Steve Mandell successfully argued in Will County Circuit Court that Judge David Carlson should quash subpoenas issued by lawyers for convicted wife-killer, Drew Peterson, to cable news channel, NewsNation, and WGN TV. Peterson’s lawyer issued subpoenas to both media outlets seeking “outtakes” of the interviews that NewNation’s Ashleigh Banfield and WGN investigative reporter, Ben Bradley, • Read More »
Following a ruling made in the trial against the “ComEd 4” that the court would not allow the media to have access to audio recordings admitted as evidence of corruption by Michael Madigan, Steve Mandell and Brian Saucier petitioned to intervene in the case on behalf of WBEZ Chicago, the Sun-Times, and the Chicago Tribune. • Read More »
Provided by Chambers Founding partner Steven Mandell has a wealth of experience in the media and entertainment industry, which includes representing clients in IP and First Amendment disputes. Strengths “Steve is very good at negotiation.” “He is a knowledgeable and skilled litigator. He understands the legal and operational challenges of newsrooms and is well versed in media legal issues. • Read More »
Steven Mandell and Brian Saucier argued that the court file should be opened “to allow for appropriate public review and scrutiny.” They noted that Hastings said he wanted to protect his family’s privacy, even as his reelection campaign issued an ad featuring a photo of the senator with his children, describing him as a “single • Read More »
