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May 2023

Thrilled to Bits: MLRC Digital Conference A Resounding Success

George Freeman

We had about 150 attendees — about a pre-pandemic crowd — and everyone I spoke to felt it was truly engaging and worthwhile.

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Apr 2023

Long-Run Effects of Dominion v. Fox

George Freeman

The judge’s decision to dismiss any argument based on the neutral reportage privilege was a lost opportunity. It could have corrected one of the few areas where good journalism and the law diverge.

Mar 2023

A Sunshine Double: Recapping MLRC Conferences in Los Angeles and Miami

George Freeman

MRLC's executive director on the Entertainment Law and Latin American Media Law Conferences, held in March.

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Mar 2023

Celebrating Sullivan’s 59th Anniversary; MLRC White Paper’s First

George Freeman

Executive director takes a second look at MLRC's landmark White Paper "New York Times v. Sullivan: The Case for Preserving an Essential Precedent."

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Feb 2023

Ten Questions to a Media Lawyer: Dan Novack

Dan Novack

Penguin Randomhouse lawyer on resigning from his high school paper, penning a blistering reply to a legal threat issued by Michael Avenatti, advice for those looking to break into media law and more.

Jan 2023

Spring Conference Preview

George Freeman

In-person events take center stage as Covid risks ebb.

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Dec 2022

Happy Holidays from the Executive Director

MLRC Executive Director symbolic offerings to 2022's newsmakers.

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Nov 2022

MLRC Annual Dinner 2022 Celebrates Families in Law and Media

Three families – the Abrams, Glassers and Ibarguens – discussed how law and journalism runs deep through their generations.

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Nov 2022

Ten Questions to a Media Lawyer: William Akel

William Akel

New Zealand lawyer on his start in the business, memorable cases, Auckland must sees and more.

Nov 2022

DCS Annual Meeting 2022

Reports on last year's accomplishments and upcoming plans of MLRC's Defense Counsel Section Committees.

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