Based in New York, the team at Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP is well versed in the intricacies of high-profile contentious matters. The firm regularly leads litigation on behalf of major media and entertainment clients, including precedent-setting copyright claims. The practice’s expertise particularly lends itself to the corporate aspects of media litigation, such as antitrust, securities, and contractual disputes. The team saw a notable victory in December 2023, winning on all counts in an antitrust dispute that determined Google had acted anticompetitively in its distribution of apps and payments, while similar litigation against Apple remains ongoing. Gary Bornstein and Kevin Orsini are experienced partners who both regularly demonstrate their court room capabilities in high-stakes commercial media disputes. Wes Earnhardt is a further key contact in the team and represents the likes of the Walt Disney Company and Epic Games in impactful antitrust, copyright infringement, and breach of contract matters. David Korn is rising at the firm and continues to demonstrate his ability to manage putative class actions, as well as securities and commercial litigation.
Key clients
- The Walt Disney Company
- Epic Games, Inc.
- Light & Wonder, Inc.
- Meta Platforms, Inc.
- Directors of Viacom.
Work highlights
- Representing the The Walt Disney Company in an action filed by a Mexican football team alleging breach of contract claims.
- Representing Epic Games as plaintiff in antitrust actions against Google and Apple alleging they engage in anticompetitive behavior in the distribution of mobile apps and the handling of in-app payments.
- Representing Respondents in a U.S. Supreme Court appeal concerning the Copyright Act’s statute of limitations and the ability to recover damages in infringement cases.