell Menkes Successfully Represents a Coalition of Media Organizations in...
Mandell Menkes recently represented a coalition of television companies, newspaper companies, and media industry organizations contesting a proposed gag order in a Wisconsin criminal matter. The State...
View ArticleMandell Menkes Celebrates First Annual Women’s Networking Event
Mandell Menkes lawyers Rebecca Edwards, Natalie Harris, Anne Jordan, Cristina Salvato and Danielle Twait hosted a relaxing evening of good food, drinks, conversation and connections for professional...
View ArticleMandell Menkes Client Wins Seventh Circuit Decision on Access to Grand Jury...
In a victory for access to court records, firm client Elliot Carlson, an award-winning naval historian, recently prevailed in the Seventh Circuit in a lawsuit seeking grand jury transcripts. Mr....
View ArticleMandell Menkes Helps Client Win Crucial Decision Before Medical Association...
When a doctor came to Mandell Menkes for assistance, he was facing an uphill battle. The doctor was in the midst of a disciplinary proceeding before the professional organization of which he was a...
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