This firm focuses its practice in the areas of media and entertainment law and First Amendment issues. Jean Maneke, the principal member, has been practicing in this area for more than 25 years.
The Maneke Law Group has experience in drafting and litigating publishing contacts for authors and publishers, vetting manuscripts, preparing copyright and trademark applications, drafting contracts related to advertising matters, photographers, recording artists and other creative artists, defending the media in the areas of privacy and libel in connection with newspapers and broadcasters, bringing Sunshine Law actions and advising in regard to general business matters.
In addition to representation of its clients in both federal and state court at all levels in media litigation, the firm frequently appears in appellate courts on cases of significance to the industry to speak as an amicus on behalf of the Missouri Press Association and other corporate entities.
