Press
Legally on the safe side – a basic cornerstone for a free press
Personal rights, authors’ fees, price fixing and advertising agents – newspaper and magazine publishers have many points of contact with the law. Only those who know their rights and obligations can publish in a legally compliant manner. This is a basic requirement if you want to be and have an influential voice as a free press or specialist publication in a particular industry!
We provide comprehensive support to editorial boards and publishing houses: from drafting contracts with permanent editors, freelancers and photographers to pricing at newsstands, subscriptions and special promotions, to reviewing texts prior to publication and defending freedom of the press in and out of court in disputes concerning freedom of expression. Our high degree of specialisation and many years of experience put you on the safe side legally.
Our services
- Drafting contracts with journalists, photographers, illustrators, etc.
- Advising on the distribution of press products
- Advising on and enforcing rights in the area of secondary marketing of newspaper content
- Asserting claims for information and disclosure against authorities
- Reviewing texts, podcasts and film contributions prior to publication
- Support for investigative journalism projects from research and publication to defence in court
- Representation in court to defend press and media contributions in disputes concerning freedom of expression.
- Test cases before the highest courts to clarify important legal issues in the field of press and copyright law
