Mark Bailen focuses his practice on publishing and First Amendment matters, including libel, privacy, copyrights and trademarks, while also performing complex commercial litigation and international litigation. As media and technology have evolved, Mark has transitioned from representing traditional media outlets to also representing clients in the growing fields of the internet and digital media. He represents websites, bloggers and others who publish and disseminate news, information, opinions and ideas. He represented clients who were among the first to invoke the District of Columbia anti-SLAPP law in 2011 and the modified New York anti-SLAPP law in 2020.
His involvement with all mediums of publication leaves Mark with a full understanding of the rights and obligations of content publishers. He advises clients on the potential legal issues related to their content and is proactive in developing the appropriate solutions to protect clients in their publishing and information management endeavors.
Mark also litigates complex commercial disputes in federal and state courts across the country and internationally.