CMS's practice acts integrated into the international media team and is led by contract lawyer Martin Gerecke and press lawyer Michael Fricke. The team advises large publishers, broadcasters, press houses and companies on freedom of speech and copyright issues, whereas both the reporting as well as affected parties are represented. Among the key strengths are the advice on crisis communication as well as the representation in litigation, including proceedings pertaining to copyright and reputation management. The contentious expertise encompasses disputes over critical political and economic reporting. The team is also increasingly active in digital content pertaining to personal rights violations, thanks to Gerecke's experience in the social media segment.
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