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The firm has provided legal services for high profile athletes, entertainers, artists, and music industry executives, including Quinton “Rampage” Jackson (former UFC light-heavyweight champion and coach on The Ultimate Fighter television show), Amanda Williams (award winning visual artist), AMB Music Group (entertainment consultants), the Gala Company (events marketing company and producer of the Miss California Latina pageant) and others. The following is a representative list of services:
- Representing professional athletes and entertainers in breach of contract and defamation lawsuits
- Drafting and negotiating endorsement and sponsorships agreements
- Drafting and negotiating talent and management contracts
- Advising artists and studios regarding recording and performance contracts
- Protecting privacy and publicity rights
The firm’s principal goal in litigation matters is to aggressively protect clients’ interests and successfully navigate legal issues. Keith E. Horton has represented companies and business owners in disputes before federal and state courts in Illinois. He has also represented clients on particular occasions (pro hac vice) in lawsuits pending before state courts in New York and California involving a variety of claims, including:
- Breach of Contract and related claims
- Products Liability causes of action (negligence, res ipsa loquitur, and strict liability in tort)
- Defamation (trade disparagement, libel, and slander)
- Privacy (invasion of privacy, unauthorized commercial use of name)
Additionally, Keith E. Horton has defended and prosecuted administrative law matters before federal agencies and local courts, including: the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD), the City of Chicago Department of Administrative Hearings, the City of Des Plaines Division of Administrative Hearings, and the Sauk Village Liquor Control Commission.
The firm also serves as outside counsel for corporate clients in transactional matters, including contract drafting and negotiations.
- Non-disclosure agreements (NDAs)
- Distribution agreements
- Settlement agreements
Arbitrations, mediations and negotiations are recognized as alternative forms of dispute resolution. Understanding that lawsuits are generally expensive, time consuming and public, the firm’s ADR practice assists clients in resolving disputes without going to court. In addition to serving as an advocate in mediation proceedings, Keith E. Horton’s qualifications include Mediation Skills Training at Northwestern University and participation in the American Arbitration Association A. Leon Higginbotham, Jr. Fellowship Program.
- Business, consumer, family, and sports disputes
- Bankruptcy and debt negotiations
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