Benjamin S. Akley

Partner

bakley@pryorcashman.com

News

July 20, 2026 Recognition

Billboard Names Nine Pryor Cashman Attorneys to 2026 Top Music Lawyers List

Billboard

July 13, 2026 Recognition

Akley and Vidal Selected as a 2026 Leaders of Influence: Litigators and Trial Attorneys by Los Angeles Business Journal

Los Angeles Business Journal

April 03, 2026 News

Pryor Cashman Continues to Support Creative Community in AI Copyright Case

February 20, 2026 Recognition

Lawdragon Names 18 Pryor Cashman Partners to 2026 500 Leading Global Entertainment, Sports & Media Lawyers List

Lawdragon

July 10, 2025 News

Pryor Cashman Secures Full Defense Win in Copyright Infringement Case Involving Karol G, Tiësto, and Major Music Publishers

March 10, 2025 Recognition

Lawdragon Names 14 Pryor Cashman Attorneys to 2025 500 Leading Global Entertainment, Sports & Media Lawyers List

Lawdragon

October 28, 2024 Recognition

Super Lawyers Names 93 Pryor Cashman Attorneys to 2024 New York Metro List

Super Lawyers

August 22, 2024 News

Pryor Cashman Secures Repeat Win for Ricky Martin in Infringement Suit

August 15, 2024 Recognition

The Best Lawyers in America 2025 Spotlights 54 Pryor Cashman Attorneys

The Best Lawyers in America

August 14, 2024 News

Pryor Cashman Supports Creative Community in AI Copyright Case

March 02, 2023 News

February 10, 2023 News

Pryor Cashman Client Sterling Organization Sets COVID-Related Precedent in California Rent Dispute

August 17, 2022 News

Pryor Cashman Files SCOTUS Amicus Brief for Music Industry Clients in Warhol IP Case

January 03, 2022 News

Pryor Cashman Elects Six New Partners and Promotes Eleven to Counsel

August 25, 2020 News

Judge Dismisses Infringement Case, A Win for Sony and Ricky Martin

January 08, 2020 News

Pryor Cashman Elects Five New Partners and Elevates Six to Counsel

February 23, 2018 News

Pryor Cashman Clients’ Victory Over Paramount Pictures Affirmed By NY Court of Appeals

November 03, 2016 News

Pryor Cashman Secures Dismissal of Infringement Suit Brought Against Ricky Martin

September 13, 2016 News

Pryor Cashman Scores Appellate Copyright Victory for Sony

September 12, 2016 News

Pryor Cashman Secures Major IP Wins for Music Clients

July 22, 2016 News

Pryor Cashman Clients Defeat Paramount Pictures in Matter of First Impression

October 24, 2014 News

Pryor Cashman Victories For Client EMI Dismissing Claims by Duke Ellington's Heirs Are Affirmed By NY Court of Appeals

August 26, 2014 News

Pryor Cashman Secures Dismissal Of Copyright and Trademark Infringement Claims Against Linda Lovelace Biopic

February 03, 2014 News

Pryor Cashman Wins Appeal as Second Circuit Affirms Grant of Summary Judgment Dismissing Copyright Infringement Case Relating to "The Expendables"

October 21, 2013 News

Pryor Cashman Wins Appeal Affirming Dismissal of Claims Brought by Toys "R" Us Against 44-45 Broadway, LLC

June 27, 2013 News

Pryor Cashman Wins Appeal Affirming Dismissal of Claims Brought by Duke Ellington's Heirs Against EMI Mills Music, Inc.

January 07, 2013 News

Pryor Cashman Wins Dismissal of Lease Claims Brought by Toys "R" Us Against Commercial Landlord

December 28, 2012 News

Pryor Cashman Wins Summary Judgment for Sylvester Stallone, Lions Gate and Nu Image/Millennium Films in "The Expendables" Copyright Infringement Case

March 27, 2012 News

Pryor Cashman Wins Dismissal of Fraud Claims Against Hanover Community Bank

November 08, 2011 News

Pryor Cashman Wins Dismissal of Lawsuit Against Starbucks Coffee Company

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Benjamin S. Akley

Partner

News

Greenberg Named a 2026 New Leader by Variety

Nasdaq’s $5 Million Market Value of Listed Securities Requirement for Continued Listing Previously Approved by SEC Now Stayed Pending SEC Review

Lieberman Discusses DIP Financing Trends and the Issues Reshaping Chapter 11

Pryor Cashman Client JAMS Signs Lease at Rudin’s 3 Times Square

Billboard Names Nine Pryor Cashman Attorneys to 2026 Top Music Lawyers List

Pryor Cashman Earns Top Rankings in Chambers 2026 High Net Worth Guide

Rose Discusses Strategic AI Investment, Responsible Adoption, and Client Value in Law Firm Operations

DHS Ends "Duration of Status" for F, J, and I Visa Holders: What Employers and Foreign Nationals Need to Know Before September 15, 2026

Akley and Vidal Selected as a 2026 Leaders of Influence: Litigators and Trial Attorneys by Los Angeles Business Journal

End of Visa Processing in Some African Countries