Tim Carter

Tim has litigated on behalf of major media, gaming, entertainment, technology, and consumer goods clients in state and federal courts across the country, including cases involving free speech issues. He has successfully drafted and argued dispositive motions in state and federal court and has represented clients before the National Advertising Division (NAD). He has also assisted companies under investigation by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and defended clients facing claims under the Lanham Act, the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA), the Wiretap Act, the California Invasion of Privacy Act (CIPA), the Consumer Legal Remedies Act (CLRA), and other consumer class-action matters. This experience informs Tim's advice to clients on mitigating litigation risk and his guidance on state, federal, and local laws governing the dissemination of expressive and commercial content.

In his counseling practice, Tim advises clients on IP and advertising matters, including trademark, copyright, right of publicity, misappropriation, claim substantiation, right of privacy, endorsements and testimonials, false advertising, and FTC rules and guidelines, including the Green Guides. He has particular experience advising clients on right of publicity and misappropriation issues in connection with artificial intelligence (AI) and other emerging technologies. He works closely with content creators in a variety of different mediums on production-related legal matters, including content review and clearance for films, television shows, and commercials. He also counsels advertisers, advertising agencies, and production companies with respect to labor and union production issues under collective bargaining agreements, including the SAG-AFTRA Commercials Contract.