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Entertainment Litigation

Entertainment Litigation

Entertainment litigation covers a number of different overlapping areas of the law. The firm brings its broad based business litigation background to bear on the specific issues that arise in the entertainment field, including breach of contract, labor and guild disputes, royalty claims, and other issues.

Entertainment disputes also often involve tort claims, such as privacy, libel, and slander. Such claims frequently raise First Amendment issues, and the firm has extensive experience at both the trial and appellate levels with California’s Anti-SLAPP statute, which is designed to weed out non-meritorious claims implicating the First Amendment at an early stage.

The firm has represented all types of clients in the industry, including studios, small production companies, and talent.

Representative Results

  • Secured a complete dismissal for one client, the CEO of a video distribution company, and a low five-figure settlement for another client, the distribution company itself, after they were both sued for breach of contract and fraud relating to distribution of DVDs and videotapes. The plaintiff had originally sought compensatory damages in excess of $7 million.
  • Obtained a favorable settlement for the director and writer of a motion picture after he was sued for defamation because of alleged defamatory portrayals of actual people in the motion picture
I was in the middle of a complex habitability lawsuit and my original attorney was flailing. Stephen Raucher was recommended highly. We hired Stephen and he was able to make the case settle. Not too long after that case, we had a water damage issue at an apartment causing $70,000 in repair. The insurance company denied the claim and within 2 weeks of bringing Stephen into the matter, they agreed to cover all the damage. He is awesome!!"

I was in the middle of a complex habitability lawsuit and my original attorney was flailing. Stephen Raucher was recommended highly. We hired Stephen and he was able to make the case settle. Not too long after that case, we had a water damage issue at an apartment causing $70,000 in repair. The insurance company denied the claim and within 2 weeks of bringing Stephen into the matter, they agreed to cover all the damage. He is awesome!!"

John Ward, CEO of Turnstone Capital, private real estate investment firm

Steve is a relentless attorney who has proven himself to be very skilled many times over. He has a perfect record with our company, and always makes himself available for legal counsel. He has an excellent ability to build rapport, not only with us as his client, but judges, and even opposing counsel. His wisdom and knowledge are an indispensable part of any business. Steve is truly amazing, and we are very glad to have him on our side.

Steve is a relentless attorney who has proven himself to be very skilled many times over. He has a perfect record with our company, and always makes himself available for legal counsel. He has an excellent ability to build rapport, not only with us as his client, but judges, and even opposing counsel. His wisdom and knowledge are an indispensable part of any business. Steve is truly amazing, and we are very glad to have him on our side.

- Real estate investor

I served as trustee of a substantial trust which became embroiled in a messy lawsuit. I called upon Tim to take the case and he did a phenomenal job in court, winning the case. I was particularly impressed with Tim’s perspective and candor throughout the process.”

I served as trustee of a substantial trust which became embroiled in a messy lawsuit. I called upon Tim to take the case and he did a phenomenal job in court, winning the case. I was particularly impressed with Tim’s perspective and candor throughout the process.”

Bill Sloan, Banking Executive

Tim truly stands out from most lawyers I've worked with. He provides 'large firm services' with the personal feel and prices of a boutique firm. Not only does he bring extensive legal knowledge to the table, but he is extremely business savvy."

Tim truly stands out from most lawyers I've worked with. He provides 'large firm services' with the personal feel and prices of a boutique firm. Not only does he bring extensive legal knowledge to the table, but he is extremely business savvy."

Aliza Guren, CEO of Karney Properties

Tim is a masterful business litigator who has achieved impressive results for my company. His uniquely deep understanding of the legal system always keeps him a step ahead of opposing counsel."

Tim is a masterful business litigator who has achieved impressive results for my company. His uniquely deep understanding of the legal system always keeps him a step ahead of opposing counsel."

Robert Amberg, General Counsel for Retirement Housing Foundation (RHF)

Steve Raucher has guided me through an extremely complex and emotionally charged twelve year litigation marathon. Steve remains the same unflappable, quietly confident, and more than capable litigator now as when we first met. Reuben, Raucher & Blum has more than earned my other matters as well."

Steve Raucher has guided me through an extremely complex and emotionally charged twelve year litigation marathon. Steve remains the same unflappable, quietly confident, and more than capable litigator now as when we first met. Reuben, Raucher & Blum has more than earned my other matters as well."

Darryl Wong, President of real estate management company

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