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Charles D. Tobin is a litigator, former journalist, and the Practice Leader of Ballard Spahr’s Media and Entertainment Law Group. He defends the media in libel and privacy lawsuits in state and federal trial and appellate courts throughout the country. He conducts prepublication content review and advises clients on subpoenas, access and privilege issues, Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests, copyright matters, and First Amendment rights.

Chuck also represents businesses in matters involving unfair competition, disparagement, and false advertising. He helps digital media clients respond to takedown requests, develop terms of use and privacy policies, and fend off subpoenas seeking the identities of anonymous posters. In addition, he advises media clients on the developing laws regulating drone use.


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Charles D. Tobin

Partner
Ballard Spahr
Washington, DC

Practice Area: Litigation; Media Law

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WHAT CLIENTS SAY

"Chuck thinks ahead, an essential skill in my line of work. His knowledge of the industry is impressive and his outstanding work helps me sleep at night."

MY CLIENT PHILOSOPHY

"Lawyers for the media must be responsive to the 24/7 needs of their newsroom clients. We also must believe – heart and soul – in the vital First Amendment work of the journalists we serve. I bring an energetic, focused, can-do approach to our news media clients every day, all day. And, as leader of Ballard Spahr’s Media & Entertainment Law Group, I instill that attentive devotion in all of my colleagues."

– Charles D. Tobin

ALL-STAR BIOGRAPHY

Charles D. Tobin is a litigator, former journalist, and the Practice Leader of Ballard Spahr’s Media and Entertainment Law Group. He defends the media in libel and privacy lawsuits in state and federal trial and appellate courts throughout the country. He conducts prepublication content review and advises clients on subpoenas, access and privilege issues, Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests, copyright matters, and First Amendment rights.

Chuck also represents businesses in matters involving unfair competition, disparagement, and false advertising. He helps digital media clients respond to takedown requests, develop terms of use and privacy policies, and fend off subpoenas seeking the identities of anonymous posters. In addition, he advises media clients on the developing laws regulating drone use.

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+1-202-661-2218

Charles D. Tobin

Partner
Ballard Spahr
Washington, DC

Practice Area: Litigation; Media Law

M&A All-Star

ALL-STAR BIOGRAPHY

Charles D. Tobin is a litigator, former journalist, and the Practice Leader of Ballard Spahr’s Media and Entertainment Law Group. He defends the media in libel and privacy lawsuits in state and federal trial and appellate courts throughout the country. He conducts prepublication content review and advises clients on subpoenas, access and privilege issues, Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests, copyright matters, and First Amendment rights.

Chuck also represents businesses in matters involving unfair competition, disparagement, and false advertising. He helps digital media clients respond to takedown requests, develop terms of use and privacy policies, and fend off subpoenas seeking the identities of anonymous posters. In addition, he advises media clients on the developing laws regulating drone use.

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