Swanson, Martin Bell, LLP successfully defeated a defamation lawsuit filed by Hungarian Olympic swimmer, Katinka Hosszu, against its clients, Casey Barrett and Swimming World Magazine. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth
Partner Jeffrey S. Becker spoke at this past weekend’s CIMMcon on entertainment law. Becker and fellow entertainment attorneys addressed “What You Don’t Know Can Hurt Your Client,” covering...
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP partner Michelle M. Wahl gave back-to-back presentations last week on entertainment topics. She first spoke at DePaul University College of Law on “Breaking Into the Entertainment...
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP began as a trial firm and that spirit remains entwined in the firm’s practice of law as it celebrates 25 years of business. The firm, which spun off from Wildman, Harrold, Allen and Dixon in
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP’s Entertainment and Media Law Practice hosted its third annual music showcase last Tuesday at the House of Blues Chicago. Now called “Sound of Summer,” clients, friends and guests...
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP’s Entertainment and Media Law Practice will host its third annual music showcase on July 18, 2017 at the House of Blues Chicago. Newly branded as “Sound of Summer,” the firm welcomes
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP partner Jeffrey S. Becker was elected to the Recording Academy’s Board of Governors for the Chicago Chapter. Established in 1957, The Recording Academy is an organization of musicians,
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP partners Christopher T. Sheean and Michelle M. Wahl will speak at this week’s DRI Business Litigation Committee Seminar in Chicago. As chair of the Business Litigation Committee,...
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP partner Jeffrey S. Becker was involved in two presentations last month at the Lake FX Summit & Expo in Chicago. Becker spoke on “The Effects of Streaming on the Music Industry” and...
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP partner Michelle M. Wahl spoke in late February on trademarks at 2112 in Chicago. Wahl presented “Making Your Mark in the Music Business – Trademark 101 for Musicians.” 2112 is...