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Publishing & Media Law

Des Moines Publishing & Media Law Attorneys

Historically, media law could be divided into two major categories:  telecommunications and print media (magazines, newspapers, etc).  However, with the emergence of the internet and advanced digital technology, the laws that regulate the publishing and media industry have become increasing complex. 

The publishing and media law attorneys at Smith, Schneider, Stiles & Serangeli, P.C., keep pace with technology and the laws that govern the publishing and media industry.  Our attorneys thrive at helping our clients understand rules and regulations in today’s publishing world that is increasingly dominated by advanced technology and e-commerce.  Our services include:

  • Advising and counseling magazine publishers, newspapers, consumer publication companies, e-commerce and internet-oriented businesses on all facets of the publishing business.
  • Assisting clients in buying and selling of publishing and e-commerce businesses.
  • Auditing websites of our publishing and e-commerce clients to ensure the contents of their websites comply with federal and state laws on copyright and trademarks, including the Digital Millenium Copyright Act (DMCA) and the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).
  • We defend publishing and e-commerce clients in defamation or libel suits and our clients’ freedom of expression under the First Amendment.

We invite you to contact our office today.

Smith, Schneider, Stiles & Serangeli, P.C.
The Equitable Building
604 Locust Street
Suite 1000
Des Moines, IA 50309

Phone: (515) 245-6789
Fax: (515) 244-1328


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