Defamation & First Amendment
GRSM defends names, brands, and reputations in defamation and First Amendment matters. We provide counsel and litigation services on First Amendment issues nationwide, engaging in the battle—often online—between freedom of speech and protection from reputational attack.
- Defamation Actions – Representing individuals and businesses accused of defamation, as well as pursuing business claims against those who publish false and damaging statements, from demand through trial and appeal.
- First Amendment & Free Speech Litigation – Providing pre-publication reviews and litigating complex issues involving freedom of expression, media rights, AI-generated speech, and reputational harm.
- Employment-Related Cases – Advising employers in disputes involving workplace defamation, post-termination statements, social media allegations, internal investigations, whistleblower claims, and public disclosures.
- Online Reputation & Crisis Management – Partnering with digital forensics and crisis response teams to mitigate reputational damage and manage high-stakes public narratives.
- Brand & Content Protection – Enforcing rights against false advertising, unfair competition, and misuse of intellectual property across digital platforms.
- Privacy, Publicity & NIL Enforcement – Handling disputes and compliance involving privacy violations, misappropriation of likeness, and name/image/likeness (NIL) rights.